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Centertown

Kentucky · 423 residents · 0.313 sq mi
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Centertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,300. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
423
+2%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,351 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+6%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2683333994645291990201020202024Centertown
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,111
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,699
+5%since 2000
from $13,018 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+44%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
Diversity Score
4
−15%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centertown, Kentucky?

Centertown, Kentucky has about 423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centertown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Centertown, Kentucky earns about $31,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centertown, Kentucky expensive?

In Centertown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Centertown, Kentucky?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centertown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centertown, Kentucky?

About 23.3% of people in Centertown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centertown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Centertown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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