Central City, Nebraska
Central City: City in Nebraska, United States
About
Central City is a city located in the county of Merrick in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,934 and a population density of 488 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 2,874 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Central City
| Population : | 2,874 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Merrick 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 : | 00:58:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 478 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -2.09% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Central City is located at 41°6'57"N 98°0'6"W (41.1158500, -98.0017200).
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Official website of Central City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Central City decreased by 2.09% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,934 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,901 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,932 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,922 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,892 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,888 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,900 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,910 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,871 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,874 | 0.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 67,328 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 68,496 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 67,314 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 68,406 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 74.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,123 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
Central City zip code is 68826.
County name: Merrick, County
fips: 31121
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,047 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $765 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 28,311 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 214,332 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 832,885 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,231,011 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,274,637 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,663 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,327 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,637 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,613 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,328 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,428 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 537 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,740 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 441 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,643 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,114.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 61.39 |
Schools in Central City
College & universities near Central City, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180902 | Central Community College | Grand Island (NE) | 68802-4903 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Central City, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Central City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Central City Post Office | Central City (NE) | 68826 |
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Other cities in Merrick County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Merrick County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 473 | Village in the United States |
| Silver Creek | 359 | Human settlement in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Clarks | 345 | Village in the United States |
| Chapman | 299 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Central City distances to largest Nebraska cities
