Central, SC Demographics
What is the population of Central?
There are 5,299 residents in Central, with a median age of 22. Of this, 48.86% are males and 51.14% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.43% of the resident pool in Central, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.43%. Additionally, 9.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,553 people in Central currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,299 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 2,589 | 10.7% |
| Female Population | 2,710 | -7.6% |
Male Population 48.86%
Female Population 51.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 22 | 1.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 4,633 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 182 | -19.1% |
| Not Citizen | 484 | 7.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.43%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.43%
Not Citizen 9.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 92 | 50.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 378 | -7.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 561 | -22.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 544 | -13.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,553 | 8.7% |
Moved from Abroad 1.79%
Moved from Same County 7.37%
Moved from Same State 10.94%
Moved from Different State 10.61%
Same House as Last Year 69.29%
What are the employment statistics in Central?
White-collar workers make up 81.88% of the working population in Central, while blue-collar employees account for 18.12%. There are also 224 entrepreneurs in Central (4.81% of the workforce); 2,958 workers employed in private companies (63.5%); and 1,270 people working in governmental institutions (27.26%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,814 | 100.5% |
| Blue Collar | 844 | 96.7% |
White Collar 81.88%
Blue Collar 18.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 224 | 39.1% |
| Private Companies | 2,958 | 91.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,270 | 166.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 206 | 43.1% |
Self Employees 4.81%
Private Companies 63.5%
Governmental Workers 27.26%
Not for Profit Companies 4.42%
How many households are there in Central?
There are a total of 1,892 households in Central, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 44.61% of these Central households, while non-family units account for the remaining 55.39%. Additionally, 33.88% of households have children and 66.12% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,892 | 0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -23.1% |
| Family Households | 844 | 10.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,048 | -6.8% |
Family Households 44.61%
Non-Family Households 55.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 641 | 16.6% |
| Households without Children | 1,251 | -6.4% |
Households with Children 33.88%
Households without Children 66.12%
What are the median and average incomes in Central?
The average annual household income in Central is $63,094, while the median household income sits at $58,262 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $61,684, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $40,543. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,674 and $31,583, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $63,094 | 13.4% |
| Median Household Income | $58,262 | 26.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,503 | -9.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,192 | 5.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Central?
There are 2,162 housing units in Central, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1993. Of the 1,892 occupied housing units in Central, 22.99% are owner-occupied, while 77.01% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.05% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $243,800. In general, housing costs reach $980 per month in Central.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,162 | -1.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1993 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 207 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 62 | 264.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 52 | 26.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 122 | -47.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 163 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 341 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 507 | 4.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 586 | 4.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 77 | -41.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 45 | 164.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,892 | 0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 435 | 14.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,457 | -3.3% |
Owner Occupied 22.99%
Renter Occupied 77.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 296 | 23.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 139 | 0.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $243,800 | 12.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $206,300 | 4.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $980 | 6.0% |
With Mortgage 68.05%
Without Mortgage 31.95%
What is the level of education in Central?
Approximately 27.51% of the population in Central holds a high school degree (that's 1,171 residents), while 31.39% have attained a college certificate (1,336 locals) and 22.42% have a bachelor's degree (954 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 62 | -12.7% |
| Some High School | 1,171 | -7.1% |
| Some College | 1,336 | 228.3% |
| Associate Degree | 336 | 26.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 954 | 11.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 397 | -4.8% |
No High School 1.46%
Some High School 27.51%
Some College 31.39%
Associate Degree 7.89%
Bachelor's Degree 22.42%
Graduate Degree 9.33%
What is the marital status of Central residents?
A total of 2,616 people in Central have never been married (which represents 59.79% of the total population), while 1,305 of them are wedded (29.83%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 73 (1.67%) and 267 (6.1%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,616 | -8.1% |
| Married | 1,305 | 10.4% |
| Separated | 73 | -46.7% |
| Widowed | 187 | 21.4% |
| Divorced | 267 | -15.5% |
Never Married 59.79%
Married 29.83%
Separated 1.67%
Widowed 4.27%
Divorced 6.1%
What are the most common means of transportation in Central?
The top three means of transportation people in Central use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 1,943 residents commute by car, 110 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 84 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,943 | -3.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 110 | 30.9% |
| Walk | 84 | 110.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Central by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.