Central City, PA Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,105, a large increase from the 998 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.9% White, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.5% 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 Pennsylvania 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 7.2% in 2020 and 2.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central City is ranked the 944th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 995th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central City's White Population

1,093 residents of Central City, or 98.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central City is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Central City ranks 210th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 96.3% to 98.9%.

Central City is more White than neighboring Cairnbrook (95.2% White), Indian Lake (97.3% White), and Windber (97% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Hooversville (99.1% White), and New Baltimore (99.3% 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 considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Central City ranks 1514th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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'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 Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Central City ranks 1285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 Hooversville (0.6% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Central City, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central City is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Central City ranks 1652nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Cairnbrook (0% Hispanic), Hooversville (0.2% Hispanic), and New Baltimore (0% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Windber (2.2% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Central City ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 Indian Lake (1.3% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Central City, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central City is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Central City ranks 1377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.5%.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring Hooversville (0.2% Multiracial). Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Cairnbrook (4.8% Multiracial), Indian Lake (0.8% Multiracial), Windber (0.8% Multiracial), and New Baltimore (0.7% 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.