Central City borough, Pennsylvania
Central City borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Central City borough is a geographic entity located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 954. The land area covers 0.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 954 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ±9.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 465 | ±75 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 568 | ±93 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 465 | ±75 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 103 | ±46 |
| Median Home Value | $67,400 | ±$4,034 |
| Median Gross Rent | $550 | ±$227 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,813 | ±$12,999 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,595 | ±$3,369 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | ±9.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 187 | ±111 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 417 | ±112 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.1% | ±9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF CENTRAL CITY
GUS Population: 969 (2024)
ID: 174100
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY/TREASURER
314 CENTRAL AVE, STE 201, CENTRAL CITY PA 15926
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GUS Population: 72,134 (2024)
ID: 173738
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
300 N CENTER AVE, STE 500, SOMERSET PA 15501-1472
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Berlin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Berlin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Berlin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Cairnbrook, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | New Paris, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-07 | Fishertown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | New Paris, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Johnstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Davidsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Johnstown, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
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College | 10.8 mi away | 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA, 15904-2949 |
8142626400
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WINDBER PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 1909 GRAHAM AVE, WINDBER, PA, 15963 |
(814) 467-4950
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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
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College | 10.9 mi away | 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA, 15904 |
8142697000
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SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY CONEMAUGH BRANCH
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 959 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HOLLSOPPLE, PA, 15935 |
(814) 479-0766
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Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 11.4 mi away | 445 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown, PA, 15904-2998 |
8142666073
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HIGHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 330 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15904 |
(814) 266-5610
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Somerset County Technology Center
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College Vocational | 14.0 mi away | 281 Technology Dr, Somerset, PA, 15501-4309 |
81444336516133
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SOMERSET COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 6022 GLADES PIKE, SUITE 120, SOMERSET, PA, 15501 |
(814) 445-2556
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DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
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College | 14.8 mi away | 1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA, 15905-4398 |
8145345844
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SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 6022 GLADES PIKE, SUITE 120, SOMERSET, PA, 15501 |
(814) 445-5907
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SHAWNEE SP, PA US, located 10.3 miles from Central City borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 18.7° | 27.5° | 2.76" | — |
| February | 39.5° | 19.3° | 29.4° | 2.35" | — |
| March | 48.0° | 25.9° | 36.9° | 3.26" | — |
| April | 62.2° | 36.2° | 49.2° | 3.62" | — |
| May | 71.5° | 46.3° | 58.9° | 4.06" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 54.9° | 67.1° | 3.96" | — |
| July | 83.9° | 59.0° | 71.5° | 3.17" | — |
| August | 82.5° | 57.5° | 70.0° | 3.45" | — |
| September | 75.2° | 50.0° | 62.6° | 3.74" | — |
| October | 63.6° | 38.4° | 51.0° | 3.09" | — |
| November | 51.2° | 29.8° | 40.5° | 3.04" | — |
| December | 40.2° | 23.0° | 31.6° | 3.15" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cairnbrook CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Indian Lake borough | Borough | 5.7 mi | — |
| Hooversville borough | Borough | 6.4 mi | — |
| Stoystown borough | Borough | 8.0 mi | — |
| Shanksville borough | Borough | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4211112296. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.