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Central City city, NE

ZIP 68826 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 68826

68826 has a population of 3,976 with a median age of 39.1 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.7%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.0%-68% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.8%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.6%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
19.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.0%-28% vs US avg
x
High school
31.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.7%+37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.8%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.5%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.4%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.6%-38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.7%+636% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 68826

Poverty Rate
7.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.6%-38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.3%+17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.0%-90% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.7%+636% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,976
Median age39.1
Poverty rate7.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born8.6%