Fall River, MA population by race
The table below shows Fall River's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 69,366 | 74.08% |
Black or African American | 6,030 | 6.44% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 151 | 0.16% |
Asian | 2,490 | 2.66% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.09% |
Some other race | 5,659 | 6.04% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,862 | 10.53% |
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Fall River 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; Fall River has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fall River's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fall River population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 74.08% are white, 6.44% are Black or African American, 0.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.66% are Asian, 0.09% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.04% are some other race and 10.53% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Fall River, MA population by race.
The largest racial group in Fall River is White with a population of 69,366 (74.08% of the total population).
Fall River 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fall River is White with a population of 69,366 (74.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,862 (10.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fall River, MA
By ethnicity, 11,539 (12.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 82,099 (87.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fall River, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 66,059 (80.46% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Fall River, MA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fall River's Non-Hispanic population.
Fall River 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 | 66,059 | 80.46% |
Black or African American alone | 5,167 | 6.29% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 141 | 0.17% |
Asian alone | 2,372 | 2.89% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 1,255 | 1.53% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,105 | 8.65% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fall River, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 7,019 (60.83% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Fall River, MA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fall River's Hispanic population.
Fall River Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 563 | 4.88% |
Puerto Rican | 7,019 | 60.83% |
Cuban | 62 | 0.54% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,895 | 33.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fall River, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.32% of Fall River population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fall River, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 7,019 (60.83% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fall River, MA have?
Fall River, MA has 6,030 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.44% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fall River is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fall River, MA?
With 87.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fall River.
That being said, with a 6.44% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fall River.
What is the majority race in Fall River, MA?
With a population of 69,366 (74.08% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fall River.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fall River, with 6.44% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates