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Center

North Dakota · 588 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,625. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $147,200. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
−13%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,230 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
−2%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4765786817838851990201020202024Center
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,625
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,779
+9%since 2000
from $20,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,200
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+168%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(529)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other7.7%(46)
Diversity Score22.5%(133)
Diversity Score
23
+1062%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center, North Dakota?

Center, North Dakota has about 588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Center, North Dakota earns about $43,625 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 $147,200, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Center, North Dakota?

About 21.6% 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 21.2% 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 263 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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