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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Central City

South Dakota · 149 residents · 0.148 sq mi
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Central City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,100. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

149
−13%since 1990
from 171 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,007 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 1,155 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+39%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
771031301561821990201020202024Central City
2024140
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,250
−51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,870
+32%since 1990
from $9,736 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
22.4% rent
1.5
+38%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(144)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(11)
Asian1.8%(3)
Diversity Score44.4%(76)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
2
−96%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+49%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central City, South Dakota?

Central City, South Dakota has about 149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Central City, South Dakota earns about $21,250 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 $32,100, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, South Dakota?

About 11.9% 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 15.9% of people in Central City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central City, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Central City, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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