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Central

Minnesota · Minneapolis · 9,274 residents · 0.78 sq mi
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The short version

Central has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,166. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $318,327. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,274
Population density
11,890 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,166
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,603
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,327
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,409
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(4,103)
Black22.2%(2,057)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(2,404)
Asian1.2%(114)
Other6.4%(596)
Diversity Score85.4%(7,925)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(4,103)
Black22.2%(2,057)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(2,404)
Asian1.2%(114)
Other6.4%(596)
Diversity Score85.4%(7,925)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
16.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota has about 9,274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota earns about $90,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota expensive?

In Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $318,327, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 13.8% of people in Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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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