Central City, Nebraska
Central City is a city located in Merrick County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,998. It is the county seat of Merrick County6.
Geography
Central City is located at 41°6'50" North, 98°0'9" West (41.113820, -98.002483)1.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 2,998 people, 1,212 households, and 812 families residing in the city. The population density is 581.7/km² (1,507.1/mi²). There are 1,352 housing units at an average density of 262.3/km² (679.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.20% White, 0.40% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.There are 1,212 households out of which 31.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% are non-families. 30.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.96.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $34,178, and the median income for a family is $39,118. Males have a median income of $27,250 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,943. 8.2% of the population and 6.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 8.2% are under the age of 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older.
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