Central City, Illinois
Central City: City in Illinois, USA
About
Central City is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,172 and a population density of 2,021 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,107 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Central City
| Population : | 1,107 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Area : | 0.58 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:16:00 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,909 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Central City is located at 38°32'56"N 89°7'37"W (38.5489400, -89.1270100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Central City decreased by 5.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,172 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,167 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,163 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,155 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,150 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,146 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,139 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,129 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,120 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,115 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,107 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 111,126 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 111,775 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 114,355 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 111,772 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 61.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 74.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 14.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,488 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 32.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $569,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,473 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $533 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,462 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 33,045 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| 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 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 247,665 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,293,720 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,037,022 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,163,833 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,311 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,878 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,785 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,812 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,324 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,399 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,960 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,436 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 435 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,988 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 9,008.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.41 |
Schools in Central City
College & universities near Central City, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146366 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Central City, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Central City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia Post Office | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
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- 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.
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Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 12,142 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Salem | 6,952 | City in Illinois |
| Sandoval | 1,205 | Village in Marion County, Illinois, United States |
| Wamac | 1,117 | City in Marion County, Illinois, United States |
| Odin | 1,004 | Village in Illinois |
| Kinmundy | 919 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Tonti | 903 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Patoka | 544 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Iuka | 495 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Junction City | 468 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Omega | 466 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Hickory Hill | 398 | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Alma | 302 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Kell | 204 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon | 119 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Walnut Hill | 101 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Central City distances to largest Illinois cities
