City safety & data profile

Central FallsRI

Central Falls, RI is a 19K-resident city in Providence County with a median household income of $49,285.

Providence County, Rhode Island. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Central Falls, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Central Falls has a population larger than 42% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $352,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 58%
By size
$49,285
Median income
$352,100
Median home
24.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Central Falls

Central Falls posts a median household income higher than 8% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 92%
by median income, US cities

Where Central Falls income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,285 Bottom 8% higher than 8% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. RI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Central Falls, RI beyond the headline numbers

Central Falls sits inside Providence County, Rhode Island, at roughly 41.89°N, -71.39°W. Population 19,303, $49,285 median household income. Median home value $352,100, median rent $1,200. Poverty rate 24.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Central Falls's highest-prevalence health measure is physical inactivity at 44.4%, then short sleep duration at 44%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Central Falls from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,303
Central Falls
Median Income
$49,285
-27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$352,100
+55% vs avg
Median Age
32.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Providence County) - Central Falls's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
665K+6%
Median Income
$78,787+60%
Median Home Value
$373,600+67%
Poverty Rate
13.4%-22%
Unemployment
6.5%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Central Falls, RI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
Poverty Rate
24.6% +73% vs avg
Unemployment 7.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 10.8%
Work From Home 5.2%
Public Transit 4.9%

Population

White 20.9%
African American 11.1%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Physical Inactivity
44.4%
Short Sleep Duration
44%
Obesity
41.3%
High Blood Pressure
33.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
26.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
22.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.8%
Current Smoking
19%
Diabetes
15.5%
Binge Drinking
15.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.6%
Annual Checkup 79.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
13.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Central Falls, RI? ▼
Central Falls, RI has a population of 19,303 people, located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the median household income in Central Falls? ▼
The median household income in Central Falls, RI is $49,285 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.6%.
What is the median home value in Central Falls? ▼
The median home value in Central Falls, RI is $352,100. Median rent is $1,200/month.
What are the top health concerns in Central Falls? ▼
The top health indicators in Central Falls include Physical Inactivity (44.4%), Short Sleep Duration (44%), Obesity (41.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Central Falls? ▼
The median age in Central Falls, RI is 32.5 years. 10.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Central Falls, RI is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. With a population of 19K and a $49,285 median household income, the community faces health challenges including physical inactivity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Central Falls area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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AirNow - Rhode Island

Real-time AQI for every monitored Rhode Island location

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NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

Pawtucket, RI 72K Valley Falls, RI 12K Lincoln, RI 22K Providence, RI 191K East Providence, RI 47K North Providence, RI 34K Cumberland, RI 35K Seekonk, MA 14K
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Using Central Falls's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Central Falls area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Central Falls against Rhode Island peers on any ranking lens. Explore Rhode Island

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Providence County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.