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Central City, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg county, is 33 miles S of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 80 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 5,893.
In Central City, about 45% of adults are married.
You'll notice more men than women in Central City compared to most places.
In 2000, Central City had a median family income of $32,959.
Residents of Central City gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Central City. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.
In Central City, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Central City tends to be by car.
Comparing Central City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
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