Categories in Central, Louisiana
Central, Louisiana Facts
| Area | 62.9 mi² |
| Population | 28,739 |
| Male Population | 14,094 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 14,645 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.5% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 41.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Greenwell Springs, Greenwell Springs-Central, Pride, Park Forest/LA North |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 30.55435, -91.03677 |
| Zip Codes | 70818, 70837 |
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Central, Louisiana Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,013 | 25,367 | 25,326 | 27,450 | 28,739 |
| Population Density | 445.1 / mi² | 403.1 / mi² | 402.4 / mi² | 436.2 / mi² | 456.6 / mi² |
Central, Louisiana Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central, Louisiana | -2% | +8.2% | +8.4% |
| Louisiana | -1.9% | +3.3% | +1.6% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Central, Louisiana Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central, Louisiana | 40.4 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Louisiana | 36 yrs | 37.3 yrs | 34.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Central, Louisiana Population Density
Population Density: 457 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central, Louisiana | 28,739 | 62.93 sq mi | 457 / mi² |
| Louisiana | 4.6 million | 52,378.1 sq mi | 87.1 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Central, Louisiana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Central, Louisiana
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Central, Louisiana
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Central, Louisiana
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Central, Louisiana
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Central, Louisiana CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central, Louisiana | 495,928 tn | 17.26 tn | 7,880 tons/mi² |
| Louisiana | 69,917,434 tn | 15.32 tn | 1,334.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 495,928 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 7,880 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/2/10 | 4:34 AM | 3 | 33.8 km | 400 m | 14km E of Clinton, Louisiana | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/05 | 12:52 AM | 3 | 45.6 km | 5,000 m | Louisiana | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/30 | 12:17 PM | 4.2 | 61.6 km | — | Louisiana | usgs.gov |
Central, Louisiana
Central is the thirteenth-largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the second largest city in East Baton Rouge Parish. Central became the state's newest city in April 2005. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area. The po..
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