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Central

Utah · 660 residents · 2.517 sq mi
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Central is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,486. Population has declined 15% since 2023. Median home value is $368,800. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
660
−15%since 2023
from 773 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 307 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+13%since 2023
from 47.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
517629741852964201020202024Central
2024660
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.5%(76)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92%(13)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143%(20)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348%(53)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(85)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(68)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.8%(137)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(97)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.9%(92)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,486
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,875 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,733
+8%since 2023
from $38,642 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
−3%since 2023
from 0.304 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $350,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−25%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
91
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(11)
Ancestry
English38.5%(254)
Irish22.6%(149)
German21.5%(142)
Scottish8.5%(56)
Ukrainian4.5%(30)
Dutch4.2%(28)
Danish3.9%(26)
French2.9%(19)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(17)
British1.5%(10)
Welsh1.5%(10)
Italian0.9%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Ukrainian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+3%since 2023
from 34.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
Female
43.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11.6%(32)
Married74%(205)
Widowed3.6%(10)
Divorced10.8%(30)
Women 15+
Never married12.4%(34)
Married70.4%(193)
Widowed5.5%(15)
Divorced11.7%(32)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Utah?

Central, Utah has about 660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Utah?

The typical household in Central, Utah earns about $115,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Utah expensive?

In Central, Utah, the median home is worth about $368,800.

How educated are people in Central, Utah?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Utah?

About 5.0% of people in Central, Utah 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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