Central City, IL Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,081, a slight decrease from the 1,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 20.6% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central City is ranked the 680th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 669th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central City's White Population

964 residents of Central City, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central City is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Central City ranks 846th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.2%.

Central City is more White than neighboring Centralia (80.7% White), Junction City (88.7% White), and Sandoval (84.8% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Wamac (93% White), and Odin (93.9% White).

Central City's Black Population

8 residents of Central City, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central City is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Central City ranks 249th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.4%. Black residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.7%.

Central City is more Black than neighboring Junction City (0% Black), and Odin (0.4% Black). Central City is less Black than neighboring Centralia (6.9% Black), Wamac (0.9% Black), and Sandoval (3.2% 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 lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Central City ranks 931st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 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 Centralia (1.6% Asian), Junction City (0.6% Asian), Wamac (0.2% Asian), Sandoval (1.7% Asian), and Odin (0.2% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Central City, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central City is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Central City ranks 955th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 95.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.0%.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Centralia (3.9% Hispanic), Wamac (1% Hispanic), Sandoval (3.6% Hispanic), and Odin (0.7% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Junction City (4.2% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Central City, or 0.8% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Central City ranks 255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Central City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Junction City (0% Native American/Other), Wamac (0% Native American/Other), Sandoval (0.1% Native American/Other), and Odin (0% Native American/Other). Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Centralia (1% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Central City, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central City is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Central City ranks 434th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.3%.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring Wamac (4.9% Multiracial), and Odin (4.7% Multiracial). Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Centralia (5.9% Multiracial), Junction City (6.4% Multiracial), and Sandoval (6.7% 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.