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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Central City

Pennsylvania · 1,258 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 $26,581. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,200. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,258
+1%since 1990
from 1,246 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,330 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,307 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+4%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9561K1K1K1K1990201020202024Central City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,581
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,052 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,263
+51%since 1990
from $8,797 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$299
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
18.4% rent
1.7
−1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,234)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,250)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score0.8%(10)
1
−76%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.1%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central City, Pennsylvania?

Central City, Pennsylvania has about 1,258 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Central City, Pennsylvania earns about $26,581 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 $46,200, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Pennsylvania?

About 6.8% 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 11.1% of people in Central City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Central City, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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