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Central City, NE


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Central City, Nebraska

Central City, Nebraska, in Merrick county, is 72 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 107 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 2,998.

The People and Families of Central City

In Central City, about 59% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Central City if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Central City had a median family income of $39,118.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Central City gave more campaign money ($1,100) 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.

Central City Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Central City.

Commuting

In Central City, 93% of commuters drive to work. 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 Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Central City Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Central City Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Central City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Central City, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens95
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times94
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime54
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