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CITY · 2010 ACS

Centennial

Wyoming · 270 residents · 16.3 sq mi
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With 270 people, Centennial is a city in Wyoming. The median age is 56.7, about 20 years above the US median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 70% of adults have a four-year degree. Households here earn about 64% more than in Wyoming as a whole. 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
+41%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
56.7
+17%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
16.3 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.4%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 92.2%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 143.7%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 192.6%(7)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 240.7%(2)
US avg: 7%
25 to 345.2%(14)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.4%(28)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.7%(45)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6425.6%(69)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7421.1%(57)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.6%(15)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.9%(5)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,385
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,989
+246%since 2000
from $29,477 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.596
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
56.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Persons per household
2.34 people
US average: 2.60
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−4%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(6)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(28)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French37.5%(138)
Irish35.9%(132)
English29.3%(108)
German13.3%(49)
Scotch-Irish8.7%(32)
Welsh6.5%(24)
Swedish6%(22)
American4.9%(18)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
49.7%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
80.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married5.8%(15)
Married76.2%(198)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced18.1%(47)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married72%(188)
Widowed11.1%(29)
Divorced16.9%(44)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
32.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
59.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
10.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
59.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
62.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.4%(15)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)23.4%(15)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era76.6%(49)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 64 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centennial, Wyoming?

Centennial, Wyoming has about 270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centennial, Wyoming?

The typical household in Centennial, Wyoming earns about $88,385 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 $284,600.

How educated are people in Centennial, Wyoming?

About 69.9% 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 0.0% of people in Centennial, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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