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CITY · 2020 ACS

Central

Louisiana · 29,565 residents · 62.257 sq mi
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Central is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $240,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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

Total population
29,565
+2%since 2019
from 29,107 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
475 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 468 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+2%since 2019
from 39.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
27K27K28K29K30K200920202024Central
202430K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,183
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,015 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,044
+5%since 2019
from $35,227 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $217,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $928 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
15.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−2%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(25,296)
Black8.5%(2,468)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(784)
Asian0.8%(222)
Other1.2%(337)
Diversity Score29.6%(8,609)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(23,334)
Black11.6%(3,439)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,349)
Asian0.8%(231)
Other2.4%(699)
Diversity Score42.3%(12,494)
Diversity Score
42
+43%since 2019
from 30 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
−3%since 2019
from 31.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Louisiana?

Central, Louisiana has about 29,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Louisiana?

The typical household in Central, Louisiana earns about $90,183 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 $240,200, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Louisiana?

About 26.8% 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 5.3% of people in Central, Louisiana 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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