Central City, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,770
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty
13.0%
Median Home
$123,800
Median Income
$51,063
Median Rent
$631
Central City SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8
Central City, KY Crime Report
69
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,209.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-48.43%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Central City / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 69 | 1,209.9 | 2,038.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 52.6 | 259.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 52.6 | 168.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 66 | 1,157.3 | 1,779.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 12 | 210.4 | 344.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 50 | 876.7 | 1,178.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 70.1 | 256.8 | 246.0 |
Central City, KY Cost Of Living
83
Central City's Overall Cost Of Living
Central City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Central City | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 45 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Central City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,770 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 5,822 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,841 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 5,895 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 5,918 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,932 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 5,951 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,955 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,964 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,984 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Central City
| Race | Central City | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.1% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Central City
| Gender | Central City | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Central City for adults over 25
| Education | Central City | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Central City, Kentucky
| Income | Central City | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.8% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.3% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.3% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
