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 3,145. It is also the county seat of Merrick County. Central City is currently growing at a rate of 2.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,016 in 2020.