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Central City, Kentucky


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Central City, Kentucky

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.

The People and Families of Central City

In Central City, about 45% of adults are 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 $32,959.

Political Inclinations

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.

Central City Housing

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.

Commuting

In Central City, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Central City tends to be by car.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Central City, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built54

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