Demographics & People — Central City, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,039 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,100 |
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| Median Age | 39.9 |
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| Total Households | 1,218 |
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| Family Households | 777 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.174 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,665 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 53 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 222 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,130 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 840 |
| Other groups | 440 |
| Irish | 392 |
| American | 270 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 227 |
| English | 161 |
| Swedish | 142 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 126 |
| Czech | 85 |
Language
| English Only | 2,684 |
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| Spanish | 135 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,844 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 132 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,289 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Central City, Nebraska.
