Central is a CDP located in Carter County Tennessee. Central has a 2024 population of 1,886. Central is currently declining at a rate of -1.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,926 in 2020.
The average household income in Central is $52,321 with a poverty rate of 14.04%. The median age in Central is 52.5 years: 50.4 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,908 | 98.15% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 1.08% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 914 | 2.13 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 446 | 1.24 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Married | 378 | 2.79 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 90 | 3.71 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
78.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 4.54% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 10.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 182 | 12.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 1.72% |
| High School Graduate | 490 | 33.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 5.64% |
| Some College | 457 | 31.41% |
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 | 1,430 | 1,293 | 203 |
| Other Race | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 7 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,938 | $74,271 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,444 | $0 | $49,444 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $44,063 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,158 | $51,000 | $35,552 |
| Some College | $46,458 | $53,375 | $42,727 |
$39,158
Average Earnings
$51,000
Average Male
$35,552
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.46% of Central residents speak only English, while 1.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,908 | 259 | 13.57% |
| Multiple | 21 | 14 | 66.67% |
14.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.75%
Male Poverty Rate
14.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central is White, with 13.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.95% |
| High School | 6.94% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.69% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,574 | $62,643 |
| Households | $42,292 | $52,321 |
| Married Families | $62,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $33,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 6.23% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
65.02%
Born in Central
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
98.51% of Central residents were born in the United States, with 65.02% having been born in Tennessee. 0.77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,886 | -28 | -1.46% |
| 2023 | 1,914 | -28 | -1.44% |
| 2022 | 1,942 | 54 | 2.86% |
| 2021 | 1,888 | -38 | -1.97% |
| 2020 | 1,926 | -291 | -13.13% |
| 2019 | 2,217 | -133 | -5.66% |
| 2018 | 2,350 | 66 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 2,284 | 88 | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 2,196 | -62 | -2.75% |
| 2015 | 2,258 | 198 | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 2,060 | -17 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 2,077 | 80 | 4.01% |
| 2012 | 1,997 | -80 | -3.85% |
| 2011 | 2,077 | -202 | -8.86% |
| 2010 | 2,279 | 0 | 0% |