Central City City, Kentucky
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 5893 people, 2065 households, and 1410 families residing in the city. The population density was 1126.2 people per square mile (434.83/kmē), giving it the 229th most densely populated city among the Kentucky. There were 2313 housing units at an average density of 442.3 per square mile (170.77/kmē). The average household size was 2.39 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.3 males. The median age was 38 years, the median age of male residents at 35.8 and the median age of female residents at 41. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 5190 White, 629 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 14 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 32 from two or more races and 24 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27371, it would be the 290th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The median income for a family in the city was $32959, making it the 309th highest city by median family income in Kentucky. The per capita income for the city was $12637, it is Kentucky's 74th poorest city by per capita income. The median income is $15534, The median income for males was $19495 versus $11237 for females.
In 2000, 1225 pupils and students, of which 58.04% are male and 41.96% are female, 20.79% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.35% nursery or pri school, 4.73% kindergarten, 46.45% elementary school, 31.59% high school and 13.88% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5893 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5899 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5884 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5839 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5795 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5769 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5771 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5761 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5742 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5727 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5698 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 26 | 15 | 41 |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 20 | 58 |
| Elementary school | 304 | 265 | 569 |
| High school | 246 | 141 | 387 |
| College or graduate school | 97 | 73 | 170 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City city, Kentucky | $27371 | $32959 | $12637 |
| Muhlenberg County, Kentucky | $28566 | $33513 | $14798 |
| Kentucky, United States | $33672 | $40939 | $18093 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |