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Centennial

Colorado · 100,377 residents · 30.156 sq mi
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Centennial is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $289,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% 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
100,377
+2%since 2009
from 98,583 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
3,329 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 3,269 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2009
from 40.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
97K101K104K108K111K200920202024Centennial
2024108K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,007
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $85,185 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,848
+3%since 2009
from $38,644 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.7%
US avg: 7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $288,100 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,182 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−2%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic85%(83,753)
Black2.7%(2,623)
Hispanic / Latino6%(5,903)
Asian3.8%(3,733)
Other2.6%(2,571)
Diversity Score34%(33,497)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(82,664)
Black3.1%(3,146)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(7,457)
Asian4.3%(4,340)
Other3%(3,020)
Diversity Score39.5%(39,640)
Diversity Score
39
+16%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centennial, Colorado?

Centennial, Colorado has about 100,377 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centennial, Colorado?

The typical household in Centennial, Colorado earns about $87,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centennial, Colorado expensive?

In Centennial, Colorado, the median home is worth about $289,300, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.

How educated are people in Centennial, Colorado?

About 54.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centennial, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centennial, Colorado?

About 4.1% of people in Centennial, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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