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Cost of living in Central summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Central. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Central is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Central is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Central is $282,212.
The median income in Central is $89,554.
Central's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Central Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Central | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 125 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Central, LA Weather
The average high in Central is 78.0° and the average low is 56.4°.
There are 79.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Central |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Central Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Central
The current population in Central is 29,783. The population has increased 10.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,783 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 29,603 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 29,518 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 29,746 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 29,235 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 29,107 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 28,577 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 28,462 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 28,017 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 27,768 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 27,505 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 27,224 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 27,035 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 26,855 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 26,887 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Central
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Central is:
79.1% White with 23,558 White residents.
9.8% African American with 2,915 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 117 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 37 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 1,479 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 1,660 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Central | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.8% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Central
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Central is 51.7% female with 15,396 female residents.
Central is 48.3% male with 14,387 male residents.
| Gender | Central | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Central for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Central completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Central completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Central completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Central completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Central completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Central completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Central completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Central completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Central completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Central | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Central, Louisiana
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5.7% of households in Central earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Central earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Central earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Central earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Central earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Central earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Central earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Central earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.0% of households in Central earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.5% of households in Central earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Central | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
