State
County
Land Area
11.2 sq mi
Density
317.5/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.39%
Growth Since 2010
2.32%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Centre is a city located in Alabama. With a 2020 population of 3,570, it is the 128th largest city in Alabama and the 5723rd largest city in the United States. Centre is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 2.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,489 in 2010. Centre reached it's highest population of 3,570 in 2021. Spanning over 11 miles, Centre has a population density of 317 people per square mile.
The average household income in Centre is $53,131 with a poverty rate of 20.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $606 per month, and the median house value is $140,100. The median age in Centre is 53.4 years, 52.1 years for males, and 54.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centre was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,037 | 86.16% |
| Black or African American | 375 | 10.64% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 2.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 1.08% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,650 | 1.97 | 53.5 |
| Non Family | 719 | 1.12 | 35.7 |
| Married | 592 | 2.55 | 76.5 |
| Female | 226 | 2.61 | 45.1 |
| Male | 113 | 3.06 | 61.9 |
2.59
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 6.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 363 | 13.21% |
| High School Graduate | 973 | 35.41% |
| Some College | 731 | 26.60% |
| Associates Degree | 173 | 6.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 6.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 161 | 5.86% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,385 | 1,958 | 313 |
| Black | 332 | 240 | 25 |
| Multiple Races | 24 | 10 | |
| Hispanic | 14 | ||
| Native American | 7 | 7 |
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 13.12%.
98.58% of Centre residents speak only English, while 1.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,846 | 557 | 19.57% |
| Black | 299 | 51 | 17.06% |
| Multiple | 60 | 50 | 83.33% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
20.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.97%
Male Poverty Rate
23.01%
Female Poverty Rate
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 Black, with 17.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.53%.
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 9.66% |
| Black | 58 | 15.47% |
1.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
40.5%
Labor Force Participation
37.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
99.72% of Centre residents were born in the United States, with 58.70% having been born in Alabama. 0.28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,570 | 14 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 3,556 | 14 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 3,542 | 14 | 0.40% |
| 2018 | 3,528 | 19 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 3,509 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 3,515 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 3,517 | -30 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 3,547 | -18 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 3,565 | 7 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 3,558 | 60 | 1.72% |
| 2011 | 3,498 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 3,494 | 278 | 0.83% |
| 2000 | 3,216 | 323 | 1.06% |
| 1990 | 2,893 | 0.00% |