Central, AZ Demographics

A map of Central's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	553	621	84.2%	81.9%
Asian	65	2	9.9%	0.3%
Multiracial	39	20	5.9%	2.6%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	99	0.0%	13.1%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	1.7%

Central, Arizona has an estimated population of 657, a large decrease from the 758 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 9.9% Asian, 5.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Central, that probability was 31.1% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central is ranked the 245th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Central was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central's White Population

553 residents of Central, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Central ranks 96th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's White population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Central's population has increased from 81.9% to 84.2%.

Central is more White than neighboring Thatcher (74.2% White), Pima (78.1% White), Bryce (79.9% White), and Safford (47.7% White). Central is less White than neighboring Cactus Flats (85.1% White).

Central's Black Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Central ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Central's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Central is less Black than neighboring Thatcher (0.2% Black), and Safford (1.4% Black).

Central's Asian Population

65 residents of Central, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central is higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Central ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3150.0%. Asian residents' share of Central's population has increased from 0.3% to 9.9%.

Central is more Asian than neighboring Thatcher (0.6% Asian), Pima (0% Asian), Bryce (0% Asian), Safford (0.5% Asian), and Cactus Flats (0% Asian).

Central's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Central ranks 219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Central's population has decreased from 13.1% to 0.0%.

Central is less Hispanic than neighboring Thatcher (23.2% Hispanic), Pima (15.2% Hispanic), Bryce (20.1% Hispanic), Safford (47.1% Hispanic), and Cactus Flats (13.5% Hispanic).

Central's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Central ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Central is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thatcher (1% Native American/Other), Pima (2.6% Native American/Other), Safford (0.4% Native American/Other), and Cactus Flats (0.5% Native American/Other).

Central's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Central, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Central ranks 261st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 95.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Central's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.9%.

Central is more Multiracial than neighboring Thatcher (0.9% Multiracial), Pima (4.1% Multiracial), Bryce (0% Multiracial), Safford (2.9% Multiracial), and Cactus Flats (0.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.