Center is a city located in Ralls County Missouri. Center has a 2024 population of 538. Center is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 536 in 2020.
The average household income in Center is $62,899 with a poverty rate of 18.07%. The median age in Center is 36.1 years: 35.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 96.13% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 1.66% |
| Other race | 7 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 183 | 2.63 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Married | 87 | 3.3 | 98.9 | 1.1 |
| Non Family | 58 | 1.28 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Female | 31 | 3.06 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 7 | 3.71 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 5.46% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 2.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 8.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.86% |
| High School Graduate | 233 | 66.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 4.6% |
| Some College | 36 | 10.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 294 | 34 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,091 | $0 | $38,409 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,542 | $46,875 | $21,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $38,824 | $47,000 | $30,500 |
| Some College | $35,833 | $46,250 | $0 |
$38,824
Average Earnings
$47,000
Average Male
$30,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.52% of Center residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 421 | 83 | 19.71% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
18.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.42%
Male Poverty Rate
22.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center is White, with 19.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.13% |
| Some College | 15.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.23% |
| Male Employed | 7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,868 | $71,142 |
| Households | $61,458 | $62,899 |
| Married Families | $76,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,643 | $35,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 10.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.72%
Born in Center
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Center residents were born in the United States, with 74.72% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 541 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 541 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 540 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 539 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 539 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 538 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 538 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 537 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 536 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 536 | 29 | 5.72% |
| 2019 | 507 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 504 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 506 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 507 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 503 | -8 | -1.57% |
| 2014 | 511 | 6 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 505 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 508 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 513 | 4 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 509 | 0 | 0% |