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CITY · 2010 ACS

Central

Tennessee · 2,279 residents · 3.522 sq mi
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Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,490. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 438 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,279
−16%since 2000
from 2,717 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
44.1
+13%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Central
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.3%(120)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.4%(122)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.8%(109)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.3%(143)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(147)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.7%(222)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.7%(313)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.8%(382)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414%(319)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410%(227)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.7%(129)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(46)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,490
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,598 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,614
−8%since 2000
from $16,893 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−3%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,679)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,169)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(26)
Dominican1.2%(24)
Ancestry
American37.9%(749)
Irish9.9%(195)
German9.3%(184)
English5.8%(114)
Scotch-Irish3.4%(68)
Scottish2.9%(58)
Dutch2.4%(47)
British1.1%(21)
Polish0.5%(10)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married15%(102)
Married65.9%(448)
Widowed3.5%(24)
Divorced15.6%(106)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(250)
Married40.3%(440)
Widowed6.6%(72)
Divorced30.2%(329)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Tennessee?

Central, Tennessee has about 2,279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Tennessee?

The typical household in Central, Tennessee earns about $28,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Tennessee expensive?

In Central, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Tennessee?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Tennessee?

About 25.8% of people in Central, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Central, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 356 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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