Central City, Colorado Population 2022
Central City is a city located in Gilpin County Colorado. Central City has a 2020 population of 794. It is also the county seat of Gilpin County. Central City is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 19.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 665 in 2010.
The average household income in Central City is $56,668 with a poverty rate of 4.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,153 per month, and the median house value is $291,700. The median age in Central City is 49.6 years, 40 years for males, and 56.4 years for females.
Central City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central Citywas:
- White: 94.67%
- Two or more races: 2.52%
- Black or African American: 2.24%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 675 | 94.67% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 2.52% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.56% |
Central City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 435 | 1.64 | 33.1 |
| Non Family | 308 | 1.18 | 35.7 |
| Married | 81 | 2.78 | 42 |
| Female | 25 | 2.84 | 0 |
| Male | 21 | 2.52 | 0 |
2.75
Average Family Size
1.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.34% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 28.09% |
| Some College | 203 | 33.95% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 17.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 11.71% |
Central City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 536 | 520 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 12 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
Central City Language by Age
Central City Language
94.61% of Central City residents speak only English, while 5.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
4.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
1.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Central City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central City is White, with 4.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central City is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.74%.
Central City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
23.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Central City Married by Age and Sex
Central City Marriage
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 35-44.
Central City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 8.99% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 40.00% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 66.67% |
| Native American | 4 | 100.00% |
Central City Veterans by Education
13.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
73%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
38.01%
Born in Central City
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.32% of Central City residents were born in the United States, with 38.01% having been born in Colorado. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 794 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 786 | 8 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 778 | 8 | 1.04% |
| 2019 | 770 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 762 | 31 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 731 | 6 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 725 | 10 | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 715 | 9 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 706 | 35 | 5.22% |
| 2013 | 671 | 11 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 660 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 659 | -6 | -0.90% |
| 2010 | 665 | 0.00% |