Central City, Kentucky
Central City: City in Nebraska, United States
About
Central City is a city located in the county of Muhlenberg in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,978 and a population density of 994 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 5,730 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Central City
| Population : | 5,730 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Muhlenberg County |
| Postal code : | 68826 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 308 |
| Area : | 6.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,699 feet / 518 meters |
| Capital city : | Central City is capital of Merrick County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1866 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:27:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 953 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -4.33% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Central City is located at 37°17'38"N 87°7'24"W (37.2939300, -87.1233300).
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Official website of Central City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Central City decreased by 4.33% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,978 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,948 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,919 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,906 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,893 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,877 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,849 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,808 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,774 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,730 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,775 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,776 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,977 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,776 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 5.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 91.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 5.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 437 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.9% |
Central City zip code is 42330.
County name: Muhlenberg, County
fips: 21177
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $45,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,030 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $503 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $596 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,583 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 46.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,756 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 142,422 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,247 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $18,474 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $14,963 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 46.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 944 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 528 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 754 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 141 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 798 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,963.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.97 |
People born in Central City (6)
People born in Central City, including photographer and novelist Wright Morris, author of Christian juvenile fiction Bernard Palmer, baseball player Bill Wilson, .
List
- Dick Wagner (American baseball executive) he was born in 19/10/1927
- Don Glantz (Canadian football player) he was born in 08/07/1933
- George A. Lovejoy (American politician) he was born in 30/07/1879
Schools in Central City
College & universities near Central City, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Central City, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near Central City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Central City Post Office | Central City (KY) | 42330 |
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- Central City , Nebraska city in Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,874 people.
- Central City , Iowa city in Iowa, USA with a population of 1,296 people.
- Central City , Illinois city in Illinois, USA with a population of 1,107 people.
- Central City , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 1,021 people.
- Central City , Colorado home rule municipality in Gilpin and Clear Creek counties in the U.S. state of Colorado with a population of 770 people.
- Central City , Arkansas town in Arkansas, USA with a population of 497 people.
- Central City , South Dakota city in Lawrences County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 131 people.
Other cities in Muhlenberg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muhlenberg County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morehead | 7,622 | County seat in Kentucky |
| Greenville | 4,153 | City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States |
| Powderly | 736 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Drakesboro | 494 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bremen | 188 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| South Carrollton | 181 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Central City distances to largest Kentucky cities
