Central, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Central, South Carolina Summary
Life in Central research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Central over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Central:
The population in Central is 5,229.
The median home value in Central is $140,600.
The median income in Central is $36,596.
The cost of living in Central is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Central is $759.
The unemployment rate in Central is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Central is 36.9%.
Table Of Contents
Central SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Central, SC Crime Report
109
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,015.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-14.07%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Central / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 109 | 2,015.9 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 55.5 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 18.5 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 37.0 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 106 | 1,960.4 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 4 | 74.0 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 94 | 1,738.5 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 148.0 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Central, SC Cost Of Living
85
Central's Overall Cost Of Living
Central's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Central | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 64 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 105 | 100 | |
Central, SC Photos
Source: Flickr User ~ wryonedwards ~ | CC BY-ND 2.0
Rankings for Central in South Carolina
Map Of Central, SC
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Population over time in Central
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,342 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 5,241 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 5,161 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 5,187 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 5,160 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,170 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,167 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 5,082 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 5,001 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 4,866 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Central
| Race | Central | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 63.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 12.4% | 26.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 15.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 6.0% | 18.4% |
Gender in Central
| Gender | Central | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Central for adults over 25
| Education | Central | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Central, South Carolina
| Income | Central | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.8% | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.0% | 9.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.4% | 18.0% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1.3% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 5.9% | 9.5% |
