Demographics & People — Central, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,299 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 24.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,892 |
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| Family Households | 844 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4168 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,576 |
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| Black or African American | 386 |
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| Asian | 431 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 376 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,966 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,775 |
| American | 449 |
| Italian | 384 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 367 |
| Irish | 347 |
| German | 249 |
| English | 207 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 191 |
| Arab | 171 |
Language
| English Only | 4,121 |
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| Spanish | 206 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,826 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 110 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,335 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Central, South Carolina.
