Central, UT Demographics

A map of Central's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	649	592	98.3%	90.2%
Hispanic	11	41	1.7%	6.3%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.5%
Multiracial	0	18	0.0%	2.7%

Central, Utah has an estimated population of 660, a less than 1% change from the 656 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.3% White, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Central, that probability was 18.1% in 2020 and 3.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central is ranked the 208th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 was ranked the 201st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central's White Population

649 residents of Central, or 98.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Central ranks 124th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's White population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Central's population has increased from 90.2% to 98.3%.

Central is more White than neighboring Veyo (85.6% White), Dammeron Valley (96.1% White), Enterprise (94.9% White), and Ivins (88.5% White). Central is less White than neighboring Pine Valley (100% White).

Central's Black Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Central ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Central's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Central is less Black than neighboring Ivins (0.1% Black).

Central's Asian Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Central ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

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

Central is less Asian than neighboring Ivins (0.9% Asian).

Central's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Central, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Central ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 73.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Central's population has decreased from 6.3% to 1.7%.

Central is more Hispanic than neighboring Dammeron Valley (0% Hispanic), Pine Valley (0% Hispanic), and Enterprise (0% Hispanic). Central is less Hispanic than neighboring Veyo (14.4% Hispanic), and Ivins (7% Hispanic).

Central's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Central, 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 is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Central ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Central is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ivins (0.3% Native American/Other).

Central's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Central ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Central's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Central is less Multiracial than neighboring Dammeron Valley (3.9% Multiracial), Enterprise (5.1% Multiracial), and Ivins (3.2% 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.