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Central

Alaska · 108 residents · 247.921 sq mi
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Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,545. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

108
−19%since 2000
from 134 in 2000
1990 – 2024
0 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
59.0
+33%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
3159881161451990201020202024Central
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,545
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$26,570
+18%since 2000
from $22,593 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.484
+11%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing27.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
62.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
14.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.9%(15)
Diversity Score29.9%(32)
30
+597%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
−59.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
100.0%
+59.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
29.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
45.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
46.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
25.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
36.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 30.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
50.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
73.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
86.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Alaska?

Central, Alaska has about 108 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Alaska?

The typical household in Central, Alaska earns about $24,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Central, Alaska?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Alaska?

About 2.8% of people in Central, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Central, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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