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Centerton

Arkansas · 17,792 residents · 14.27 sq mi
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Centerton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,531. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,646 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,600. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 73% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,792
+729%since 2000
from 2,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,247 / sq mi
+729%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
+5%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
06K12K18K24K1990201020202024Centerton
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,531
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,178
+123%since 2000
from $17,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score10.8%(231)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(12,412)
Black3.5%(618)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(2,328)
Asian5.2%(928)
Other4.4%(786)
Diversity Score55.8%(9,929)
Diversity Score
56
+418%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerton, Arkansas?

Centerton, Arkansas has about 17,792 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centerton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Centerton, Arkansas earns about $85,531 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 $195,600, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Centerton, Arkansas?

About 37.5% 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 6.9% 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 17,284 residents, a change of about 3402 percent over that period.

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