Central City, NE Demographics

A map of Central City's Population by Race

Central City, Nebraska had a population of 3,039 in 2020. It was 90.5% White, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% 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 590 places in Nebraska, Central City is the 49th 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

2,749 residents of Central City identify as White, or 90.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Central City larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Central City is ranked #340 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more White than neighboring Archer (88.2% White), and Chapman (86.2% White). Central City is less White than neighboring Overland (92.1% White), Marquette (91.9% White), and Hordville (93.1% White).

Central City's Black Population

23 residents of Central City identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Central City is ranked #87 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Black than neighboring Overland (0% Black), Marquette (0% Black), Hordville (0% Black), and Chapman (0.4% Black). Central City is less Black than neighboring Archer (1.5% Black).

Central City's Asian Population

14 residents of Central City identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Central City is ranked #125 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Asian than neighboring Overland (0% Asian), Marquette (0% Asian), Hordville (0% Asian), Archer (0% Asian), and Chapman (0% Asian).

Central City's Hispanic Population

118 residents of Central City identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central City slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Central City is ranked #287 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Hispanic than neighboring Overland (3.5% Hispanic), Marquette (2.5% Hispanic), and Archer (2.9% Hispanic). Central City is less Hispanic than neighboring Hordville (4.6% Hispanic), and Chapman (10.8% Hispanic).

Central City's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Central City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. 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 Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Central City is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Archer (0% Native American/Other), and Chapman (0.4% Native American/Other). Central City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marquette (2.1% Native American/Other), and Hordville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Central City's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Central City identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Central City is ranked #161 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central City is more Multiracial than neighboring Marquette (3.4% Multiracial), Hordville (1.5% Multiracial), and Chapman (2.3% Multiracial). Central City is less Multiracial than neighboring Overland (4% Multiracial), and Archer (7.4% Multiracial).

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