With 9,274 people, Central is a neighborhood in Minneapolis. The median age is 30.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Density works out to 11,890 people per square mile. Owners hold 55% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $318,327. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 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
Land area
0.78 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
3.12 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(4,103)
Black22.2%(2,057)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(2,404)
Asian1.2%(114)
Other6.4%(596)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
