Map of Central City, Iowa

Central City is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Central City city overview:
Name:	Central City city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Linn County
Elevation:	833 ft (254 m)
Total Area:	1.10 sq mi (2.84 km²)
Land Area:	1.07 sq mi (2.78 km²)
Water Area:	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Total Population:	1,264
Population Density:	1,176.91/sq mi (454.35/km²)
ZIP code:	52214
Area code:	319
FIPS code:	1912495
GNISfeature ID:	0455313
Website:	https://www.centralcityia.gov/

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History

Central City was founded in the 1850s. The name Central City refers to its location within proximity to railroads.

A section of the downtown area has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Central City Commercial Historic District.

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Geography

Central City is located at 42°12′16″N 91°31′30″W / 42.20444°N 91.52500°W / 42.20444; -91.52500 (42.204544, -91.525013).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km), of which 0.95 square miles (2.46 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water.