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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Central

Alaska · 134 residents · 247.921 sq mi
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Central has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 76 residents. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

134
+131%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
+131%since 1990
from 0 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.3
+11%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3159881161451990201020202024Central
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,875
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,036 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,593
+72%since 1990
from $13,103 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.5%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,300
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$142
−68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+25.3 ptssince 1990
from 47.8% in 1990
26.9% rent
2.0
−31%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Diversity Score4.3%(6)
4
−85%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
+26.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.4%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
+26%since 1990
from 8.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Alaska?

Central, Alaska has about 134 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Central, Alaska?

The typical household in Central, Alaska earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Alaska expensive?

In Central, Alaska, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $142 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Alaska?

About 37.9% 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 22.5% 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 76 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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

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