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Central City, CO


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Central City, Colorado

Central City, Colorado, in Gilpin county, is 19 miles SW of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 28 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 515.

The People and Families of Central City

In Central City, about 33% of adults are married. Central City offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

You'll notice more men than women in Central City compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Central City had a median family income of $31,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Central City gave more campaign money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Central City is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Central City Housing

Owners occupy 44% of the housing units in Central City. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. On average, the construction date of housing in Central City is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Central City?

Commuting

In Central City, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCentral City Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCentral City Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCentral City Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Central City Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Central City Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Central City, CO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens15
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime79
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