Central City, IA Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Iowa had a population of 1,264 in 2020. It was 93.3% White, 0.4% Black, 0.1% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 4.0% 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 1,028 places in Iowa, Central City is the 235th 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

1,179 residents of Central City identify as White, or 93.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Central City slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Central City is ranked #474 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more White than neighboring Prairieburg (92.5% White), and Marion (87.1% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Coggon (95.1% White), Alburnett (94.1% White), and Ryan (95.1% White).

Central City's Black Population

5 residents of Central City identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Central City is ranked #405 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Black than neighboring Prairieburg (0% Black), and Alburnett (0.1% Black). Central City is less Black than neighboring Coggon (0.6% Black), Ryan (0.6% Black), and Marion (3% Black).

Central City's Asian Population

1 residents of Central City identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Central City is ranked #497 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Asian than neighboring Coggon (0% Asian), Prairieburg (0% Asian), Alburnett (0% Asian), and Ryan (0% Asian). Central City is less Asian than neighboring Marion (2.2% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Central City identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Central City is ranked #595 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Coggon (0.9% Hispanic), Prairieburg (1.3% Hispanic), Alburnett (0.9% Hispanic), and Ryan (1.4% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (3.1% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Central City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. 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 Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Central City is ranked #529 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ryan (0% Native American/Other). Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coggon (0.9% Native American/Other), Prairieburg (1.3% Native American/Other), Alburnett (0.7% Native American/Other), and Marion (0.4% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Central City identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Central City is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring Coggon (2.6% Multiracial), and Ryan (2.9% Multiracial). Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Prairieburg (5% Multiracial), Alburnett (4.1% Multiracial), and Marion (4.2% Multiracial).

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