Central, SC Demographics

The total population of Central is estimated to be 5,272 with 2,339 males (44.37%) and 2,933 females (55.63%). There are 594 more females than males in Central.
The median household income in Central was $39,557 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 4,166(11.77%) from $35,391 in 2020. This income is 53.02% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Central sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $57,934. Overall, the median household income for the town of Central stands at $39,557.
In Central, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $22,830 for males and $14,799 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $43,472 for males and $46,594 for females.
In Central, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $57,612, while White households have a median household income of $37,757.
In 2022, the population of Central was 5,345, a 0.83% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Central's population was 5,301, an increase of 0.53% compared to a population of 5,273 in 2020.
The median age in Central, SC is 23.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 14.63% were under the age of 15, 47.52% aged 15 to 29, 28.17% aged 30 to 64, 8.22% aged 65 to 84, and 1.45% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Central population: 63.70% are White, 12.43% are Black or African American, 5.24% are Asian, 0.59% are some other race and 18.03% are multiracial.