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Central

Arizona · 657 residents · 1.676 sq mi
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Central is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,365. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 384 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $480,000. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

657
+141%since 2023
from 273 in 2023
2010 – 2024
392 / sq mi
+141%since 2023
from 163 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
26.8
−42%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
225370516661807201020202024Central
2024657
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$97,365
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,478 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$41,021
−28%since 2023
from $57,368 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.236
+32%since 2023
from 0.178 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$480,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $422,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
71.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
28.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.9
+10%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian24.5%(67)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.3%(126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(553)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9.9%(65)
Other5.9%(39)
Diversity Score34.8%(228)
35
−25%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
16.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−36%since 2023
from 30.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
89.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
81.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
20.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
57.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Arizona?

Central, Arizona has about 657 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Arizona?

The typical household in Central, Arizona earns about $97,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Arizona expensive?

In Central, Arizona, the median home is worth about $480,000.

How educated are people in Central, Arizona?

About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Arizona?

About 2.1% of people in Central, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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