Central City
City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Central City is a city in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, with 5,819 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Carrollton, 2.7 miles N.
- 5,819residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 1,098 / sq mipopulation density
- 42330ZIP code
About Central City
Central City is a home rule-class city in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 5,819 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in the county and the principal community in the Central City Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Muhlenberg County.
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Living in Central City
- Median household income
- $50,885
- Median home value
- $143,600
- Median rent
- $683/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Central City had 5,819 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,819 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,098 per sq mi (424 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Central City at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Muhlenberg County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,819 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.30 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2968° N, 87.1290° W |
| ZIP code | 42330 |
| Official website | centralcitykytourism.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2113978 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Central City
- South Carrollton2.7 mi N
- Cleaton3.8 mi SE
- Powderly4.2 mi S
- Greenville6.5 mi SW
- Bremen6.9 mi NW
- Drakesboro7.0 mi SE
- Rockport8.2 mi E
- Beechmont10.1 mi SE
- Island10.1 mi N
- Centertown11.1 mi NE
- Sacramento11.3 mi NW
- McHenry12.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Central City
What county is Central City in?
Central City is in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Central City, KY?
5,819 people lived in Central City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Central City, KY?
The ZIP code of Central City is 42330.
What is the elevation of Central City?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Central City?
South Carrollton (2.7 mi), Cleaton (3.8 mi), Powderly (4.2 mi), Greenville (6.5 mi), Bremen (6.9 mi).
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