Central, AZ Demographics

A map of Central's Population by Race

Central, Arizona had a population of 758 in 2020. It was 81.9% White, 0.4% Black, 0.3% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Central, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 467 places in Arizona, Central is the 233rd most populous. 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's White Population

621 residents of Central identify as White, or 81.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Central considerably larger than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Central is ranked #95 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central is more White than neighboring Thatcher (70.6% White), Pima (71.1% White), Bryce (79.2% White), Safford (51.1% White), and Cactus Flats (66.9% White).

Central's Black Population

3 residents of Central identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Central is ranked #201 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Black than neighboring Pima (0.1% Black), and Cactus Flats (0.3% Black). Central is less Black than neighboring Bryce (0.6% Black), and Safford (0.9% Black).

Central's Asian Population

2 residents of Central identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Central is ranked #231 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Asian than neighboring Pima (0.1% Asian), Bryce (0% Asian), and Cactus Flats (0.1% Asian). Central is less Asian than neighboring Thatcher (0.6% Asian), and Safford (0.7% Asian).

Central's Hispanic Population

99 residents of Central identify as Hispanic, or 13.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Central is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central is less Hispanic than neighboring Thatcher (24.4% Hispanic), Pima (25.3% Hispanic), Bryce (17.9% Hispanic), Safford (42.9% Hispanic), and Cactus Flats (28.2% Hispanic).

Central's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Central identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Central is ranked #265 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pima (1.4% Native American/Other), Bryce (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cactus Flats (1.6% Native American/Other). Central is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thatcher (2% Native American/Other), and Safford (1.9% Native American/Other).

Central's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Central identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Central is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Multiracial than neighboring Thatcher (2% Multiracial), Pima (2% Multiracial), and Bryce (1.7% Multiracial). Central is less Multiracial than neighboring Cactus Flats (2.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.