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Central City, AR


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Central City, Arkansas

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.

The People and Families of Central City

In Central City, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Central City people are married off.

Wealth and Education

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.

Central City Housing

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.

Commuting

In Central City, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Central City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Central City Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Central City Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Central City Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Central City People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Central City, AR

Comparing Central City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women810
Racial Diversity75
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men69
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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