Central City, Iowa Population 2022
Central City is a city located in Linn County Iowa. Central City has a 2020 population of 1,290. Central City is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually but its population has increased by 1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,269 in 2010.
The average household income in Central City is $70,100 with a poverty rate of 12.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $505 per month, and the median house value is $135,700. The median age in Central City is 40.9 years, 44.6 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Central City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central Citywas:
- White: 96.33%
- Black or African American: 1.48%
- Two or more races: 1.17%
- Native American: 0.55%
- Asian: 0.47%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,233 | 96.33% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 1.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.47% |
Central City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 545 | 2.35 | 76 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.32 | 58.6 |
| Married | 231 | 3.02 | 93.5 |
| Female | 58 | 3.67 | 96.6 |
| Male | 24 | 2.63 | 25 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 2.20% |
| High School Graduate | 405 | 46.82% |
| Some College | 219 | 25.32% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 15.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 7.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.62% |
Central City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 836 | 810 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | |
| Black | 6 | 6 | |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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 100.00%.
Central City Language by Age
Central City Language
99.49% of Central City residents speak only English, while 0.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
Central City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,198 | 128 | 10.68% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Multiple | 15 | 12 | 80.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.71%
Male Poverty Rate
12.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Central City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central City is White, with 10.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central City is Multiple, with 80.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.21%.
Central City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
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 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Central City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 10.16% |
| Black | 6 | 31.58% |
Central City Veterans by Education
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
73.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
87.03%
Born in Central City
99.53%
Native Born
0.47%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.53% of Central City residents were born in the United States, with 87.03% having been born in Iowa. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,290 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 1,292 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 1,294 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 1,296 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 1,298 | 11 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1,287 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 1,281 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 1,278 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 1,282 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 1,285 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 1,282 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,276 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 1,269 | 0.00% |