Central Falls
City in Providence County, Rhode Island
Central Falls is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 22,583 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pawtucket, 1.5 miles SE.
- 22,583residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 18,916 / sq mipopulation density
- 02863main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Central Falls
Central Falls is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,583 at the 2020 census. With an area of only 1.29 square miles (3.3 km2), it is the smallest and most densely populated city in the smallest state, and the 23rd most densely populated incorporated place in the United States.
It is one of only four incorporated places in New England that have a higher population density than the city of Boston, ranking second, behind the Massachusetts city of Somerville, an inner suburb of Boston. The city takes its name from a waterfall on the Blackstone River.
Central Falls went into receivership in May 2010, then filed for bankruptcy in August 2011. After cutting jobs and services, it came out of bankruptcy in September 2012.
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Living in Central Falls
- Median household income
- $49,285
- Median home value
- $352,100
- Median rent
- $1,200/mo
- Median age
- 32.5
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Central Falls had 22,583 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,583 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18,916 per sq mi (7,304 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Central Falls at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,583 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8901° N, 71.3935° W |
| ZIP codes | 02863, 02860 |
| Official website | centralfallsri.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4414140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Central Falls
- Pawtucket1.5 mi SE
- Valley Falls2.3 mi N
- North Seekonk, MA3.3 mi E
- Lincoln3.4 mi NW
- North Providence3.8 mi SW
- Providence4.8 mi S
- Seekonk, MA5.2 mi SE
- Cumberland5.5 mi N
- Attleboro, MA5.8 mi NE
- North Attleborough Town, MA6.3 mi NE
- East Providence6.4 mi S
- Cumberland Hill6.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Central Falls
What county is Central Falls in?
Central Falls is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Central Falls, RI?
22,583 people lived in Central Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Central Falls, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02863. Other ZIP codes: 02860.
What is the elevation of Central Falls?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Central Falls?
Pawtucket (1.5 mi), Valley Falls (2.3 mi), North Seekonk (3.3 mi), Lincoln (3.4 mi), North Providence (3.8 mi).
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