As of 2008, the City of Central, Louisiana reports ...
- Current population of 28,045
- Projected population up to 46,000 by 2020
Population growth in Central has been steady, and will rapidly accelerate in the coming years due to new
residential development patterns, expansion of Central’s major arterial roads and the consolidation of the
school system.
- Median household income of $65,000
- Up from $52,000 in 2000
The income distribution within Central will shift towards higher income households in the coming years.
This is largely due to higher-income families moving into Central rather than new economic opportunities
within Central, and is reflected in the cost of new homes.
- 88% of population is a high school graduate or has attained higher education
- Compared to 80% in Baton Rouge
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12th largest city in Louisiana
5th highest performing school district in Louisiana
Estimated 33,000 residents
More than double the number of building permits per 1000 than the National average |
