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Centertown

Tennessee · 243 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 $31,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,800. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
243
−5%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+1%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2322642973293611990201020202024Centertown
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,438
+2%since 2000
from $15,157 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(248)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score5.3%(13)
Diversity Score
5
+8%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+84%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centertown, Tennessee?

Centertown, Tennessee has about 243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centertown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Centertown, Tennessee earns about $31,250 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Centertown, Tennessee?

About 6.5% 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 25.3% 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 102 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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