Poverty Rate in Fall River, Massachusetts
In Fall River, Massachusetts, an estimated 18,216 of 92,412 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Fall River, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Fall River, Massachusetts is 19.7%.
- How many people in Fall River, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Fall River, Massachusetts, an estimated 18,216 of 92,412 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Fall River, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Fall River, Massachusetts is 89.42% higher than the Massachusetts average. In Fall River, Massachusetts, an estimated 19.7% of 92,412 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Fall River, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Fall River, Massachusetts is 56.35% higher than the US average. In Fall River, Massachusetts, an estimated 19.7% of 92,412 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Two or more races
20.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Fall River, Massachusetts
2022
20.5% of 10 thousand people
White
21% Poverty Rate for White people in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
21% of 68 thousand people
Black or African American
43.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
43.7% of 5 thousand people
Some other race
42.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
42.6% of 9 thousand people
Hispanic
44.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
44.1% of 12 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
19.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
19.2% of 66 thousand people
Under 18 years
34.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
34.5% of 21 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
23.1% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
38.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
38.1% of 16 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
34.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
34.5% of 21 thousand people
18 to 64 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
21.3% of 57 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
19.8% of 22 thousand people
35 to 64 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
22.2% of 35 thousand people
60 years and over
21.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
21.2% of 20 thousand people
65 years and over
19.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
19.6% of 15 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
21.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
21.5% of 65 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
36% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
36% of 13 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
20.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
20.8% of 23 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
20.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
20.8% of 16 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
8.9% of 13 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
10.9% of 48 thousand people
Employed
9.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
9.5% of 46 thousand people
Male
5.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
5.7% of 22 thousand people
Female
13.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
13.1% of 24 thousand people
Unemployed
45.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
45.6% of 2 thousand people
Male
53.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
53.7% of 1 thousand people
Female
28.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
28.6% of 604 people
Population 16 years and over
21.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
21.1% of 75 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
3.7% of 33 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
23% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
41.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
41.6% of 26 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
28.1% of 28 thousand people
Male
23.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
23.4% of 14 thousand people
Female
32.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
32.9% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
21.4% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
21.7% of 8 thousand people
35 to 44 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
22.3% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
41.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
41.4% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
35.1% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
24.5% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
37.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
37.5% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
2.1% of 13 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
27.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
27.6% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
62.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
62.5% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
23.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Fall River, Massachusetts
2023
23.5%
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