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Central City

Illinois · 1,172 residents · 0.565 sq mi
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Central City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,672. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
1,172
−15%since 2000
from 1,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,074 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+3%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Central City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,672
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,136 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,271
+24%since 2000
from $13,151 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+31%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,285)
Black1.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(34)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(152)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,081)
Black3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(25)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.8%(68)
Diversity Score25.2%(295)
Diversity Score
25
+126%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central City, Illinois?

Central City, Illinois has about 1,172 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central City, Illinois?

The typical household in Central City, Illinois earns about $33,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central City, Illinois expensive?

In Central City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Illinois?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central City, Illinois?

About 16.0% of people in Central City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Central City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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