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Central

Arizona · 645 residents · 1.676 sq mi
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Central has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,938. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2011. Median home value is $218,800. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
645
+70%vs 2011
vs 379 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+70%vs 2011
vs 226 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
31.1
−41%vs 2011
vs 52.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
225370516661807201020202024Central
2024657
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,917 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,986
−43%vs 2011
vs $30,046 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−23%vs 2011
vs 0.373 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $199,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−54.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+18.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
72.0%
+38.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.3
−14%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(535)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(91)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.1%(214)
Diversity Score
33
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
94.8%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.5%
+14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−30.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
54.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Arizona?

Central, Arizona has about 645 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Arizona?

The typical household in Central, Arizona earns about $50,938 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 $218,800.

How educated are people in Central, Arizona?

About 23.3% 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 0.0% of people in Central, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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