Central City, Arkansas facts for kids
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Central City, Arkansas
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Location of Central City in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.28 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 461 |
| • Density | 207.28/sq mi (80.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72941
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-13120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406247 |
Central City is a small city located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas area, which includes parts of Oklahoma. In 2010, about 502 people lived there. By 2018, the population was estimated to be around 497. The most recent count in 2020 showed 461 residents.
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Where is Central City Located?
Central City is in Sebastian County, Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 5.6 square kilometers (or 2.2 square miles) of land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 339 | — | |
| 1990 | 419 | 23.6% | |
| 2000 | 531 | 26.7% | |
| 2010 | 502 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 461 | −8.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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In the year 2000, there were 531 people living in Central City. These people made up 216 households, with 166 of them being families. The city had about 94.5 people per square kilometer.
Most people living in Central City in 2000 were White (about 96%). A smaller number were Black or African American (1.51%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.69% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Central City
The people in Central City were spread across different age groups:
- About 20% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of residents was 41 years old.
Money and Households
In 2000, the average income for a household in Central City was about $38,173 per year. For families, the average income was around $43,958. About 7.8% of families and 15.8% of all residents lived below the poverty line. This included about 20% of those under 18 and 7.9% of those 65 or older.
Education in Central City
Students in Central City attend schools that are part of the Lavaca School District. This school district covers a large area, including both Lavaca and Central City. It provides education from early childhood all the way through high school, leading to graduation from Lavaca High School.
See also
In Spanish: Central City (Arkansas) para niños
