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Central

Colorado · 807 residents (2025 est.) · 2.371 sq mi
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Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,622. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $366,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

525
−9%since 2023
from 576 in 2023
2023 – 2025
221 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 243 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.9
+1%since 2023
from 35.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:807 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20232024
52053555156658120232024Central
2024525
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,622
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,094 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
$44,882
−6%since 2023
from $47,810 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.475
+12%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

$366,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $379,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
$1,451
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,604 in 2023
US average: $1,442
61.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
38.4% rent
37.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
61.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.9
−3%since 2023
from 6.1 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(154)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(17)
Diversity Score54.2%(312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(190)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(15)
Diversity Score62.1%(326)
62
+15%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−6%since 2023
from 12.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
62.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
21.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
44.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
14.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
27.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
74.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
23.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Colorado?

Central, Colorado has about 525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Colorado?

The typical household in Central, Colorado earns about $61,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Colorado expensive?

In Central, Colorado, the median home is worth about $366,300, and the typical rent is about $1,451 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Colorado?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Colorado?

About 6.1% of people in Central, Colorado 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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