Central City, IA Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,356, an increase from the 1,264 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 Iowa 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 12.8% in 2020 and 5.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central City is ranked the 233rd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 235th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central City's White Population

1,316 residents of Central City, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central City is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Central City ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's White population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 93.3% to 97.1%.

Central City is more White than neighboring Coggon (97% White), Prairieburg (84.6% White), Ryan (93.9% White), and Marion (87.2% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Alburnett (99% White).

Central City's Black Population

0 residents of Central City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Central City ranks 436th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Central City is less Black than neighboring Marion (2.6% Black).

Central City's Asian Population

0 residents of Central City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Central City ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Central City is less Asian than neighboring Coggon (0.1% Asian), Prairieburg (0.7% Asian), and Marion (2.1% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Central City, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Central City ranks 605th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.6%.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Coggon (0% Hispanic), Prairieburg (2.1% Hispanic), Alburnett (0% Hispanic), and Ryan (0% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (2.8% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Central City, 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 City is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Central City ranks 541st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coggon (0.1% Native American/Other), Prairieburg (0.7% Native American/Other), and Marion (0.5% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Central City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central City is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Central City ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.4%.

Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Coggon (2.7% Multiracial), Prairieburg (11.9% Multiracial), Alburnett (1% Multiracial), Ryan (6.1% Multiracial), and Marion (4.9% 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.