Central, Louisiana Population 2022
Central is a city located in Louisiana. Central has a 2020 population of 29,660. Central is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 8.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,263 in 2010.
The average household income in Central is $95,889 with a poverty rate of 5.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $996 per month, and the median house value is $240,200. The median age in Central is 39.5 years, 37.9 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
Central Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centralwas:
- White: 84.86%
- Black or African American: 10.10%
- Two or more races: 2.53%
- Asian: 1.72%
- Other race: 0.68%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,810 | 84.86% |
| Black or African American | 2,953 | 10.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 27 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 504 | 1.72% |
| Some Other Race | 200 | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 741 | 2.53% |
Central Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,891 | 2.95 | 88.7 |
| Married | 6,170 | 3.42 | 96.1 |
| Male | 315 | 3.08 | 67.3 |
| Female | 1,304 | 3.5 | 78.8 |
| Non Family | 2,102 | 1.23 | 76.6 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 388 | 2.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,001 | 5.19% |
| High School Graduate | 6,596 | 34.17% |
| Some College | 4,731 | 24.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,408 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,931 | 20.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,250 | 6.48% |
Central Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 112 | 112 | 72 |
| Black | 1,688 | 1,603 | 670 |
| White | 16,670 | 15,586 | 4,309 |
| Asian | 403 | 293 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 478 | 368 | 63 |
| Other Race | 98 | 64 | 9 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 64.29%.
$53,363
Average Earnings
$67,290
Average Male
$40,741
Average Female
Central Language by Age
Central Language
96.92% of Central residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.28% of the population.
Central Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 27 | 27 | 100.00% |
| Black | 2,950 | 332 | 11.25% |
| White | 24,393 | 1,191 | 4.88% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 662 | 30 | 4.53% |
5.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.02%
Male Poverty Rate
6.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Central
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central is Hispanic, with 4.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.57%.
Central Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Central Married by Age and Sex
Central 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 55-64.
Central Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,685 | 8.97% |
| Black | 337 | 17.22% |
| Asian | 17 | 3.37% |
Central Veterans by Education
3.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
81.68%
Born in Central
97.99%
Native Born
2.01%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.99% of Central residents were born in the United States, with 81.68% having been born in Louisiana. 1.29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,263 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 27,524 | 261 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 27,824 | 300 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 28,146 | 322 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 28,517 | 371 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 28,706 | 189 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 29,025 | 319 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 29,191 | 166 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 29,256 | 65 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 29,357 | 101 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 29,458 | 101 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 29,559 | 101 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 29,660 | 101 | 0.34% |