Central City, AR Demographics
A map of Central City's Population by Race
Central City, Arkansas has an estimated population of 627, a dramatic increase from the 461 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Central City has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Central City, that probability was 30.4% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Central City is ranked the 267th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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 City was ranked the 301st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Central City's White Population
557 residents of Central City, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central City is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Central City ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Central City's White population has grown by an estimated 45.8%. White residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 82.9% to 88.8%.
Central City is more White than neighboring Barling (71.6% White), Lavaca (87.5% White), Greenwood (85.2% White), and Fort Smith (58.1% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Kibler (94.4% White).
Central City's Black Population
3 residents of Central City, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central City is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Central City ranks 376th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Central City is more Black than neighboring Kibler (0% Black). Central City is less Black than neighboring Barling (2.2% Black), Lavaca (1.1% Black), and Fort Smith (7% Black).
Central City's Asian Population
9 residents of Central City, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central City is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Central City ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Central City is more Asian than neighboring Lavaca (0% Asian), and Kibler (0% Asian). Central City is less Asian than neighboring Barling (8.5% Asian), Greenwood (1.6% Asian), and Fort Smith (5.3% Asian).
Central City's Hispanic Population
39 residents of Central City, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central City is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Central City ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.
Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Lavaca (3.1% Hispanic), and Kibler (0.8% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Barling (13.3% Hispanic), Greenwood (7.7% Hispanic), and Fort Smith (20.5% Hispanic).
Central City's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Central City, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central City is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Central City ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.
Central City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Barling (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lavaca (0.2% Native American/Other). Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kibler (1% Native American/Other), Greenwood (1.2% Native American/Other), and Fort Smith (1.1% Native American/Other).
Central City's Multiracial Population
16 residents of Central City, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central City is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Central City ranks 100th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 7.4% to 2.6%.
Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Barling (4.2% Multiracial), Lavaca (8.2% Multiracial), Kibler (3.8% Multiracial), Greenwood (3.7% Multiracial), and Fort Smith (8% 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.