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Center

Missouri · 528 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 116 residents. 14% 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 $70,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
528
−18%since 2000
from 644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,294 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+17%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3144044945846741990201020202024Center
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,365
+84%since 2000
from $11,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$344
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(631)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(497)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(14)
Diversity Score13%(69)
Diversity Score
13
+380%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+101%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center, Missouri?

Center, Missouri has about 528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Center, Missouri?

The typical household in Center, Missouri earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center, Missouri expensive?

In Center, Missouri, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Center, Missouri?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Center, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center, Missouri?

About 20.9% of people in Center, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Center, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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