Categories in Central, Louisiana
Car Repair and MaintenanceAssociation or OrganizationChurchesReligious OrganizationConstruction of housesContractorHVAC ContractorRenovation of housesEntertainment ProviderFast food restaurantsRestaurantsFurniture storesLawn Care ServiceDentistsHair SalonBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceJanitorial ServiceServices for IndustryReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsResidential Property Rentals
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Central, Louisiana
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 11 | 28 years |
Central, Louisiana Facts
| Area | 62.9 mi² |
| Population | 32,608 |
| Male Population | 15,991 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 16,617 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +16.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +28.8% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 41.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $76,132 (2022) |
| 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 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,013 | 25,367 | 25,326 | 27,450 | 32,608 | 34,444 | 35,972 |
| Population Density | 445.1 / mi² | 403.1 / mi² | 402.4 / mi² | 436.2 / mi² | 518.1 / mi² | 547.3 / mi² | 571.6 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCentral, Louisiana Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 28.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central, Louisiana | +16.4% | +28.5% | +28.8% |
| Louisiana | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
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 |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Central, Louisiana Population Density
Population Density: 518 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central, Louisiana | 32,608 | 62.93 sq mi | 518 / 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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Central, Louisiana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Central, Louisiana Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $43,437 | $48,147 | $52,256 | $78,605 | $65,331 | $78,331 | $72,418 | $76,132 |
| Total GDP | $602.3M | $751.5M | $908.8M | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.7B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
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 | 562,692 tn | 17.26 tn | 8,940.9 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 |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Central, Louisiana CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 562,692 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 8,940.9 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.
Sources:
- 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 |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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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