City of Central Falls

Updated Demographic and Economic Characteristics

* Annual information for 2000-2006 is available by downloading this Excel file

Government

City Hall
580 Broad St.
Central Falls, RI 02863
Fax: 401-727-7410
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Sept. 16–June 15) 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (June 16–Sept. 15)

Census 2000 Data

A summary profile of Census 2000 characteristics is available from the RI Office of Statewide Planning at: http://www.planning.ri.gov/census/citytown.htm

Community Links

Hyperlinks provided by the Office of Municipal Affairs, Rhode Island Department of Administration.

History

The city of Central Falls was formerly a part of the town of Lincoln, and was incorporated as a city February 21, 1895. Central Falls, the smallest municipality in the state (1.3 square miles), is also one of the most densely populated cities in the country. This tiny city, located just west of Pawtucket on the Blackstone River, has a history of industrial development. Central Falls was at one time called Chocolate Mill, after the chocolate factory established there in 1790. Due to this inherent characteristic, Central Falls and Pawtucket are often alluded to as the "Twin Cities.” Historically, it is best known as one of the areas where King Philip wreaked vengeance upon the white settlers, and a tablet at High and Aigan Streets marks the stop where Captain Michael Pierce, and a company of Plymouth soldiers were ambushed and almost annihilated by Indians, March 26, 1676. Central Falls has several large manufacturing plants, with its economy sustained primarily by a diversified manufacturing industry.


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