Central City, KY Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Kentucky has an estimated population of 5,707, a slight decrease from the 5,819 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.9% Black, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky 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 29.2% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central City is ranked the 82nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central City's White Population

4,945 residents of Central City, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central City is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Central City ranks 431st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 83.5% to 86.6%.

Central City is more White than neighboring Greenville (82.7% White), and Drakesboro (77.8% White). Central City is less White than neighboring South Carrollton (97.5% White), Cleaton (100% White), and Powderly (89.2% White).

Central City's Black Population

222 residents of Central City, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central City is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Central City ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.7%. Black residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 9.5% to 3.9%.

Central City is more Black than neighboring South Carrollton (0% Black), Cleaton (0% Black), and Drakesboro (3.1% Black). Central City is less Black than neighboring Powderly (5.3% Black), and Greenville (5.7% Black).

Central City's Asian Population

22 residents of Central City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Central City ranks 315th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. Asian residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Central City is more Asian than neighboring Cleaton (0% Asian), Powderly (0% Asian), and Drakesboro (0% Asian). Central City is less Asian than neighboring South Carrollton (2.5% Asian), and Greenville (5.9% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

193 residents of Central City, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central City is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Central City ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.4%.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring South Carrollton (0% Hispanic), Cleaton (0% Hispanic), Powderly (1.1% Hispanic), and Greenville (1.2% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Drakesboro (15.6% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Central City, or 0.4% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Central City ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Central City is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Carrollton (0% Native American/Other), Cleaton (0% Native American/Other), Powderly (0% Native American/Other), and Greenville (0% Native American/Other). Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Drakesboro (0.9% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

304 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 Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Central City ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 145.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.3%.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring South Carrollton (0% Multiracial), Cleaton (0% Multiracial), Powderly (4.5% Multiracial), Greenville (4.5% Multiracial), and Drakesboro (2.5% 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.