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Central City, IL


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Central City, Illinois

Central City, Illinois, in Marion county, is 62 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 1,371.

The People and Families of Central City

In Central City, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Central City had a median family income of $36,518.

Central City Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Central City. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the village?

Commuting

In Central City, 93% of commuters drive to work. Central City is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Central City, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyCentral City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Central City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Central City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Central City, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
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