Central, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 5,345 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: +51.8%
Males: 2,378  (44.5%)
Females: 2,967  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

21.8 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29630.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,240 (it was $23,869 in 2000)
Central:

$42,240
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,333 (it was $14,394 in 2000)

Central town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $241,219 (it was $74,800 in 2000)
Central:

$241,219
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $228,896; detached houses: $237,368; mobile homes: $114,591

Median gross rent in 2022: $895.

March 2022 cost of living index in Central: 87.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.3%
(38.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.0% for Black residents, 39.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.9% for other race residents, 13.2% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Central, SC (2022)
    • 3,26660.9%White alone
    • 1,14521.3%Two or more races
    • 4087.6%Hispanic
    • 3987.4%Black alone
    • 3757.0%Asian alone
    • 400.7%Other race alone

Races in Central detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Central, South Carolina as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Central is 1,331 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Central by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(48.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.1)
2
(38.8)
4
(77.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.4)
3
(57.3)
1
(19.3)
1
(18.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.3)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
5
(120.4)
3
(58.2)
2
(38.3)
5
(95.7)
2
(38.8)
1
(19.3)
2
(38.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.5)
1
(18.3)
1
(18.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
10
(240.7)
15
(290.8)
10
(191.6)
11
(210.6)
3
(58.2)
4
(77.1)
9
(175.0)
8
(154.9)
3
(57.3)
4
(77.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(37.0)
1
(18.3)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
31
(746.3)
55
(1,066)
40
(766.4)
28
(536.0)
29
(562.8)
21
(405.0)
18
(350.1)
10
(193.6)
12
(229.1)
8
(154.4)
3
(55.8)
4
(74.0)
10
(182.5)
3
(56.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
170
(4,092)
170
(3,295)
231
(4,426)
230
(4,403)
139
(2,697)
201
(3,877)
283
(5,504)
203
(3,930)
163
(3,112)
120
(2,317)
127
(2,361)
94
(1,738)
122
(2,227)
83
(1,556)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
17
(409.2)
7
(135.7)
14
(268.3)
4
(76.6)
9
(174.7)
9
(173.6)
25
(486.2)
12
(232.3)
6
(114.5)
7
(135.1)
7
(130.1)
8
(148.0)
9
(164.3)
9
(168.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(48.1)
1
(19.4)
1
(19.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index371.4292.9302.0344.2215.6280.2330.2235.8206.9145.2123.699.5138.785.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Central, SC

Crime rate in Central detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 12 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.01
South Carolina average:

2.21
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Ancestries: American (13.5%), English (4.7%), Italian (3.5%), Irish (2.9%), British (2.7%), Iraqi (2.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 910 feet

Land area: 2.41 square miles.

Population density: 2,221 people per square mile   (low).

Central, South Carolina map

562 residents are foreign born (5.5% Asia, 3.1% Latin America, 1.3% Africa).

This town:

10.5%
South Carolina:

5.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Central town:

0.4% ($267)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, SC (23.9 miles , pop. 56,002).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (114.3 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (555.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Norris, SC (1.8 miles ),
Clemson, SC (1.8 miles ),
Pendleton, SC (2.2 miles ),
Six Mile, SC (2.4 miles ),
Liberty, SC (2.6 miles ),
Newry, SC (2.7 miles),
Utica, SC (3.0 miles ),
Seneca, SC (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 34.72 N, Longitude: 82.78 W

Area code: 864

Distribution of median household income in Central, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Central, SC in 2022

Property values in Central, SC

Central satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 21 buildings, average cost: $190,300
  • 2021: 41 buildings, average cost: $202,400
  • 2020: 45 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 32 buildings, average cost: $104,100
  • 2018: 17 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2017: 67 buildings, average cost: $81,100
  • 2016: 17 buildings, average cost: $107,600
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $114,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,300
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $94,800
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $164,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $112,200
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,500
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,800
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Central, SC residents
Average permit cost in Central, SC
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +875 (+33.1%).
Most common industries in Central, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (29.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.0%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
  • Health care (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (27.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.2%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (32.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.8%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.6%)
  • Social assistance (2.4%)
Most common occupations in Central, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (10.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (12.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Engineers (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (8.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)

Average climate in Central, South Carolina

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Central, South Carolina environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 79.9. This is about average.

City:

79.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2011 was 0.187. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 6.08. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.08
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.192. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.192
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2017 was 26.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 18.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.8
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2011 was 0.00369. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00369
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Central-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 9% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/27/1994, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the Central town center injured 37 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1973, a category F3 tornado 20.1 miles away from the town center injured 40 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Central-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 24% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 61.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 153.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 99.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 163.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 348.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 249.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pickens County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Central topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Central:

  • CLEMSON AREA RETIREMENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CLEMSON, SC)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL SERVICES OF PENDLETON (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; PENDLETON, SC)
  • MAJESTY HEALTH AND REHAB OF EASLEY, LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; EASLEY, SC)
  • FMC OCONEE DIALYSIS CLINIC INC (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; SENECA, SC)
  • DHEC REGION 2 HOME HEALTH SVS (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; PICKENS, SC)
  • REDEEMER HEALTH AND REHAB OF PICKENS, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PICKENS, SC)
  • SENECA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SENECA, SC)

Amtrak station near Central:

  • 4 miles: CLEMSON (U.S. 123 & STATE HWY. 133) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Operable nuclear power plants near Central:

  • 11 miles: Oconee 1 and 2 in Seneca, SC.
  • 11 miles: Oconee 3 in Seneca, SC.

College/University in Central:

  • Southern Wesleyan University (Full-time enrollment: 1,548; Location: 907 Wesleyan Drive; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.swu.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Central:

  • Clemson University (about 5 miles; Clemson, SC; Full-time enrollment: 20,131)
  • Tri-County Technical College (about 6 miles; Pendleton, SC; FT enrollment: 5,174)
  • Anderson University (about 17 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)
  • Furman University (about 24 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,988)
  • Greenville Technical College (about 25 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 9,859)
  • Bob Jones University (about 26 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 3,308)
  • North Greenville University (about 34 miles; Tigerville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,341)

Public high school in Central:

  • D. W. DANIEL HIGH (Students: 1,007, Location: 140 BLUE AND GOLD BOULEVARD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Central:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Central Fire Department Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Central include: White Oak Springs Baptist Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), Central Church of God (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Mount Zion Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Central Heritage Society (Historical Places & Services; 416 Church Street), Ashtabula Plantation Home (Historical Places & Services; 2725 Old Greenville Highway).

Birthplace of: Lindsey Graham - Politician.

Pickens County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Central that have no violations reported:

  • CENTRAL TOWN OF (3910005) (Population served: 3,485, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

32.3%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
373 people in college/university student housing in 2010
73 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000
38 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Central (2011 data):

  • First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc.: Central Branch at 100 Church Street, branch established on 1958/03/15. Info updated 2011/08/24: Bank assets: $8,104.0 mil, Deposits: $6,880.8 mil, headquarters in Columbia, SC, positive income, 197 total offices, Holding Company: First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc.
  • Woodforest National Bank: Central Branch at 1286 Eighteen Mile Road, branch established on 2008/06/14. Info updated 2011/05/10: Bank assets: $3,488.9 mil, Deposits: $3,097.6 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 766 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(K) Provisions)

For population 15 years and over in Central:

Marital status in Central, SC
  • Never married: 62.4%
  • Now married: 24.2%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

For population 25 years and over in Central:

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.0
South Carolina average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Central
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Central, SC (based on Pickens County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant46,242147
Mainline Protestant9,64032
Catholic2,8683
Other9637
Black Protestant4755
None59,036-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Pickens County:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Here:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
Pickens County:

4.24 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 85
This county:

7.35 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.3%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Pickens County:

27.3%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Pickens County:

12.8%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Central:

46.5%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Central:

46.0%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Central:

28.3
State:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
Central:

20.1%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Central:

11.7%
South Carolina:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Central:

6.8
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Central:

27.1%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
Central:

56.7%
State:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.1%
South Carolina:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Central, SC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 9$35,491$47,3210$0
Streets and Highways 4$13,536$40,6080$0
Financial Administration 3$9,228$36,9120$0
Solid Waste Management 3$9,201$36,8040$0
Water Supply 3$10,347$41,3880$0
Judicial and Legal 3$7,376$29,5040$0
Parks and Recreation 2$10,016$60,0961$1,353
Other Government Administration 2$11,777$70,66210$3,995
Sewerage 1$5,654$67,8483$5,896
Police - Other 1$3,218$38,6160$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$3,915
Totals for Government 31$115,844$44,84315$15,159

Central government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $5,044,000 ($943.69)
    Police Protection: $170,000 ($31.81)
    Financial Administration: $159,000 ($29.75)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,031,000 ($192.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,028,000 ($192.33)
    Sewerage: $939,000 ($175.68)
    Police Protection: $669,000 ($125.16)
    Financial Administration: $229,000 ($42.84)
    Local Fire Protection: $139,000 ($26.01)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $119,000 ($22.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,145,000 ($214.22)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $84,000 ($15.72)

Central government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,355,000 ($253.51)
    Solid Waste Management: $226,000 ($42.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $59,000 ($11.04)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $570,000 ($106.64)
    Natural Resources: $47,000 ($8.79)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $361,000 ($67.54)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($2.99)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $766,000 ($143.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $108,000 ($20.21)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,646,000 ($307.95)
    Property: $263,000 ($49.20)

Central government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,730,000 ($697.85)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,563,000 ($666.60)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $167,000 ($31.24)
Businesses in Central, SC
NameCountNameCount
Dunkin Donuts1RadioShack1
GNC1SAS Shoes1
Hardee's1Subway1
Lowe's1U-Haul2
New Balance1Waffle House1
Nike1Walmart1
Penske1

Strongest AM radio stations in Central:

  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WAHT (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLEMSON, SC)
  • WTBI (1540 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PICKENS, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS)
  • WELP (1360 AM; 5 kW; EASLEY, SC)
  • WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
  • WANS (1280 AM; 5 kW; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: FM 103 INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGCR (720 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PISGAH FOREST, NC; Owner: ANCHOR BAPTIST BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • WGVL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WYRD (1330 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Central:

  • WJMZ-FM (107.3 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHZT (98.1 FM; SENECA, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSBF-FM (88.1 FM; CLEMSON, SC; Owner: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WESC-FM (92.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCP-FM (104.9 FM; CLEMSON, SC; Owner: GOLDEN CORNERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMUU-FM (94.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)
  • WEPR (90.1 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMYI (102.5 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLFJ-FM (89.3 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSPA-FM (98.9 FM; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • W218AD (91.5 FM; BREVARD, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WFBC-FM (93.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZT-FM (96.7 FM; MAULDIN, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WTPT (93.3 FM; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: UPSTATE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W269AY (101.7 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Central:

  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WHNS (Channel 21; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • W22AC (Channel 22; HARTWELL & ROYSTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WBSC-TV (Channel 40; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: ANDERSON (WFBC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WYFF (Channel 4; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WYFF HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W50CL (Channel 50; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Central fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Central fatal accident list:

Feb 8, 2009 12:38 AM, 337, 15, Lat: 34.724403, Lon: -82.785072, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 27, 2003 11:18 PM, Sr-15, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 27, 2000 05:27 PM, Sr-93, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 3, 1988 04:45 PM, 15, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 2, 1981 08:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 7, 1978 09:35 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 28, 1978 02:50 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 47.9mTotal length
  • $1,744,000Total costs
  • 76,050Total average daily traffic
  • 4,451Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Central, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 71960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Central, SC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

98 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Central)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Central, SC)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Central, Off Highway 18 (Lat: 34.715167 Lon: -82.767778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.8 m, Overall height: 62.5 m, Call Sign: WQHS274,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2017, Expiration Date: 10/23/2027, Certifier: Jennifer S Skasko, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Road Suite 200 E, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • 18 MILE CREEK SC, 222 Wentink Rd (Lat: 34.719861 Lon: -82.746083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 53.6 m, Overall height: 56.7 m, Call Sign: WQIT295,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11605.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2008, Expiration Date: 05/07/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2009, Certifier: William Chastain, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • Central Tie, SC, Central Tie, 504 Mauldin Rd (Lat: 34.713000 Lon: -82.792333), Type: Tank, Structure height: 49.9 m, Call Sign: WQQU290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2013, Expiration Date: 03/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 12/15/2022, Certifier: Stanley D Coleman Jr., Registrant: Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, 9700 David Taylor Dr., Mecklenburg, NC 28202, Phone: (704) 425-0458, Email:

  • STATION, On Route 93 1 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 34.713694 Lon: -82.792917), Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: KXV70,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6845.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/1994, Expiration Date: 08/11/1999, Cancellation Date: 02/26/1997, Phone: (704) 373-3367


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

78 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Central)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Central)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$101,7901$84,1104$104,0151$121,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$78,8200$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$02$115,4701$50,110
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$01$191,6500$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0111.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$82,4201$78,5901$76,460
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0111.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Central, SC
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Central, SC - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 36. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 65 took place in 2006, and the least - 18 in 2015. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Central, SC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.3%), and Structure Fires (35.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Central, SC
    • 27144.3%Outside Fires
    • 21635.3%Structure Fires
    • 7412.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 518.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Central, SC
Most common first names in Central, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6871.5 years
John6374.6 years
William5874.7 years
Mary5276.9 years
Robert3569.3 years
Thomas2672.6 years
Charles2469.9 years
Margaret1979.9 years
Annie1881.9 years
Ruth1776.2 years
Most common last names in Central, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4975.5 years
Kelley2875.4 years
Kelly2577.2 years
Merck2481.2 years
Brown1873.9 years
Elrod1878.8 years
Davis1768.3 years
Boggs1673.1 years
Wilson1674.7 years
Hendricks1679.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Central, SC
  • 50.9%Electricity
  • 49.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Central, SC
  • 82.7%Electricity
  • 13.1%Utility gas
  • 3.8%No fuel used
  • 0.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Central compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Central on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: architecture and engineering occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: accommodation and food services (population 5,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: educational services (population 5,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people living the same house as 1 year ago (population 5,000+))"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest percentage of family households, population 1,000+"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of females (15+ years) which never married (with at least 1,000 females in this group)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of males (15+ years) which never married (with at least 1,000 males in this group)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: education, training, and library occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of renters (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: fire fighting and prevention workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2002 to 2012 (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: accommodation and food services (population 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: real estate and rental and leasing (population 5,000+)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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