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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Central City

Pennsylvania · 1,246 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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Central City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,600. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,246
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,307 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 42.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9561K1K1K1K1990201020202024Central City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,052
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,581 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,797
−34%vs 2000
vs $13,263 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.9%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $299 in 2000
US average: $450
80.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
1.8
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,250)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,234)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score3.4%(42)
3
+323%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Central City, Pennsylvania?

Central City, Pennsylvania has about 1,246 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Central City, Pennsylvania earns about $19,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Central City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $33,600, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central City, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% of people in Central City, Pennsylvania 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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