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Center Line

Michigan · 8,552 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 $45,210. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,552
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,881 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+4%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Center Line
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,210
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,981
+26%since 2000
from $19,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(5,318)
Black22.6%(1,934)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(261)
Asian5.5%(469)
Other5.4%(466)
Diversity Score68%(5,817)
Diversity Score
68
+403%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center Line, Michigan?

Center Line, Michigan has about 8,552 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Center Line, Michigan earns about $45,210 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Center Line, Michigan?

About 14.2% 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 10.5% 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 474 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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