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Centre

Alabama · 3,587 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 $36,887. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,700. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,587
+12%since 2000
from 3,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+5%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Centre
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,887
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,362
+82%since 2000
from $14,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,074)
Black7.2%(259)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(77)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other3.5%(126)
Diversity Score30.8%(1,106)
Diversity Score
31
+22%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centre, Alabama?

Centre, Alabama has about 3,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centre, Alabama?

The typical household in Centre, Alabama earns about $36,887 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 $152,700, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Centre, Alabama?

About 13.3% 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 15.3% 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 692 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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