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Central

County:
Carter County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.522
State:
Tennessee

Central is a CDP located in Carter County, Tennessee. Central has a 2026 population of 1,867. Central is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Central is $37,444 with a poverty rate of 11.66%. The median age in Central is 55.8 years: 53.4 years for males, and 57.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 71.1 males.

1.9K
Total Population
530
Density (mi²)
-25 -1.32%
Growth

Central Population

Central Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,867-25-1.32%
20251,892-26-1.36%

Median Age

Overall: 55.8 years
Female: 57.7 years
Male: 53.4 years

Central Adults

There are 1,662 adults, (593 of whom are seniors) in Central.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,133 (58.5%)
Male: 805 (41.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Central includes 96.75% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,87596.75%
Other race492.53%
Two or more races130.67%
Native American10.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race180.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,87596.75%
Other race311.6%
Two or more races130.67%
Native American10.05%

Central Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Central 's average per capita income is $38,109. Household income levels show a median of $37,444. The poverty rate stands at 11.66%.

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$57,111-
Families$55,654$62,555
Households$37,444$53,422
Non Families$19,688$31,658

$38,109

Average Income

$37,444

Median Household Income

11.66%

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)