Central, Louisiana
City · Population 30,161 · #11 in Louisiana
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About Central
Set in the eastern part of Louisiana, Central is a thriving city with an estimated population of 30,161.
Officially, Central is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 62.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 484 residents per square mile.
📰 Central News Today
- August 18, 2026: Central Louisiana Daily Briefing Rapides Parish Journal · Aug 18
- Rapides Regional helps Central Louisiana mothers prepare for breastfeeding journey FOX Carolina News · Aug 17
- Central Louisiana Community Foundation CEO speaks to Pineville Rotary Rapides Parish Journal · Aug 17
- Rapides Regional helps Central Louisiana mothers prepare for breastfeeding journey FOX5 Vegas · Aug 17
- Central Louisiana mother and son turn kitchen hobbies into small businesses KALB | News Channel 5 · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Central Unique
- A top-25 city in Louisiana by population (#11 of 304 incorporated places).
- One of 7 places in the US named Central — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 30,161.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Central
📍 Alford Acres📍 Beabois Place📍 Biltmore📍 Boganvilla📍 Bon Dickey📍 Brandon Place📍 Bridlewood📍 Cedar Mill Run📍 Centerra📍 Central📍 Central Estates📍 Central Place📍 Central Square📍 Central Woods📍 Cimmaron📍 Country Estate Acres📍 Crystal Place📍 El Ranchito📍 Hidden Creek📍 Huntington Park📍 Huntley Place📍 Jackson Park📍 Jackson Place📍 Lazy Lake Estates
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Central
- CC's Coffee House — coffee shop (café)
- Central Buffet — chinese
- Sammy's Grill — bar and grill
- Smooth Tropical Cafe
- Sweet Rice Thai Cuisine
- The Cottage Cafe and Tea Room (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Central
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Central
- Central Intermediate School
- Central Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)30,161
Rank in state#11 of 304
Land area62.26 sq mi
Density484/sq mi
Coordinates30.5593, -91.0355