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Centerton

Arkansas · 27,176 residents (2025 est.) · 14.27 sq mi
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The short version

Centerton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,713. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,774 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $338,500. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,920
+921%since 2000
from 2,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,536 / sq mi
+201%since 2009
from 510 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+12%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,176 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
06K12K18K24K1990201020202024Centerton
202422K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(1,528)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.8%(1,935)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(1,365)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.3%(2,030)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(914)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.5%(4,491)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.7%(4,106)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(2,709)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.7%(1,256)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.2%(914)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(583)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(89)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,713
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,042
+208%since 2000
from $17,530 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+37%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,500
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,465
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,998)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(87)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(12,917)
Black5.7%(1,254)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(2,982)
Asian6%(1,319)
Other15.7%(3,448)
Diversity Score
75
+82%since 2009
from 41 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.3%(1,821)
Cuban2.2%(491)
Salvadoran0.9%(205)
Guatemalan0.6%(122)
Puerto Rican0.3%(74)
Honduran0.3%(69)
Spaniard0.2%(33)
Costa Rican0.1%(31)
Ecuadorian0.1%(31)
Dominican0.1%(26)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.1%(899)
Vietnamese0.8%(186)
Chinese0.5%(118)
Filipino0.2%(48)
Taiwanese0.2%(44)
Korean0.1%(24)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.1%(26)
Ancestry
English12.6%(2,752)
German11.9%(2,609)
Irish10%(2,187)
Scottish3%(664)
American2.7%(592)
Italian2.6%(573)
Czech1.5%(319)
Polish1.3%(275)
British1.3%(274)
French1.2%(265)
Dutch1.1%(232)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1%(223)
Ghanaian0.7%(155)
Ukrainian0.4%(82)
Welsh0.4%(77)
Finnish0.3%(69)
Norwegian0.3%(66)
West Indian0.3%(65)
Jamaican0.3%(65)
Arab0.3%(63)
Greek0.3%(62)
Palestinian0.2%(43)
Canadian0.2%(38)
Portuguese0.1%(30)
Hungarian0.1%(28)
Kenyan0.1%(23)
Lebanese0.1%(20)
Russian0.1%(19)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+98%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+30.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(2,976)
Married57.1%(4,954)
Widowed2.5%(218)
Divorced6.1%(531)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(2,071)
Married59.8%(5,029)
Widowed5.8%(484)
Divorced9.9%(829)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerton, Arkansas?

Centerton, Arkansas has about 21,920 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centerton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Centerton, Arkansas earns about $115,713 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centerton, Arkansas expensive?

In Centerton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $338,500, and the typical rent is about $1,465 a month.

How educated are people in Centerton, Arkansas?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centerton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centerton, Arkansas?

About 5.5% of people in Centerton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centerton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Centerton, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,412 residents, a change of about 4215 percent over that period.

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

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