Central, Tennessee facts for kids
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Location of Central, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.54 sq mi (9.18 km2) |
| • Land | 3.52 sq mi (9.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,114 |
| • Density | 600.23/sq mi (231.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 47-12460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1327867 |
Central is a community in western Carter County, Tennessee, United States. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is like a town that doesn't have its own official local government.
In 2020, about 2,114 people lived in Central. It is part of the larger Johnson City area. This area is often called the "Tri-Cities" region, which includes Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol.
Where is Central Located?
Central is found in Tennessee, between the cities of Elizabethton and Johnson City. Its exact location is 36°19′23″N 82°17′59″W / 36.32306°N 82.29972°W.
The community covers a total area of about 9.18 square kilometers (3.54 square miles). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Central?
Central has a population of 2,114 people as of the 2020 census.
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In 2000, there were 2,717 people living in Central. There were 1,147 households, and 791 of these were families. Most of the people living in Central were White (99.01%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.48% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many different types of households live in Central. About 28.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (56.8%) were married couples living together. Some households (9.2%) had a female head with no husband present. About 27.0% of all households were made up of single individuals. Around 11.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household in Central had about 2.37 people. The average family size was 2.86 people.
The population of Central includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 21.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 30.0%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 14.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Central was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95.5 males.
Education in Central
Central has its own school for younger students. It is called Central Elementary School. In the 2012–13 school year, 244 students attended this school.
