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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Centre

Alabama · 2,895 residents · 11.703 sq mi
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Centre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,769. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,600. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,895
−10%vs 2000
vs 3,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
247 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 44.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Centre
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,769
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,456
−30%vs 2000
vs $14,997 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$242
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $324 in 2000
US average: $450
60.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
39.3% rent
2.5
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,807)
Black10%(322)
Hispanic / Latino1%(31)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.3%(814)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(2,596)
Black9.7%(281)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(18)
Diversity Score24.6%(711)
25
−3%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−16%vs 2000
vs 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Centre, Alabama?

Centre, Alabama has about 2,895 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Centre, Alabama?

The typical household in Centre, Alabama earns about $18,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centre, Alabama expensive?

In Centre, Alabama, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Centre, Alabama?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centre, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centre, Alabama?

About 20.6% of people in Centre, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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