Central, Louisiana

Central: Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

About

Central is a city located in the county of East Baton Rouge Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,864 and a population density of 430 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,450 inhabitants.

The city was created 19 years ago in 2005.

Central locator map
Location of Central on Louisiana map.

Quick Facts about Central

Population : 29,450 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Louisiana (United States)
County : East Baton Rouge Parish
Area : 62.49 km2
Altitude : 217 feet / 66 meters
Establishment : April 04, 2005 (19 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 19:49:48 (5th November 2024)
Density : 471 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 8.78% (2010-2020)
East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Central Highlighted locator map image
East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Central Highlighted
East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Central Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Central is located at 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W (30.5543500, -91.0367700).

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Demographics

The population of Central increased by 8.78% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 26,864 - census
2011 27,524 2.4% estimation process
2012 27,824 1.08% estimation process
2013 28,146 1.14% estimation process
2014 28,517 1.3% estimation process
2015 28,706 0.66% estimation process
2016 29,025 1.1% estimation process
2017 29,191 0.57% estimation process
2018 29,256 0.22% estimation process
2019 29,357 0.34% estimation process
2020 29,450 0.32% estimation process

People born in Central (1)

American politician Barry Ivey was born in Central

Schools in Central

College & universities near Central, LA

Code Name City ZIP
158644 D'Jay's Institute of Cosmetology and Esthiology Baton Rouge (LA) 70815

Stations (7)

Amtrak & bus stations near Central, LA

Code Name Address Type
BTR Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1253 Florida St. BUS
HMD Hammond 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. RAIL
SCH Schriever Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 RAIL
MCB McComb 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. RAIL
NIB New Iberia West Washington St. RAIL

Post offices near Central

Post Office Name City ZIP
Central Post Office Baton Rouge (LA) 70818

Other places with the same name (4)

Other cities in East Baton Rouge Parish

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in East Baton Rouge Parish , LA.

City Name Population Title
Baton Rouge 219,052 The capital of Louisiana.
Zachary 18,417 City in Louisiana, United States
Shenandoah 18,399 City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.
Baker 12,999 Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
Gardere 10,580 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Merrydale 9,772 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Oak Hills Place 8,195 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Village Saint George 7,104 Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Old Jefferson 6,980 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Inniswold 6,180 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Brownsfield 5,401 Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Central distances to largest Louisiana cities