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Central City

Utah · Salt Lake City · 11,944 residents · 1.104 sq mi
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Central City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $438,641. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Salt Lake City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 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 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,944
Population density
10,819 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,064
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,748
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,641
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,323
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.0%
83.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(8,041)
Black3.7%(447)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,813)
Asian6%(714)
Other7.8%(929)
Diversity Score64.1%(7,655)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(8,041)
Black3.7%(447)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,813)
Asian6%(714)
Other7.8%(929)
Diversity Score64.1%(7,655)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
14.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Cherry Avenue
Pop 12,061
Arlington Heights
Pop 11,187
Five Points South
Pop 11,184
Colina del Sol
Pop 10,172
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CENTRAL CITY VS
Cherry Avenue
Income$44,954−2%
Home value$172,011−61%
Population12,061+1%
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CENTRAL CITY VS
Arlington Heights
Income$47,235+3%
Home value$1,123,488+156%
Population11,187−6%
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CENTRAL CITY VS
Five Points South
Income$49,542+8%
Home value$327,851−25%
Population11,184−6%
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Income$44,675−3%
Home value$528,273+20%
Population10,172−15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah?

Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah has about 11,944 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah?

The typical household in Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah earns about $46,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah expensive?

In Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah, the median home is worth about $438,641, and the typical rent is about $1,323 a month.

How educated are people in Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central City, Salt Lake City, Utah?

About 25.3% of people in Central City, Salt Lake City, 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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