Central City, SD Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, South Dakota has an estimated population of 140, a dramatic increase from the 93 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.3% White, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 South Dakota 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 1.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central City is ranked the 269th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 333rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central City's White Population

139 residents of Central City, or 99.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central City is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Central City ranks 232nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's White population has grown by an estimated 65.5%. White residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 90.3% to 99.3%.

Central City is more White than neighboring Lead (91.8% White), Deadwood (90.3% White), Spearfish (87.3% White), and Mountain Plains (82.9% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Crook City (100% 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 South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Central City ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Central City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Central City is less Black than neighboring Lead (0.2% Black), Deadwood (0.7% Black), and Spearfish (0.2% 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 comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Central City ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 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 decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Central City is less Asian than neighboring Deadwood (1.7% Asian), Spearfish (0.6% Asian), and Mountain Plains (7.4% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Central City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central City is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Central City ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Lead (2.4% Hispanic), Deadwood (4.5% Hispanic), Spearfish (3.9% Hispanic), and Mountain Plains (0.6% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Central City, or 0.7% 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 lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Central City ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Central City's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Central City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Deadwood (0.6% Native American/Other), Mountain Plains (0% Native American/Other), and Crook City (0% Native American/Other). Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lead (1.9% Native American/Other), and Spearfish (3.9% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Central City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central City is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Central City ranks 69th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Central City's population has decreased from 6.5% to 0.0%.

Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Lead (3.7% Multiracial), Deadwood (2.3% Multiracial), Spearfish (4.1% Multiracial), and Mountain Plains (9.1% 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.