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Centertown

Kentucky · 416 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 $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,400. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
416
Unchangedsince 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,329 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2683333994645291990201020202024Centertown
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,181
+32%since 2000
from $13,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(367)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score18.4%(76)
Diversity Score
18
+343%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centertown, Kentucky?

Centertown, Kentucky has about 416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centertown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Centertown, Kentucky earns about $47,500 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Centertown, Kentucky?

About 8.5% 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 34.0% 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 57 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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