Central
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee
Central is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carter County, Tennessee, with 2,114 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,657 ft (505 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Watauga, 2.4 miles N.
- 2,114residents (2020 Census)
- 1,657 ftelevation · 505 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 600 / sq mipopulation density
- 37601ZIP code
About Central
Central is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in western Carter County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,717 at the 2000 census and 2,279 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
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Living in Central
- Median household income
- $37,444
- Median home value
- $151,800
- Median rent
- $952/mo
- Median age
- 55.8
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Central had 2,114 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,114 |
|---|---|
| Density | 600 per sq mi (232 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Central at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Carter County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,114 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.52 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3337° N, 82.2969° W |
| ZIP code | 37601 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4712460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Central
- Watauga2.4 mi N
- Pine Crest2.9 mi S
- Elizabethton3.3 mi E
- Johnson City4.7 mi W
- Biltmore4.9 mi NE
- Valley Forge6.0 mi E
- Hampton7.9 mi SE
- Unicoi7.9 mi S
- Bluff City8.8 mi N
- Hunter9.4 mi NE
- Oak Grove9.9 mi NW
- Jonesborough10.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Central
What county is Central in?
Central is in Carter County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Central, TN?
2,114 people lived in Central at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Central, TN?
The ZIP code of Central is 37601.
What is the elevation of Central?
1,657 feet (505 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Central?
Watauga (2.4 mi), Pine Crest (2.9 mi), Elizabethton (3.3 mi), Johnson City (4.7 mi), Biltmore (4.9 mi).
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