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Center City

Minnesota · 634 residents (2025 est.) · 0.587 sq mi
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Center City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,000. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
+12%since 2000
from 582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,109 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.2
+44%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:634 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4194915646367081990201020202024Center City
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,875
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,564
+184%since 2000
from $17,774 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+6%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,611
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(560)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(591)
Black1.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(23)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other2.8%(18)
Diversity Score21.7%(141)
Diversity Score
22
+454%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center City, Minnesota?

Center City, Minnesota has about 651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Center City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Center City, Minnesota earns about $96,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center City, Minnesota expensive?

In Center City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $362,000, and the typical rent is about $1,611 a month.

How educated are people in Center City, Minnesota?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Center City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center City, Minnesota?

About 4.7% of people in Center City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center City, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Center City, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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