Central City, SD Median Household Income: Trends, Analysis, and Key Findings

The median household income in Central City was $45,208 in 2023, which marked an a decrease of 1,742(3.71%) from $46,950 in 2020. This income is 57.56% of the U.S. median household income of $78,538 (all incomes in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars).
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Updated Mar 3, 2025

Median Household Income in Central City, SD (2010-2023, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars)

Below, you will find a table illustrating the median household income in Central City, spanning the years from 2010 to 2023, with all figures adjusted to 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars.

Year Median Household Income YOY Change($) YOY Change(%)
2010 47,417 - -
2011 39,484 -7,933 -16.73%
2012 38,581 -903 -2.29%
2013 48,855 10,274 26.63%
2014 46,196 -2,659 -5.44%
2015 40,133 -6,063 -13.12%
2016 41,101 968 2.41%
2017 44,945 3,844 9.35%
2018 45,866 921 2.05%
2019 45,582 -284 -0.62%
2020 46,950 1,368 3.00%
2021 46,146 -804 -1.71%
2022 61,173 15,027 32.56%
2023 45,208 -15,965 -26.10%

Central City, SD median household income trends: 2010 to 2023

From 2010 to 2023, the median household income for Central City decreased by $2,209 (4.66%), as per the American Community Survey estimates. In comparison, median household income for the United States increased by $5,602 (7.68%) between 2010 and 2023.

Analyzing the trend in median household income between the years 2010 and 2023, spanning 13 annual cycles, we observed that median household income, when adjusted for 2023 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS), experienced growth year by year for 6 years and declined for 7 years.

The line chart shows Central City, SD median household income from 2010 to 2023. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.
Central City, SD median household income trends: 2010 to 2023. The chart illustrates income fluctuations over the years, highlighting the impact of inflation on economic trends. We observed that the median household income experienced growth year by year for 6 years and declined for 7 years. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates

The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2021 to 2022, when the median household income increased by 15,027 (from $46,146 to $61,173). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2022 to 2023, when the median household income decreased by 15,965 (from $61,173 to $45,208).

In South Dakota, among cities with populations of fewer than 5,000 residents, Central City ranks 205th out of 243 for median household income. This rank indicates that it falls within the lower-income range of small cities within the state of South Dakota.

Median household income in Central City, SD by household size

To gain deeper insights into the median household income for Central City, we conducted an analysis of the most recent available data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5 year Estimates (the most recent data available).

Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, only 1, and 2-person households were found in Central City. Across the different household sizes in Central City the mean income is $59,708, and the standard deviation is $23,983. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 40.17%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.

In the most recent year, 2023, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $42,750. It then further increased to $76,667 for 2-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

Bar chart showing Central City, SD median household income for different household sizes in 2023. The chart illustrates income trends for 1-person to 7-or-more person households, with values adjusted for inflation. It provides insights into income disparities and variations across household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.
Central City, SD median household income, by household size (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Central City median household income by household size

The table below displays median household incomes for various household sizes, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore how household income varies with the size of the family unit.

Household Size Median Household Income
1-person households 42,750
2-person households 76,667
3-person households 0
4-person households 0
5-person households 0
6-person households 0
7-or-more-person households 0

According to the Census Bureau data, the median household income reaches its peak among 2-person households, reaching $76,667 .

Central City, SD income distribution and inequality

To gain a comprehensive understanding of income distribution in Central City, we conducted an analysis of quintiles data from the U.S. Census Bureau. While the bureau does not categorize income into subjective classes like lower-income, middle-class, or upper-class, they instead divide the population into five quintiles, ensuring that each quintile represents nearly the same number of households. This classification allows us to analyze income levels across a spectrum from the lowest to the highest income groups.

Key findings:

  • Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is NA, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is NA. This indicates that the top earners earn NA times compared to the lowest earners.
  • Top 5%: The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is NA, which is NA higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1261.61% higher compared to the NA quintile.

Furthermore, as per the Census Bureau, the Gini coefficient for Central City is 0.3239. Gini coefficient is a numeric measure ranging from 0 to 1, where lower numbers indicate greater income equality (with 0 representing complete equality, where all households earn the same income) and higher values signify greater income inequality (with 1 being complete inequality where one household receives all income).

Gini coefficient:
0.3239

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS)

With a Gini coefficient of 0.3239, it is evident that income distribution in Central City, SD exihibits characterstics of moderate equality . This also implies that the majority of households in Central City enjoy fairly equitable access to income resources, contributing to a reasonably fair and even economic landscape.

Median household income in Central City, SD by family type, 2023

The Census Bureau classifies households into different categories, including total households, family households, and non-family households. Our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data for Central City reveals how household income distribution varies among these categories.

Interestingly, we found that the median household income NA vary between family households and non-family households. In 2023, for Central City, NA.

NA. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $19,607.

Central City, SD households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, 2023, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars

The table below presents a breakdown of households across various income brackets in Central City. The data in the table offers insights into the distribution of Central City households based on income levels.

Income Level All Households % All Households Family Households % Family Households Non-Family Households % Non-Family Households
Total: 67 100.00% 32 100.00% 35 100.00%
Less than $10,000 4 5.97% 3 9.38% 1 2.86%
$10,000 to $14,999 - - - - - -
$15,000 to $19,999 3 4.48% - - 3 8.57%
$20,000 to $24,999 5 7.46% - - 5 14.29%
$25,000 to $29,999 1 1.49% - - 1 2.86%
$30,000 to $34,999 5 7.46% - - 5 14.29%
$35,000 to $39,999 - - - - - -
$40,000 to $44,999 15 22.39% - - 15 42.86%
$45,000 to $49,999 6 8.96% 4 12.50% 2 5.71%
$50,000 to $59,999 1 1.49% 1 3.13% - -
$60,000 to $74,999 4 5.97% 2 6.25% 2 5.71%
$75,000 to $99,999 20 29.85% 19 59.38% 1 2.86%
$100,000 to $124,999 1 1.49% 1 3.13% - -
$125,000 to $149,999 - - - - - -
$150,000 to $199,999 1 1.49% 1 3.13% - -
$200,000 or more 1 1.49% 1 3.13% - -

Key findings:

  • For Family Households: In Central City, the majority of family households, representing NA%, earn NA, showcasing a substantial share of the community families falling within this income bracket. Conversely, the minority of family households, comprising NA%, have incomes falling NA, representing a smaller but still significant segment of the community.
  • For Non-Family Households: In Central City, the majority of non-family households, accounting for NA%, have income NA, indicating that a substantial portion of non-family households falls within this income bracket. On the other hand, the minority of non-family households, comprising NA%, earn NA, representing a smaller, yet notable, portion of non-family households in the community.
  • For Total Households (Combining Family and Non-Family): When considering total households in Central City, the majority, constituting NA%, earn NA, demonstrating that a significant portion of community households falls within this income bracket. Simultaneously, the minority of total households, representing NA%, have incomes NA, signifying a smaller segment of households in the community.

Things to know

What is the Gini index for Central City, SD?

As per the Census Bureau, the Gini coefficient for Central City is 0.3239. With this value of Gini coefficient, it is evident that income distribution in Central City exihibits characterstics of moderate equality .

This also implies that the majority of households in Central City enjoy fairly equitable access to income resources, contributing to a reasonably fair and even economic landscape.

What is the median household income in Central City, SD?

As per the latest data available from American Community Survey, the median household income for Central City is $45,208 (in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars). This income is 57.56% of the U.S. median household income of $78,538 (all incomes in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars).

How does Central City, SD median household income compare to the rest of the United States?

In South Dakota, among cities with populations of fewer than 5,000 residents, Central City ranks 205th out of 243 for median household income. This rank indicates that it falls within the lower-income range of small cities within the state of South Dakota.

References

Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

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Central City, SD Median Household Income Trends (2010-2023, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars)
Last updated March 3, 2025
ACS
Free
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CSV, JSON
2019-2023
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset illustrates the median household income in Central City, spanning the years from 2010 to 2023, with all figures adjusted to 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varied over the last decade. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into median household income trends and explore income variations.

Key observations:

From 2010 to 2023, the median household income for Central City decreased by $2,209 (4.66%), as per the American Community Survey estimates. In comparison, median household income for the United States increased by $5,602 (7.68%) between 2010 and 2023.

Analyzing the trend in median household income between the years 2010 and 2023, spanning 13 annual cycles, we observed that median household income, when adjusted for 2023 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS), experienced growth year by year for 6 years and declined for 7 years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Years for which data is available:

  • 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 0223

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column presents the data year from 2010 to 2023
  • Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific year
  • YOY Change($): Change in median household income between the current and the previous year, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars
  • YOY Change(%): Percent change in median household income between current and the previous year

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Median Household Income Variation by Family Size in Central City, SD: Comparative analysis across 7 household sizes
Last updated March 3, 2025
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2019-2023
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in Central City, SD, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

  • Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, only 1, and 2-person households were found in Central City. Across the different household sizes in Central City the mean income is $59,708, and the standard deviation is $23,983. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 40.17%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.
  • In the most recent year, 2023, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $42,750. It then further increased to $76,667 for 2-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

  • 1-person households
  • 2-person households
  • 3-person households
  • 4-person households
  • 5-person households
  • 6-person households
  • 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

  • Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
  • Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Central City median household income. You can refer the same here

Central City, SD households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars
Last updated March 3, 2025
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2019-2023
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents a breakdown of households across various income brackets in Central City, SD, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau classifies households into different categories, including total households, family households, and non-family households. Our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data for Central City, SD reveals how household income distribution varies among these categories. The dataset highlights the variation in number of households with income, offering valuable insights into the distribution of Central City households based on income levels.

Key observations

  • For Family Households: In Central City, the majority of family households, representing NA%, earn NA, showcasing a substantial share of the community families falling within this income bracket. Conversely, the minority of family households, comprising NA%, have incomes falling NA, representing a smaller but still significant segment of the community.
  • For Non-Family Households: In Central City, the majority of non-family households, accounting for NA%, have income NA, indicating that a substantial portion of non-family households falls within this income bracket. On the other hand, the minority of non-family households, comprising NA%, earn NA, representing a smaller, yet notable, portion of non-family households in the community.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

  • Less than $10,000
  • $10,000 to $14,999
  • $15,000 to $19,999
  • $20,000 to $24,999
  • $25,000 to $29,999
  • $30,000 to $34,999
  • $35,000 to $39,999
  • $40,000 to $44,999
  • $45,000 to $49,999
  • $50,000 to $59,999
  • $60,000 to $74,999
  • $75,000 to $99,999
  • $125,000 to $149,999
  • $150,000 to $199,999
  • $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

  • Income Level: The income level represents the income brackets ranging from Less than $10,000 to $200,000 or more in Central City, SD (As mentioned above).
  • All Households: Count of households for the specified income level
  • % All Households: Percentage of households at the specified income level relative to the total households in Central City, SD
  • Family Households: Count of family households for the specified income level
  • % Family Households: Percentage of family households at the specified income level relative to the total family households in Central City, SD
  • Non-Family Households: Count of non-family households for the specified income level
  • % Non-Family Households: Percentage of non-family households at the specified income level relative to the total non-family households in Central City, SD

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Central City median household income. You can refer the same here

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