Central is a town located in Pickens County South Carolina. Central has a 2024 population of 5,340. Central is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,268 in 2020.
The average household income in Central is $55,641 with a poverty rate of 34.35%. The median age in Central is 21.6 years: 22.3 years for males, and 20.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Central was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,421 | 64.89% |
| Two or more races | 825 | 15.65% |
| Black or African American | 533 | 10.11% |
| Asian | 393 | 7.45% |
| Other race | 100 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,886 | 2.6 | 20.1 | 79.9 |
| Non Family | 1,125 | 1.98 | 11.2 | 88.8 |
| Married | 580 | 3.57 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Female | 137 | 3.16 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 44 | 3.77 | 20.5 | 79.5 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
20.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 8.97% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 7.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 734 | 32.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 417 | 18.62% |
| High School Graduate | 410 | 18.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 239 | 10.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,363 | 1,202 | 648 |
| Black | 328 | 242 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 288 | 288 | 264 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 130 | 86 |
| Asian | 130 | 130 | 124 |
| Other Race | 45 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 95.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,023 | $57,870 | $33,984 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,281 | $85,229 | $63,929 |
| High School Graduate | $31,786 | $0 | $70,951 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $23,095 |
| Overall | $40,708 | $41,566 | $34,341 |
| Some College | $33,470 | $31,522 | $33,858 |
$40,708
Average Earnings
$41,566
Average Male
$34,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.44% of Central residents speak only English, while 16.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,892 | 1,110 | 38.38% |
| Asian | 393 | 239 | 60.81% |
| Hispanic | 364 | 145 | 39.84% |
| Multiple | 820 | 108 | 13.17% |
| Black | 511 | 87 | 17.03% |
| Other | 87 | 33 | 37.93% |
34.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.17%
Male Poverty Rate
31.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Central is Asian, with 60.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Central is Multiple, with 13.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 59.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.03% |
| Some College | 11.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.09% |
| Female Employed | 43.36% |
| Male Employed | 31.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,337 | $76,783 |
| Households | $45,909 | $55,641 |
| Married Families | $59,413 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,665 | $37,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.1%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
110
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 3.23% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.24%
Born in Central
89.45%
Native Born
10.55%
Foreign Born
8.55%
Non Citizen
1.99%
Naturalized
89.45% of Central residents were born in the United States, with 52.24% having been born in South Carolina. 8.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,430 | 18 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 5,412 | 18 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 5,394 | 18 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 5,376 | 18 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 5,358 | 18 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 5,340 | 18 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 5,322 | -17 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 5,339 | 42 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 5,297 | 29 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 5,268 | -133 | -2.46% |
| 2019 | 5,401 | 36 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 5,365 | 123 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 5,242 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 5,245 | 26 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,219 | 43 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 5,176 | 24 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 5,152 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 5,154 | -38 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 5,192 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 5,199 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,522 | -1,908 | -35.14% |