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Center

Colorado · 1,929 residents · 0.864 sq mi
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Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,507. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 463 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,300. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,929
−19%since 2000
from 2,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,233 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+25%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,507
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,780 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,644
+111%since 2000
from $9,289 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.1%(2,059)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(645)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(145)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino89.8%(1,733)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.7%(33)
Diversity Score21.8%(420)
Diversity Score
22
−19%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center, Colorado?

Center, Colorado has about 1,929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Center, Colorado?

The typical household in Center, Colorado earns about $44,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center, Colorado expensive?

In Center, Colorado, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Center, Colorado?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Center, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center, Colorado?

About 21.2% of people in Center, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Center, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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