Central City, NE Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Nebraska has an estimated population of 3,061, a less than 1% change from the 3,039 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska 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 17.9% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central City is ranked the 50th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central City's White Population

2,669 residents of Central City, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central City is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Central City ranks 342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 90.5% to 87.2%.

Central City is more White than neighboring Overland (85.2% White), and Hordville (66.5% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Marquette (94.7% White), Archer (100% White), and Chapman (93.1% 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 Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Central City ranks 100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Central City's Asian Population

57 residents of Central City, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central City is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Central City ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 307.1%. Asian residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.9%.

Central City is more Asian than neighboring Overland (0% Asian), Marquette (0% Asian), Hordville (0% Asian), Archer (0% Asian), and Chapman (0% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

151 residents of Central City, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central City is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Central City ranks 290th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.9%.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Marquette (0% Hispanic), Archer (0% Hispanic), and Chapman (4.8% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Overland (11.5% Hispanic), and Hordville (30.8% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

1 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Central City ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Overland (3.3% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

183 residents of Central City, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central City is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Central City ranks 161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.0%.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring Overland (0% Multiracial), Marquette (5.3% Multiracial), Hordville (2.7% Multiracial), Archer (0% Multiracial), and Chapman (2.1% 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.