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Center

North Dakota · 571 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,778. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
571
−16%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,195 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+13%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4765786817838851990201020202024Center
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,778
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,861
+29%since 2000
from $20,043 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services10.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−7%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(635)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(537)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(24)
Diversity Score15.8%(90)
Diversity Score
16
+717%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center, North Dakota?

Center, North Dakota has about 571 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Center, North Dakota?

The typical household in Center, North Dakota earns about $62,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center, North Dakota expensive?

In Center, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Center, North Dakota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Center, North Dakota?

About 15.1% of people in Center, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Center, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 280 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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