Central City, AR

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    627
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.1
    0.964% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.1%
    14.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $69,583
    2.09% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $134,700
    9.51% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    348
    9.78% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Central City, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99% of the residents in Central City, AR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Central City, AR was $134,700, and the homeownership rate was 90.4%.

    Most people in Central City, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Central City, AR was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesArkansasSebastian County, ARFort Smith, AR-OKSebastian, Crawford & Franklin Counties PUMA, AR

    Population & Diversity

    Central City, AR is home to a population of 627 people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.15% of Central City, AR residents were born outside of the country (26 people).

    In 2024, there were 32.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (557 people) in Central City, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17 Other (Hispanic) and 16 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Central City, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Central City, AR was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central City, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      557 ± 258
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      17 ± 18
    3. White (Hispanic)
      16 ± 33
    6.22%
    Hispanic Population
    39 people

    In 2024, there were 32.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (557 people) in Central City, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17 Other (Hispanic) and 16 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.22% of the people in Central City, AR are hispanic (39 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Central City, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.15%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    26 people
    7.19%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    41 people

    As of 2024, 4.15% of Central City, AR residents (26 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central City, AR was 7.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      55 ± 76
    2. Vietnam
      15 ± 23
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      8 ± 18

    Central City, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.67 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Central City, AR.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Central City, AR has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 8.29% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.4% under 18 years, 15% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.47%
    Uninsured
    52.3%
    Employer Coverage
    18.2%
    Medicaid
    8.29%
    Medicare
    15%
    Non-Group
    1.75%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central City, AR grew by 6.06% from 4.21% to 4.47%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Central City, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Central City, AR employs 348 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Central City, AR were Manufacturing (72 people), Accommodation & Food Services (44 people), and Public Administration (42 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($176,250), Health Care & Social Assistance ($77,917), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($77,639).

    Employment

    Occupations

    348
    2024 Value
    ± 133
    9.78%
    1 Year growth
    ± 52%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Central City, AR grew at a rate of 9.78%, from 317 employees to 348 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central City, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (78 people), Transportation Occupations (60 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (34 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central City, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    348
    2024 Value
    ± 133
    9.78%
    1 Year growth
    ± 52%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Central City, AR grew at a rate of 9.78%, from 317 employees to 348 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central City, AR, are Manufacturing (72 people), Accommodation & Food Services (44 people), and Public Administration (42 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central City, AR, though some of these residents may live in Central City, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,472
    Median earning men ± $16,558
    $30,167
    Median earning women ± $9,144

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($175,625), Manufacturing ($56,198), and Construction ($48,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,750), Manufacturing ($43,750), and Retail Trade ($24,375).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Central City, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Central City, AR was $134,700 in 2024, which is 0.405 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $123,000 to $134,700, a 9.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Central City, AR is 90.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Central City, AR have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central City, AR is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $134,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$66,185
    $197
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$72

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Central City, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central City, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    90.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    49.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 90.4% of the housing units in Central City, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 88.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $69,583
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,423
    218
    Number of Households
    ± 70

    In 2024, the median household income of the 218 households in Central City, AR declined from $69,583 from the previous year's value of $71,071.

    The following chart displays the households in Central City, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Central City, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.1%)
    3. Carpooled (8.62%)

    In 2024, 81.3% of workers in Central City, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.62%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Central City, AR have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Central City, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Central City, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Central City, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Central City, AR have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central City, AR (69 out of 622 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 16 - 17 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central City, AR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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