How long do people stay in their homes in Central City, NE?
32.2% (±9.4 points) of households in Central City, NE moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 32.2% (±9.4 points)
- Since before 2000
- 15.2%
When households in Central City moved in
| Moved in | Central City | Merrick County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 9.5% (±5.7 points) | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 22.7% (±7.5 points) | 14.7% | 20.9% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 42.4% (±9.4 points) | 40.7% | 39.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 10.1% (±4.2 points) | 17.0% | 15.9% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.0% (±4.3 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 7.2% (±4.4 points) | 13.2% | 9.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Central City, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Merrick County (19.3%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (25.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Central City
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | — | 32.2% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | 1.7 mi | 17.6% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Island Township | 5.8 mi | 33.3% (±60.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central Township (Merrick County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±75.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hordville | 6.2 mi | 7.6% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette | 7.4 mi | 37.4% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midland Township (Merrick County) | 7.5 mi | 7.0% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mead Township | 9.0 mi | 4.8% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 9.9 mi | 7.1% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chapman Township (Merrick County), NE (7.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Merrick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Island Township | 33.3% (±60.7 points) |
| 2 | Central City | 32.2% (±9.4 points) |
| 3 | Palmer | 23.2% (±10.3 points) |
| 4 | Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | 21.6% (±26.9 points) |
| 5 | Loup Township (Merrick County) | 20.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 6 | Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | 17.6% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Clarks | 13.5% (±17.1 points) |
| 8 | Chapman | 13.2% (±8.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Merrick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Central City
How often do people move in Central City?
32.2% of households in Central City, NE moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Central City have?
15.2% of households in Central City have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Central City city, Nebraska (place:08535, in state:31).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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