Central City, CO

Census Place

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    2022 Population
    655
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2022 Median Age
    43.5
    0.685% 1-year decrease
    2022 Poverty Rate
    10.1%
    18.1% 1-year increase
    2022 Median Household Income
    $58,388
    5.3% 1-year growth
    2022 Median Property Value
    $353,300
    6.83% 1-year growth
    2022 Employed Population
    435
    0.685% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Central City, CO 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.

    97.1% of the residents in Central City, CO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2022, the median property value in Central City, CO was $353,300, and the homeownership rate was 52.1%.

    Most people in Central City, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Central City, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Central City, CO is home to a population of 655 people, from which 97.1% are citizens.

    As of 2022, 2.9% of Central City, CO residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

    In 2022, there were 4.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (441 people) in Central City, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 100 White (Hispanic) and 57 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2022 Citizenship
    96.5%
    2021 Citizenship

    As of 2022, 97.1% of Central City, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Central City, CO was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Central City, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central City, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      441 ± 134
    2. White (Hispanic)
      100 ± 106
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic)
      57 ± 76
    29.8%
    Hispanic Population
    195 people

    In 2022, there were 4.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (441 people) in Central City, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 100 White (Hispanic) and 57 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    29.8% of the people in Central City, CO are hispanic (195 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Central City, CO 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 Colorado.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.9%
    2022 Foreign-Born Population
    19 people
    3.53%
    2021 Foreign-Born Population
    24 people

    As of 2022, 2.9% of Central City, CO residents (19 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central City, CO was 3.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      42 ± 50
    2. Vietnam
      28 ± 40

    Central City, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    89% of the population of Central City, CO has health coverage, with 21.7% on employee plans, 27.2% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 12.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 14% between 18 and 34 years, 48.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    11%
    Uninsured
    21.7%
    Employer Coverage
    27.2%
    Medicaid
    13.6%
    Medicare
    14.5%
    Non-Group
    12.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central City, CO grew by 11.6% from 9.85% to 11%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Central City, CO 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, CO employs 435 people. In 2022, the largest industries in Central City, CO were Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (223 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (41 people), and Public Administration (36 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($86,667), Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    435
    2022 Value
    ± 146
    −0.685%
    1 Year decline
    ± 46.6%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central City, CO declined at a rate of −0.685%, from 438 employees to 435 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central City, CO, are Personal Care & Service Occupations (64 people), Management Occupations (63 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (57 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central City, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    435
    2022 Value
    ± 146
    −0.685%
    1 Year decline
    ± 46.6%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central City, CO declined at a rate of −0.685%, from 438 employees to 435 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central City, CO, are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (223 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (41 people), and Public Administration (36 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central City, CO, though some of these residents may live in Central City, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $26,736
    Median earning men ± $53,713
    $42,083
    Median earning women ± $20,747

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($44,167) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($23,864).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,750), Public Administration ($47,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,808).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 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, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    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 Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Central City, CO was $353,300 in 2022, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $330,700 to $353,300, a 6.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Central City, CO is 52.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Central City, CO have an average commute time of 13.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central City, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $353,300
    Median Property Value 2022
    ±$35,838
    $190
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$88

    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, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    52.1%
    Homeownership
    2022
    70.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2022

    In 2022, 52.1% of the housing units in Central City, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central City, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $58,388
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,615
    365
    Number of Households
    ± 114

    In 2022, the median household income of the 365 households in Central City, CO grew to $58,388 from the previous year's value of $55,448.

    The following chart displays the households in Central City, CO 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 $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Central City, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2022
    1. Drove Alone (77.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.2%)
    3. Walked (9.24%)

    In 2022, 77.4% of workers in Central City, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who walked to work (9.24%).

    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

    13.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Central City, CO have a shorter commute time (13.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Central City, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Central City, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Central City, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central City, CO (66 out of 655 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central City, CO is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    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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