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Central

Utah · 656 residents · 2.517 sq mi
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Central has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,159. Population has fallen 26% since 2019, a loss of 227 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $194,000. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−26%since 2019
from 883 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
−26%since 2019
from 351 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+1%since 2019
from 51.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
517629741852964201020202024Central
2024660
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,159
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,528
−10%since 2019
from $31,526 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services28.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $191,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
10.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+1%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(816)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.5%(155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(592)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(104)
Diversity Score
16
−10%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+1%since 2019
from 33.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 62.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
Female
41.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Utah?

Central, Utah has about 656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Utah?

The typical household in Central, Utah earns about $52,159 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 $194,000.

How educated are people in Central, Utah?

About 10.8% 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 2.9% 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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