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Centre

Alabama · 3,489 residents · 11.703 sq mi
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Centre has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,489
+8%since 2000
from 3,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+4%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Centre
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,564
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,491
+37%since 2000
from $14,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,014)
Black9.9%(345)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(41)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other1.3%(44)
Diversity Score28.5%(996)
Diversity Score
29
+13%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centre, Alabama?

Centre, Alabama has about 3,489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centre, Alabama?

The typical household in Centre, Alabama earns about $40,564 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 $101,200, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Centre, Alabama?

About 14.0% 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 21.8% of people in Centre, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centre, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Centre, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 594 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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