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Century

Florida · 1,799 residents (2025 est.) · 3.219 sq mi
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Century has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,700. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,826
+7%since 2000
from 1,714 in 2000
2000 – 2025
567 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
39.1
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,799 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20002024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Century
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,609
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,703 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$19,621
+88%since 2000
from $10,412 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
22.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.427
−15%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$68,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
$716
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,442
49.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
50.8% rent
14.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
36.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
34.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(667)
Black56.2%(964)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(1,085)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(558)
Black54.5%(996)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(59)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other11%(201)
Diversity Score74.5%(1,360)
74
+18%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
81.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
10.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
12.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
8.5%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
60.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.6%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
84.2%
+37.5 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
96.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Century, Florida?

Century, Florida has about 1,826 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Century, Florida?

The typical household in Century, Florida earns about $27,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Century, Florida expensive?

In Century, Florida, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Century, Florida?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Century, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Century, Florida?

About 22.1% of people in Century, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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