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Center

Nebraska · 79 residents · 0.105 sq mi
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Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 3% 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 $55,000. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−12%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
−27%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19711231752271990201020202024Center
2024191
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,540
+10%since 2000
from $12,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
55.7%
+49.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+29%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(6)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other1.6%(1)
Diversity Score26.7%(21)
Diversity Score
27
+32%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+34.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−78.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center, Nebraska?

Center, Nebraska has about 79 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Center, Nebraska?

The typical household in Center, Nebraska earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center, Nebraska expensive?

In Center, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $55,000.

How educated are people in Center, Nebraska?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Center, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center, Nebraska?

About 55.7% of people in Center, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Center, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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