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Center Line

Michigan · 8,257 residents · 1.752 sq mi
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Center Line has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,818. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,257
−3%since 2000
from 8,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,713 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+3%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Center Line
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,818
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,677 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,825
+9%since 2000
from $19,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+3%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(7,914)
Black3%(260)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(129)
Asian1%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(1,153)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(6,710)
Black11.9%(983)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(140)
Asian2.4%(200)
Other3.5%(292)
Diversity Score41.8%(3,450)
Diversity Score
42
+209%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center Line, Michigan?

Center Line, Michigan has about 8,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Center Line, Michigan?

The typical household in Center Line, Michigan earns about $32,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center Line, Michigan expensive?

In Center Line, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,300, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Center Line, Michigan?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Center Line, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center Line, Michigan?

About 18.2% of people in Center Line, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center Line, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Center Line, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 769 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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