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Central City

Arizona · Phoenix · 63,353 residents · 24.884 sq mi
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Central City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,326. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $369,244. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Phoenix median. These figures are approximated by combining the 23 census tracts that make up Central City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,353
Population density
2,546 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,326
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,123
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,244
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,361
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.2%
72.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(18,813)
Black10.9%(6,874)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(32,626)
Asian2.5%(1,554)
Other5.5%(3,486)
Diversity Score78.9%(49,986)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(18,813)
Black10.9%(6,874)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(32,626)
Asian2.5%(1,554)
Other5.5%(3,486)
Diversity Score78.9%(49,986)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Foreign born
19.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central City, Phoenix, Arizona?

Central City, Phoenix, Arizona has about 63,353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central City, Phoenix, Arizona?

The typical household in Central City, Phoenix, Arizona earns about $54,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central City, Phoenix, Arizona expensive?

In Central City, Phoenix, Arizona, the median home is worth about $369,244, and the typical rent is about $1,361 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Phoenix, Arizona?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, Phoenix, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central City, Phoenix, Arizona?

About 28.1% of people in Central City, Phoenix, Arizona 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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