Central City
City in Merrick County, Nebraska
Central City is a city in Merrick County, Nebraska, with 3,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,699 ft (518 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Overland, 2.5 miles SE.
- 3,039residents (2020 Census)
- 1,699 ftelevation · 518 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 1,248 / sq mipopulation density
- 68826ZIP code
About Central City
Central City is a city in and the county seat of Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Grand Island metropolitan area. The population was 3,039 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Central City
- Median household income
- $73,229
- Median home value
- $165,300
- Median rent
- $677/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Central City had 3,039 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,039 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,248 per sq mi (482 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Central City at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Merrick County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,039 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.44 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1130° N, 98.0003° W |
| ZIP code | 68826 |
| Official website | cc-ne.com/ccne |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3108535 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Central City
- Overland2.5 mi SE
- Hordville6.2 mi E
- Marquette7.4 mi S
- Archer8.1 mi NW
- Chapman10.4 mi SW
- Clarks11.0 mi NE
- Polk11.6 mi E
- Palmer15.5 mi NW
- Hampton17.1 mi S
- Aurora17.2 mi S
- Fullerton17.5 mi N
- Phillips18.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Central City
What county is Central City in?
Central City is in Merrick County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Central City, NE?
3,039 people lived in Central City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Central City, NE?
The ZIP code of Central City is 68826.
What is the elevation of Central City?
1,699 feet (518 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Central City?
Overland (2.5 mi), Hordville (6.2 mi), Marquette (7.4 mi), Archer (8.1 mi), Chapman (10.4 mi).
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