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Centennial

Wyoming · 521 residents · 16.3 sq mi
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Centennial is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,579. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 330 residents. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $288,600. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
521
+173%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
+173%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.6
+36%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1422453494525562000201020202024Centennial
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2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,579
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,856
+89%since 2000
from $29,477 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.197
−67%since 2010
from 0.596 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.6
−41%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(6)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
17.4%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
82.6%
+63.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
90.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centennial, Wyoming?

Centennial, Wyoming has about 521 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centennial, Wyoming?

The typical household in Centennial, Wyoming earns about $110,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centennial, Wyoming expensive?

In Centennial, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $288,600.

How educated are people in Centennial, Wyoming?

About 82.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centennial, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centennial, Wyoming?

About 9.0% of people in Centennial, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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

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