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Central City

County:
Gilpin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.778
State:
Colorado

Central City is a city located in Gilpin County, Colorado. Central City has a 2026 population of 796. It is also the county seat of Gilpin County. Central City is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 787 in 2020.

The median household income in Central City is $61,622 with a poverty rate of 6.1%. The median age in Central City is 35.9 years: 43.7 years for males, and 35.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 126.3 males.

796
Total Population
286
Density (mi²)
2 0.25%
Growth

Central City Population

Central City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202679620.25%
202579410.13%
202479370.89%
2023786-5-0.63%
2022791-2-0.25%
202179360.76%
202078700%
201900
201800
201700
201600
201500
201400
201300
201200
201100
201000

Median Age

Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 43.7 years

Central City Adults

There are 360 adults, (89 of whom are seniors) in Central City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 232 (44.2%)
Male: 293 (55.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Central City includes 72.76% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38272.76%
Two or more races14327.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races12824.38%
White6211.81%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White32060.95%
Two or more races152.86%

Central City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Central City 's average per capita income is $46,354. Household income levels show a median of $61,622. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$84,550$102,888
Households$61,622$95,434
Non Families$60,101$87,896
Married Families--

$46,354

Average Income

$61,622

Median Household Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)