Central, TN Demographics

A map of Central's Population by Race

Central, Tennessee had a population of 2,114 in 2020. It was 91.4% White, 0.6% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Central, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Central is the 195th 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's White Population

1,933 residents of Central identify as White, or 91.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Central considerably larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Central is ranked #166 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central is more White than neighboring Pine Crest (88.3% White), Elizabethton (89.6% White), Biltmore (90.7% White), and Johnson City (78.8% White). Central is less White than neighboring Watauga (94.3% White).

Central's Black Population

13 residents of Central identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Central is ranked #374 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Black than neighboring Watauga (0% Black), and Biltmore (0.3% Black). Central is less Black than neighboring Pine Crest (3.2% Black), Elizabethton (2.4% Black), and Johnson City (6.8% Black).

Central's Asian Population

17 residents of Central identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Central is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Asian than neighboring Pine Crest (0.7% Asian), Watauga (0% Asian), Elizabethton (0.7% Asian), and Biltmore (0.1% Asian). Central is less Asian than neighboring Johnson City (2.4% Asian).

Central's Hispanic Population

29 residents of Central identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Central is ranked #408 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Hispanic than neighboring Watauga (1.1% Hispanic). Central is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Crest (3.5% Hispanic), Elizabethton (2.7% Hispanic), Biltmore (3.8% Hispanic), and Johnson City (6.3% Hispanic).

Central's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Central 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Central is ranked #228 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watauga (0.6% Native American/Other), Biltmore (0.9% Native American/Other), and Johnson City (0.9% Native American/Other).

Central's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Central identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Central is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Crest (3.9% Multiracial), Watauga (4% Multiracial), Elizabethton (4.1% Multiracial), Biltmore (4.2% Multiracial), and Johnson City (4.9% Multiracial).

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