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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Center

Texas · 5,678 residents · 7.987 sq mi
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Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,061. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,200. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,678
+15%since 1990
from 4,950 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Center
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.5%(424)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.4%(421)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(396)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(426)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.8%(445)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(690)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.9%(732)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.8%(614)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.9%(451)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.9%(393)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.7%(435)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over4.4%(251)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,061
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,907 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,233
+72%since 1990
from $8,297 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.7%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$324
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
39.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Center on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60%(2,972)
Black37.7%(1,865)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(174)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(2,649)
Black34.1%(1,935)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(1,025)
Asian0.5%(26)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican25%(1,316)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American13%(683)
English5.2%(276)
Irish3%(158)
German1.7%(92)
Scottish1.7%(89)
French0.9%(49)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(40)
Dutch0.5%(27)
Italian0.3%(16)
Czech0.2%(13)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Native Hawaiian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.5%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 48.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 13.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.9%(624)
Married54.2%(1,061)
Widowed3.7%(72)
Divorced10.2%(199)
Women 15+
Never married21%(503)
Married45.2%(1,083)
Widowed25.3%(605)
Divorced8.5%(204)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center, Texas?

Center, Texas has about 5,678 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Center, Texas?

The typical household in Center, Texas earns about $26,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center, Texas expensive?

In Center, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Center, Texas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Center, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center, Texas?

About 23.7% of people in Center, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Center, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 728 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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