Demographics in Central, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

29,603

Male

14,353

48.5%

Female

15,250

51.5%

Median Age

40.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

79.0%

Black

11.6%

Hispanic

4.8%

Asian

0.4%

Two or More

7.6%

Other

0.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

21.9%

High School or Higher

44.5%

Foreign Born

2.1%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

46.3%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Central, LA has a population of 29,603 with a median age of 40.3. The racial makeup is 79.0% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 11.6% Black. About 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.1%.