Central is a city located in East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana. Central has a 2024 population of 29,855. Central is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,559 in 2020.
The average household income in Central is $109,325 with a poverty rate of 5.72%. The median age in Central is 40.3 years: 40.1 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,373 | 78.95% |
| Black or African American | 3,435 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,246 | 7.59% |
| Other race | 260 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 175 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,309 | 2.61 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 6,550 | 3.19 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
| Non Family | 3,072 | 1.13 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Female | 1,199 | 3.24 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Male | 488 | 2.68 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 672 | 3.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,191 | 6.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,313 | 21.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,162 | 10.91% |
| High School Graduate | 6,709 | 33.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 102 | 0.51% |
| Some College | 4,667 | 23.55% |
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 | 16,595 | 16,111 | 5,311 |
| Black | 2,047 | 1,971 | 685 |
| 2+ Races | 826 | 734 | 430 |
| Hispanic | 696 | 574 | 302 |
| Asian | 97 | 62 | 28 |
| Native American | 95 | 61 | 0 |
| Other Race | 61 | 50 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,335 | $75,439 | $52,026 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,643 | $85,487 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $60,169 | $65,511 | $48,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,083 | $56,020 | $17,757 |
| Overall | $59,932 | $77,665 | $44,808 |
| Some College | $60,556 | $100,611 | $37,139 |
$59,932
Average Earnings
$77,665
Average Male
$44,808
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.4% of Central residents speak only English, while 3.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,145 | 999 | 4.32% |
| Black | 3,433 | 581 | 16.92% |
| Multiple | 2,246 | 66 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1,410 | 56 | 3.97% |
| Native | 175 | 45 | 25.71% |
5.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.66%
Male Poverty Rate
4.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central is Native, with 25.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central is Multiple, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.79% |
| High School | 5.53% |
| Some College | 4.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.74% |
| Male Employed | 2.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,040 | $125,488 |
| Households | $90,091 | $109,325 |
| Married Families | $128,091 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,015 | $63,439 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,551
Number of Veterans
1,548
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 680 |
| Second Gulf War | 387 |
| First Gulf War | 251 |
| World War II | 87 |
| Korea | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 493 |
| 75+ | 430 |
| 35 to 54 | 411 |
| 18 to 34 | 136 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,257 | 6.96% |
| Black | 264 | 11.39% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.3% |
| Other Race | 10 | 5.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
80.61%
Born in Central
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
97.93% of Central residents were born in the United States, with 80.61% having been born in Louisiana. 1.05% 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 | 30,225 | 74 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 30,151 | 74 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 30,077 | 74 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 30,003 | 74 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 29,929 | 74 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 29,855 | 74 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 29,781 | 83 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 29,698 | 107 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 29,591 | 32 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 29,559 | 193 | 0.66% |
| 2019 | 29,366 | 145 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 29,221 | 77 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 29,144 | 148 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 28,996 | 317 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 28,679 | 184 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 28,495 | 364 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 28,131 | 316 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 27,815 | 294 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 27,521 | 256 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 27,265 | 0 | 0% |