Central, TX

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Central

Herty / River Crest Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Central

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.3%

Households with Children

44.2%

School Enrollment K-12

172

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.7%
School Age (5-17): 8.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.2%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.7%
High School / GED: 38.1%
Some College or Associate's: 32.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 42.3%
Single Parents: 2.0%
Couples & Adults: 31.9%
Living Alone: 23.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 20.8%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 8.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 87.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 1.4%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.6%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 16.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 83.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 88.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 84.6%
Spanish: 15.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.0%
Elementary (1-4): 1.6%
Middle School (5-8): 2.8%
High School (9-12): 3.1%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 86.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources