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Century

Florida · 1,713 residents · 3.219 sq mi
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Century has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,900. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,713
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,714 in 2000
2000 – 2025
532 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
39.1
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Century
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,075
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,703 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$18,760
+80%since 2000
from $10,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
26.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$55,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
$654
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
53.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
46.6% rent
1.8
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(631)
Black55.3%(948)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(29)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.2%(71)
Diversity Score67.4%(1,154)
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
68.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
17.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
7.2%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
59.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
0.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
12.4%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Century, Florida?

Century, Florida has about 1,713 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Century, Florida?

The typical household in Century, Florida earns about $31,075 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 $55,900, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Century, Florida?

About 6.0% 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 26.1% 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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