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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Centertown

Tennessee · 257 residents · 0.924 sq mi
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Centertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,792. Population has fallen 26% since 1990, a loss of 88 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

257
−26%since 1990
from 345 in 1990
1990 – 2025
278 / sq mi
−26%since 1990
from 373 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+27%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2322642973293611990201020202024Centertown
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,792
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,157
+19%since 1990
from $12,747 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.5% in 1990
11.8% rent
2.3
+59%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(3)
Diversity Score2.2%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(248)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(13)
5
+126%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.0%
−12.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−33%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centertown, Tennessee?

Centertown, Tennessee has about 257 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Centertown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Centertown, Tennessee earns about $29,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centertown, Tennessee expensive?

In Centertown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Centertown, Tennessee?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centertown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centertown, Tennessee?

About 11.7% of people in Centertown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centertown, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Centertown, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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