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.
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 : | 17:19:25 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 471 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Central is located at 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W (30.5543500, -91.0367700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Central
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)
- Central , South Carolina town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 5,452 people.
- Central , Illinois region of Illinois, USA with a population of 1,107 people.
- Central , Missouri township in Madison County, Missouri, USA with a population of 521 people.
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
