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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Central City

Arkansas · 531 residents · 2.224 sq mi
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Central City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,173. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,200. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

531
+26%since 1990
from 422 in 1990
1990 – 2025
239 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 190 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+10%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3914835766687601990201020202024Central City
2024627
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,173
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,645 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,892
+49%since 1990
from $10,675 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
85.6%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
14.4% rent
1.8
−26%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(38)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(508)
Black1.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(42)
8
−13%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−38%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Central City, Arkansas?

Central City, Arkansas has about 531 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Central City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Central City, Arkansas earns about $38,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central City, Arkansas expensive?

In Central City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Arkansas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central City, Arkansas?

About 15.8% of people in Central City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Central City, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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