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Central City, Arkansas, in Sebastian county, is 9 miles SE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 113 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town is located in the Fort Smith metropolitan area. Central City has a population of 531.
In Central City, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Central City people are married off.
In 2000, Central City had a median family income of $43,958. People in Central City generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class.
Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Central City. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Central City, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Central City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Central City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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