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Central City

Nebraska · 2,934 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 $38,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,500. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
2,934
−2%since 2000
from 2,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,204 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Central City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,705
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,178 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,065
+13%since 2000
from $16,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,773)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(104)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.6%(18)
Diversity Score11%(321)
Diversity Score
11
+125%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central City, Nebraska?

Central City, Nebraska has about 2,934 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central City, Nebraska earns about $38,705 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Nebraska?

About 16.8% 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 14.7% of people in Central City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Central City, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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