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CITY · 2020 ACS

Centennial

Colorado · 108,418 residents · 30.156 sq mi
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Centennial is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,767. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $458,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108,418
−2%since 2019
from 110,218 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
3,595 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 3,655 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−1%since 2019
from 41.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
97K101K104K108K111K200920202024Centennial
2024108K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,767
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $109,324 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,991
+5%since 2019
from $49,574 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $433,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,728
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,740 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
20.8% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+5%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(87,316)
Black2.9%(3,165)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(10,281)
Asian5.2%(5,740)
Other3.4%(3,716)
Diversity Score44.9%(49,464)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(81,391)
Black3.3%(3,545)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(10,418)
Asian6.3%(6,794)
Other4.2%(4,584)
Diversity Score50.2%(54,474)
Diversity Score
50
+12%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+2%since 2019
from 26.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centennial, Colorado?

Centennial, Colorado has about 108,418 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centennial, Colorado?

The typical household in Centennial, Colorado earns about $109,767 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 $458,300, and the typical rent is about $1,728 a month.

How educated are people in Centennial, Colorado?

About 58.9% 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 3.0% of people in Centennial, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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