Central City, Iowa
Central City: City in Iowa, USA
About
Central City is a city located in the county of Linn in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,257 and a population density of 502 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,296 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Central City
| Population : | 1,296 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Linn County |
| Postal code : | 52214 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 319 |
| Area : | 2.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 833 feet / 254 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:37:16 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 518 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 3.01% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Central City is located at 42°12'14"N 91°31'27"W (42.2038800, -91.5240600).
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Demographics
The population of Central City increased by 3.01% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,257 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,276 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,282 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,285 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,282 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,278 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,281 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,287 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,298 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,296 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in Central City (1)
Sound engineer Earl Madery was born in Central City
Schools in Central City
College & universities near Central City, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451194 | Carlson College of Massage Therapy | Anamosa (IA) | 52205 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Central City, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Central City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Central City Post Office | Central City (IA) | 52214 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Central City , Kentucky city in Nebraska, United States with a population of 5,730 people.
- Central City , Nebraska city in Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,874 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 Linn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Linn County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Marion | 40,780 | The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. |
| Hiawatha | 7,466 | City in Iowa |
| Mount Vernon | 4,528 | City in Linn County, Iowa |
| Robins | 3,570 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Fairfax | 2,934 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Center Point | 2,560 | City in Iowa |
| Ely | 2,382 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Lisbon | 2,252 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Springville | 1,149 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Palo | 1,075 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Walker | 782 | City in Iowa |
| Alburnett | 712 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Coggon | 669 | Human settlement in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bertram | 278 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Prairieburg | 190 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Central City distances to largest Iowa cities
