Centre, Alabama Population 2022
Centre is a city located in Cherokee County Alabama. Centre has a 2020 population of 3,607. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Centre is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,587 in 2010.
The average household income in Centre is $53,131 with a poverty rate of 15.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $643 per month, and the median house value is $152,700. The median age in Centre is 53.4 years, 52.1 years for males, and 54.3 years for females.
Centre Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centrewas:
- White: 82.97%
- Black or African American: 12.90%
- Native American: 2.40%
- Two or more races: 1.73%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,971 | 82.97% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 12.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 86 | 2.40% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 1.73% |
Centre Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,616 | 2.05 | 57.2 |
| Married | 497 | 2.74 | 76.7 |
| Male | 148 | 3.13 | 85.8 |
| Female | 257 | 2.7 | 54.5 |
| Non Family | 714 | 1.1 | 38.7 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 6.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 434 | 15.82% |
| High School Graduate | 882 | 32.15% |
| Some College | 681 | 24.83% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 7.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 200 | 7.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 6.02% |
Centre Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,281 | 1,897 | 345 |
| Black | 376 | 173 | 20 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 38 | |
| Hispanic | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.12%.
Centre Language by Age
Centre Language
98.65% of Centre residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
Centre Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 52 | 12 | 23.08% |
| Black | 399 | 68 | 17.04% |
| White | 2,767 | 427 | 15.43% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.01%
Male Poverty Rate
15.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Centre
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centre is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centre is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.47%.
Centre Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Centre Married by Age and Sex
Centre Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Centre Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 8.44% |
| Black | 54 | 11.69% |
Centre Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.74%
Born in Centre
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.55% of Centre residents were born in the United States, with 55.74% having been born in Alabama. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,893 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 3,216 | 323 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 3,489 | 273 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 3,499 | 10 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 3,509 | 10 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 3,519 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 3,529 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 3,539 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 3,549 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 3,559 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 3,569 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 3,579 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 3,587 | 8 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 3,597 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 3,607 | 10 | 0.28% |