Central, TX

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Central

Downtown / Blackshear

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

Demographics of Central

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.4%

Households with Children

39.3%

School Enrollment K-12

734

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.4%
School Age (5-17): 21.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.5%
Working Age (35-54): 28.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.1%
Seniors (65+): 9.0%

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: 12.3%
High School / GED: 49.6%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.5%

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: 23.0%
Single Parents: 16.4%
Couples & Adults: 24.6%
Living Alone: 36.1%

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: 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 49.8%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
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: 89.4%
Puerto Rican: 2.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%

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: 42.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.2%

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: 73.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.4%

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: 79.5%
Spanish: 20.6%
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: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 6.8%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 6.7%
Not Enrolled: 71.0%

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