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Central City

Pennsylvania · 998 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 $42,857. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 260 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,600. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
998
−21%since 2000
from 1,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,848 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+23%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9561K1K1K1K1990201020202024Central City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,857
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,581 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,516
+85%since 2000
from $13,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(961)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score3.3%(33)
Diversity Score
3
+314%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central City, Pennsylvania?

Central City, Pennsylvania has about 998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central City, Pennsylvania earns about $42,857 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 $62,600, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% 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 12.7% of people in Central City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Central City, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 248 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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