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Central City

County:
Merrick County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.436
State:
Nebraska

Central City is a city located in Merrick County, Nebraska. Central City has a 2026 population of 3,209. It is also the county seat of Merrick County. Central City is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 6.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,016 in 2020.

The median household income in Central City is $73,229 with a poverty rate of 4.15%. The median age in Central City is 39.9 years: 38.3 years for males, and 46.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.3 males.

3.2K
Total Population
1,318
Density (mi²)
32 1.01%
Growth

Central City Population

Central City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,209321.01%
20253,177321.02%
20243,145652.11%
20233,080220.72%
20223,058361.19%
20213,02260.2%
20203,016-2-0.07%
20192,896100.35%
20182,886-30-1.03%
20172,916120.41%
20162,904170.59%
20152,887-7-0.24%
20142,894-29-0.99%
20132,923-8-0.27%
20122,931291%
20112,902-31-1.06%
20102,933-1-0.03%
20002,9981304.53%
19902,868-215-6.97%
19803,0832809.99%
19702,80300%

Median Age

Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 46.3 years
Male: 38.3 years

Central City Adults

There are 2,381 adults, (641 of whom are seniors) in Central City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,600 (52.3%)
Male: 1,461 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Central City includes 87.59% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,68187.59%
Two or more races2859.31%
Asian571.86%
Other race371.21%
Native American10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1023.33%
Other race371.21%
White120.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,66987.19%
Two or more races1835.98%
Asian571.86%
Native American10.03%

Central City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Central City 's average per capita income is $44,145. Household income levels show a median of $73,229. The poverty rate stands at 4.15%.

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
Married Families$97,904-
Families$92,246$112,493
Households$73,229$97,846
Non Families$24,427$72,890

$44,145

Average Income

$73,229

Median Household Income

4.15%

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)