Central City, CO Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Colorado had a population of 779 in 2020. It was 75.4% White, 1.7% Black, 5.6% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.8% 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 482 places in Colorado, Central City is the 245th 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

587 residents of Central City identify as White, or 75.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Central City slightly larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Central City is ranked #287 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more White than neighboring Black Hawk (73.2% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Idaho Springs (86.4% White), Blue Valley (93.1% White), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (81.8% White), and Floyd Hill (85.4% White).

Central City's Black Population

13 residents of Central City identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Central City is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Black than neighboring Black Hawk (1.6% Black), Idaho Springs (1.2% Black), Blue Valley (0% Black), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (0.6% Black), and Floyd Hill (0.3% Black).

Central City's Asian Population

44 residents of Central City identify as Asian, or 5.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Central City is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Asian than neighboring Black Hawk (0.8% Asian), Idaho Springs (1% Asian), Blue Valley (1.7% Asian), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (0.4% Asian), and Floyd Hill (1.7% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Central City identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central City less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Central City is ranked #292 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Idaho Springs (7% Hispanic), Blue Valley (3.5% Hispanic), and Floyd Hill (6.2% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Black Hawk (15.7% Hispanic), and Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (11.6% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Central City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. 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 Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Central City is ranked #222 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Idaho Springs (0.7% Native American/Other), and Blue Valley (0% Native American/Other). Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Black Hawk (3.1% Native American/Other), and Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (1.9% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Central City identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Central City is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring Black Hawk (5.5% Multiracial), Idaho Springs (3.7% Multiracial), Blue Valley (1.7% Multiracial), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (3.8% Multiracial), and Floyd Hill (5.3% Multiracial).

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