Central City is a town located in Sebastian County Arkansas. Central City has a 2024 population of 466. Central City is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 465 in 2020.
The average household income in Central City is $86,961 with a poverty rate of 12.92%. The median age in Central City is 41.5 years: 50.6 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 88.07% |
| Other race | 34 | 5.96% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 202 | 2.82 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 124 | 3.68 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 57 | 1.07 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 14 | 2.43 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 7 | 2.71 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 2.2% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 9.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.92% |
| High School Graduate | 185 | 50.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 79 | 21.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 291 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 31 | 5 |
| Other Race | 34 | 27 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 14.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,375 | $0 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,375 | $53,227 | $28,493 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,563 | $52,940 | $28,897 |
| Some College | $29,940 | $0 | $33,750 |
$36,563
Average Earnings
$52,940
Average Male
$28,897
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.54% of Central City residents speak only English, while 7.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 71 | 14.85% |
| Multiple | 20 | 2 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 2 | 3.28% |
12.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.16%
Male Poverty Rate
13.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central City is White, with 14.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central City is Hispanic, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.58% |
| High School | 11.35% |
| Some College | 4.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
| Female Employed | 1.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,299 | $104,750 |
| Households | $71,071 | $86,961 |
| Married Families | $93,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,313 | $35,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
80
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 21.55% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.44%
Born in Central City
92.81%
Native Born
7.19%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
5.79%
Naturalized
92.81% of Central City residents were born in the United States, with 75.44% having been born in Arkansas. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 467 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 467 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 467 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 466 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 466 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 466 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 466 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 468 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2021 | 466 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 465 | -35 | -7% |
| 2019 | 500 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 499 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 501 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 501 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 500 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 500 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 502 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 504 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 505 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 501 | 0 | 0% |