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Central City, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 969 · #605 in Pennsylvania
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About Central City
Set in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, Central City is a tiny community with an estimated population of 969.
Officially, Central City is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,794 residents per square mile.
📰 Central City News Today
- Somerset commissioners tease major economic development news; separately discuss Central City senior center - The Tribune-Democrat The Tribune-Democrat · Aug 11
- Central City Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Former Shade-Central City Superintendent files amended federal discrimination lawsuit WJAC · Jul 16
- Central City, PA Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Aug 2
- Patrick G. Merchant Obituary | Robert F. Mulcahy Funeral Home | Central City, PA Tribute Archive · Jun 5
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What Makes Central City Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Central City — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)969
Rank in state#605 of 1,013
Land area0.54 sq mi
Density1,794/sq mi
Coordinates40.1096, -78.8043