Central City, AR Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Arkansas had a population of 461 in 2020. It was 82.9% White, 0.7% Black, 1.5% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Central City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Central City is the 301st 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 City's White Population

382 residents of Central City identify as White, or 82.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Central City larger than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Central City is ranked #326 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more White than neighboring Barling (71.5% White), Lavaca (82.6% White), Kibler (80.5% White), and Fort Smith (56.9% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Greenwood (83.7% White).

Central City's Black Population

3 residents of Central City identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central City less than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Central City is ranked #356 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Black than neighboring Lavaca (0.3% Black), Kibler (0.1% Black), and Greenwood (0.3% Black). Central City is less Black than neighboring Barling (2.3% Black), and Fort Smith (8.5% Black).

Central City's Asian Population

7 residents of Central City identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Central City is ranked #61 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Asian than neighboring Lavaca (0.3% Asian), and Greenwood (1.3% Asian). Central City is less Asian than neighboring Barling (4.5% Asian), Kibler (1.6% Asian), and Fort Smith (5.7% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Central City identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Central City is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Lavaca (5.5% Hispanic), Kibler (5.2% Hispanic), and Greenwood (5% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Barling (11.1% Hispanic), and Fort Smith (19.6% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Central City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Central City is ranked #142 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barling (2.3% Native American/Other), Lavaca (2.9% Native American/Other), Kibler (3.6% Native American/Other), Greenwood (2.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Smith (2.1% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Central City identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Central City is ranked #100 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenwood (7.3% Multiracial), and Fort Smith (7.2% Multiracial). Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Barling (8.5% Multiracial), Lavaca (8.5% Multiracial), and Kibler (9.1% Multiracial).

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