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Central

Arizona · 758 residents · 1.676 sq mi
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Central is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,365. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 435 residents. Median home value is $184,400. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

758
+135%since 2019
from 323 in 2019
2010 – 2024
452 / sq mi
+135%since 2019
from 193 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
33.5
−16%since 2019
from 40.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
225370516661807201020202024Central
2024657
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,365
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,354 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$34,549
+36%since 2019
from $25,410 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2019
from 61.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$184,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $191,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,565
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,054 in 2019
US average: $1,124
83.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2019
from 60.2% in 2019
16.2% rent
2.4
−6%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(621)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(99)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31%(235)
31
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
3.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+14%since 2019
from 19.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
83.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
84.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
50.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

28.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
71.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Central, Arizona?

Central, Arizona has about 758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Arizona?

The typical household in Central, Arizona earns about $78,365 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 $184,400, and the typical rent is about $1,565 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Arizona?

About 28.3% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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