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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Central City

South Dakota · 171 residents · 0.148 sq mi
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Central City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $36,300. Households here earn about 48% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

171
+15%vs 2000
vs 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,155 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−28%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
771031301561821990201020202024Central City
2024140
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,250
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,736
−24%vs 2000
vs $12,870 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.0%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$346
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $419 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
1.1
−28%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(144)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(11)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other12.9%(22)
Diversity Score44.4%(76)
44
+2565%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−33%vs 2000
vs 18.7 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, South Dakota?

Central City, South Dakota has about 171 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Central City, South Dakota?

The typical household in Central City, South Dakota earns about $33,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central City, South Dakota expensive?

In Central City, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $36,300, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, South Dakota?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central City, South Dakota?

About 10.0% of people in Central City, South Dakota 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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