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Central

Louisiana · 26,864 residents · 62.257 sq mi
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Central is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $161,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
26,864
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26,817 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 431 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+1%since 2009
from 40.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
27K27K28K29K30K200920202024Central
202430K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,390
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $61,945 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,950
+5%since 2009
from $27,623 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $153,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $635 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(24,462)
Black6%(1,598)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(390)
Asian0.4%(104)
Other1%(263)
Diversity Score20.5%(5,499)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(23,706)
Black8.3%(2,232)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(433)
Asian0.5%(147)
Other0.7%(201)
Diversity Score25.7%(6,900)
Diversity Score
26
+25%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Louisiana?

Central, Louisiana has about 26,864 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Louisiana?

The typical household in Central, Louisiana earns about $64,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Louisiana expensive?

In Central, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $161,800, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Louisiana?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Louisiana?

About 6.9% of people in Central, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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