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Central

Utah · 613 residents · 2.517 sq mi
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Central has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $171,000. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
613
+11%vs 2011
vs 554 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
244 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 220 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+61%vs 2011
vs 30.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
517629741852964201020202024Central
2024660
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,692
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,964 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,506
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $17,462 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.237
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.234 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $167,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $918 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.1% in 2011
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.8%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
−10%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(22)
Diversity Score13.8%(76)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(576)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(22)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other4.7%(29)
Diversity Score20.7%(127)
Diversity Score
21
+50%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 30.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.1% in 2011
Female
60.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Utah?

Central, Utah has about 613 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Utah?

The typical household in Central, Utah earns about $47,692 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 $171,000, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Utah?

About 15.6% 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 5.9% of people in Central, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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