Central Falls, RI population by race
The table below shows Central Falls's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,170 | 32.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,793 | 8.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 136 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 9,071 | 40.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,145 | 18.54% |
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Central Falls population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Central Falls has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Central Falls's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Central Falls population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 32.07% are white, 8.02% are Black or African American, 0.61% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.20% are Asian, 40.57% are some other race and 18.54% are multiracial.
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Central Falls, RI population by race.
The largest racial group in Central Falls is Some other race with a population of 9,071 (40.57% of the total population).
Central Falls 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Central Falls is Some other race with a population of 9,071 (40.57% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,145 (18.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Central Falls, RI
By ethnicity, 15,447 (69.09% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,912 (30.91% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Central Falls, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,226 (61.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Central Falls, RI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Central Falls's Non-Hispanic population.
Central Falls Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,226 | 61.14% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,540 | 22.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 21 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 44 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 419 | 6.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 662 | 9.58% |
Among the Hispanic population in Central Falls, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 10,303 (66.70% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Central Falls, RI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Central Falls's Hispanic population.
Central Falls Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,418 | 9.18% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,716 | 24.06% |
| Cuban | 10 | 0.06% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 10,303 | 66.70% |
Things to know
What percentage of Central Falls, RI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 69.09% of Central Falls population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Central Falls, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 10,303 (66.70% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Central Falls, RI have?
Central Falls, RI has 1,793 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.02% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Central Falls is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Central Falls, RI?
With 69.09% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Central Falls.
That being said, with a 32.07% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Central Falls.
What is the majority race in Central Falls, RI?
With a population of 9,071 (40.57% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Central Falls.
Whites are second largest race in Central Falls, with 32.07% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
