Park Central, Abilene, TX Demographics

What is the population of Park Central?

There are 27,797 residents in Park Central, with a median age of 33.2. Of this, 48.79% are males and 51.21% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.18% of the resident pool in Park Central, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.82%. Additionally, 4% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 21,837 people in Park Central currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 27,797 3.7%
Male Population 13,562 4.4%
Female Population 14,235 3.0%
Male Population 48.79%
Female Population 51.21%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 33.2 -0.9%
Citizen U.S. Born 25,346 3.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1,339 -12.5%
Not Citizen 1,112 47.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 91.18%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.82%
Not Citizen 4%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 305 193.3%
Moved from Same County 3,286 12.3%
Moved from Same State 1,216 -5.5%
Moved from Different State 825 8.4%
Same House as Last Year 21,837 2.0%
Moved from Abroad 1.11%
Moved from Same County 11.96%
Moved from Same State 4.43%
Moved from Different State 3%
Same House as Last Year 79.5%

What are the employment statistics in Park Central?

White-collar workers make up 82.95% of the working population in Park Central, while blue-collar employees account for 17.05%. There are also 915 entrepreneurs in Park Central (7.26% of the workforce); 7,625 workers employed in private companies (60.49%); and 2,479 people working in governmental institutions (19.67%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 10,456 -1.5%
Blue Collar 2,149 -7.8%
White Collar 82.95%
Blue Collar 17.05%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 915 -10.9%
Private Companies 7,625 -3.4%
Governmental Workers 2,479 2.9%
Not for Profit Companies 1,586 -2.2%
Self Employees 7.26%
Private Companies 60.49%
Governmental Workers 19.67%
Not for Profit Companies 12.58%

How many households are there in Park Central?

There are a total of 11,689 households in Park Central, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.39% of these Park Central households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.61%. Additionally, 28.35% of households have children and 71.65% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 11,689 3.2%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 6,942 4.8%
Non-Family Households 4,747 0.9%
Family Households 59.39%
Non-Family Households 40.61%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 3,314 1.4%
Households without Children 8,375 3.9%
Households with Children 28.35%
Households without Children 71.65%

What are the median and average incomes in Park Central?

The average annual household income in Park Central is $93,747, while the median household income sits at $73,381 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $72,775, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $111,051. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,592 and $55,441, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $93,747 6.7%
Median Household Income $73,381 4.5%
People below Poverty Level 25 N/A
People above Poverty Level 25,011 1.9%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Park Central?

There are 12,576 housing units in Park Central, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 11,689 occupied housing units in Park Central, 53.94% are owner-occupied, while 46.06% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $244,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,202 per month in Park Central.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 12,576 3.1%
Median Year Built 1988 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 90 11.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 35 2.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 146 -45.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 207 -32.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2,520 3.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3,923 4.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1,842 9.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1,704 -2.5%
Built between 2010 and 2019 1,938 7.4%
Built in 2020 or Later 171 116.5%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 11,689 3.2%
Owner Occupied 6,305 2.2%
Renter Occupied $5,384 4.4%
Owner Occupied 53.94%
Renter Occupied 46.06%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 4,015 3.9%
Without Mortgage 2,290 -0.8%
Median Value with Mortgage $244,300 11.2%
Median Value without Mortgage $227,100 23.6%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,202 6.2%
With Mortgage 63.68%
Without Mortgage 36.32%

What is the level of education in Park Central?

Approximately 27.61% of the population in Park Central holds a high school degree (that's 5,832 residents), while 23.25% have attained a college certificate (6,472 locals) and 20.78% have a bachelor's degree (4,390 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 410 1.5%
Some High School 5,832 -4.2%
Some College 6,472 8.9%
Associate Degree 2,991 24.5%
Bachelor's Degree 4,390 14.2%
Graduate Degree 2,589 -4.8%
No High School 1.94%
Some High School 27.61%
Some College 23.25%
Associate Degree 14.16%
Bachelor's Degree 20.78%
Graduate Degree 12.26%

What is the marital status of Park Central residents?

A total of 6,917 people in Park Central have never been married (which represents 31.29% of the total population), while 11,959 of them are wedded (54.09%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 321 (1.45%) and 2,053 (9.29%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 6,917 7.5%
Married 11,959 4.6%
Separated 321 4.2%
Widowed 1,179 -9.7%
Divorced 2,053 2,053.0%
Never Married 31.29%
Married 54.09%
Separated 1.45%
Widowed 5.33%
Divorced 9.29%

What are the most common means of transportation in Park Central?

The top three means of transportation people in Park Central use to get to work are: car, bicycle and walking. A total of 12,673 residents commute by car, 240 prefer going to work by bicycle and 112 by walking
Y-o-Y Change
Car 12,673 0.9%
Bus or TrolleyBus 46 -6.1%
Bicycle 240 900.0%
Motorcycle 8 33.3%
TaxiCab 7 40.0%
Walk 112 6.7%

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.