Central City, IL Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Illinois had a population of 1,098 in 2020. It was 88.9% White, 3.9% Black, 0.2% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.3% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Central City is the 669th 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

976 residents of Central City identify as White, or 88.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Central City considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Central City is ranked #841 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more White than neighboring Centralia (76.8% White), and Wamac (85.2% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Junction City (94.5% White), Sandoval (89.7% White), and Odin (92.5% White).

Central City's Black Population

43 residents of Central City identify as Black, or 3.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central City slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Central City is ranked #248 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Black than neighboring Junction City (0.4% Black), Sandoval (1.7% Black), and Odin (1.5% Black). Central City is less Black than neighboring Centralia (10.9% Black), and Wamac (4.1% Black).

Central City's Asian Population

2 residents of Central City identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central City slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Central City is ranked #862 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Asian than neighboring Odin (0.1% Asian). Central City is less Asian than neighboring Centralia (2.1% Asian), Wamac (0.3% Asian), and Sandoval (0.6% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Central City identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central City less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Central City is ranked #942 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Sandoval (1% Hispanic), and Odin (1.1% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Centralia (3.3% Hispanic), Junction City (2.5% Hispanic), and Wamac (3.6% 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 0.7%. 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 Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Central City is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centralia (0.6% Native American/Other), Wamac (0.1% Native American/Other), and Sandoval (0.6% Native American/Other). Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Junction City (0.9% Native American/Other), and Odin (1.3% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Central City identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Central City is ranked #413 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring Junction City (1.5% Multiracial), and Odin (3.5% Multiracial). Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Centralia (6.3% Multiracial), Wamac (6.8% Multiracial), and Sandoval (6.4% Multiracial).

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