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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

Total population
657
+141%since 2023
from 273 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
392 / sq mi
+141%since 2023
from 163 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
−42%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
225370516661807201020202024Central
2024657
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(52)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.4%(75)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1919.8%(130)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(65)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.5%(56)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.8%(130)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.2%(67)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.6%(63)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,365
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,478 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$480,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $422,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+10%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian24.5%(67)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(553)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9.9%(65)
Other5.9%(39)
Diversity Score
35
−25%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino9.9%(65)
Ancestry
American40.2%(264)
English33.3%(219)
German6.5%(43)
Canadian2.4%(16)
Swiss2%(13)
Italian1.8%(12)
French1.5%(10)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Filipino population · Largest German population · Largest Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
16.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−36%since 2023
from 30.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
Female
57.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(59)
Married72.8%(158)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married49.5%(155)
Married42.2%(132)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.3%(26)
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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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