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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Central City

Nebraska · 2,868 residents · 2.436 sq mi
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Central City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,359. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $35,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,868
−4%vs 2000
vs 2,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,177 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Central City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,359
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,178 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,227
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,943 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $398 in 2000
US average: $450
69.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.7% in 2000
30.5% rent
1.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,923)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(39)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(146)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score6.9%(199)
7
+42%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.9%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Central City, Nebraska?

Central City, Nebraska has about 2,868 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Central City, Nebraska earns about $21,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central City, Nebraska expensive?

In Central City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $35,400, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Nebraska?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central City, Nebraska?

About 9.6% of people in Central City, Nebraska 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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