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Central City, Arkansas - Basic Facts

The Town of Central City had a population of 529 as of July 1, 2020.

The primary coordinate point for Central City is located at latitude 35.3193 and longitude -94.2522 in Sebastian County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Central City encompass a land area of 2.32 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Sebastian County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 440 feet.

The Town of Central City (GNIS ID: 2406247) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The Town of Central City is located within Township of Mont Sandels (historical), a minor civil division (MCD) of Sebastian County.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Central City: Central.

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Central City, AR Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION

Total Population 529 (100%)
Population in Households 529 (100.0%)
Population in Families 466 (88.1%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 238
Diversity Index2 22
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $61,751
Average Household Income $76,482
% of Income for Mortgage4 9%
Per Capita Income $29,712
Wealth Index5 73
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 254 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 180 (70.9%)
Renter Occupied HU 51 (20.1%)
Vacant Housing Units 23 ( 9.1%)
Median Home Value $133,500
Average Home Value $207,263
Housing Affordability Index3 306
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 231
Average Household Size 2.29
Family Households 178
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2020 2020-2025
Population 0.51% 0.49%
Households 0.66% 0.51%
Families 1.68% 0.45%
Median Household Income   4.27%
Per Capita Income   2.7%
Owner Occupied HU   0.55%

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Central City, AR - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Central City to the other 540 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 294 46th
Population Density # 384 29th
Median Household Income # 34 94th
Housing Affordability Index # 409 76th
Per Capita Income # 51 91st
Diversity Index # 327 40th

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