Center Point is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Center Point has a 2024 population of 15,484. Center Point is currently declining at a rate of -1.41% annually and its population has decreased by -5.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,367 in 2020.
The average household income in Center Point is $62,648 with a poverty rate of 19.08%. The median age in Center Point is 33.9 years: 33.4 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,819 | 72.6% |
| White | 3,405 | 20.92% |
| Two or more races | 603 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 426 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,643 | 2.85 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 2,158 | 3.66 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 1,650 | 1.17 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 1,436 | 3.41 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 399 | 3.44 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 678 | 6.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,111 | 10.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,225 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 560 | 5.41% |
| High School Graduate | 3,795 | 36.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 382 | 3.69% |
| Some College | 2,592 | 25.06% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,061 | 6,385 | 1,086 |
| White | 2,578 | 2,341 | 606 |
| 2+ Races | 407 | 326 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 390 | 314 | 42 |
| Other Race | 159 | 93 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,625 | $51,588 | $46,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,913 | $65,313 | $51,184 |
| High School Graduate | $33,641 | $46,143 | $25,793 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,022 | $22,977 | $21,538 |
| Overall | $35,880 | $46,067 | $30,196 |
| Some College | $33,253 | $40,256 | $29,986 |
$35,880
Average Earnings
$46,067
Average Male
$30,196
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.08% of Center Point residents speak only English, while 5.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,767 | 2,327 | 19.78% |
| White | 3,089 | 371 | 12.01% |
| Hispanic | 745 | 196 | 26.31% |
| Multiple | 603 | 192 | 31.84% |
| Other | 426 | 8 | 1.88% |
19.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.35%
Male Poverty Rate
19.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center Point is Multiple, with 31.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center Point is Other, with 1.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.73% |
| High School | 17.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 49.6% |
| Female Employed | 10.31% |
| Male Employed | 8.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,424 | $69,141 |
| Households | $49,886 | $62,648 |
| Married Families | $73,377 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,000 | $42,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,018
Number of Veterans
810
Male Veterans
208
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 310 |
| First Gulf War | 281 |
| Second Gulf War | 238 |
| Korea | 64 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 257 |
| 55 to 64 | 238 |
| 65 to 74 | 224 |
| 75+ | 197 |
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 608 | 7.76% |
| White | 398 | 13.94% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 2.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
10%
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
83.6%
Born in Center Point
97.26%
Native Born
2.74%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
97.26% of Center Point residents were born in the United States, with 83.6% having been born in Alabama. 2.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,381 | -220 | -1.51% |
| 2028 | 14,601 | -221 | -1.49% |
| 2027 | 14,822 | -221 | -1.47% |
| 2026 | 15,043 | -220 | -1.44% |
| 2025 | 15,263 | -221 | -1.43% |
| 2024 | 15,484 | -221 | -1.41% |
| 2023 | 15,705 | -175 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 15,880 | -242 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 16,122 | -245 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 16,367 | 414 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 15,953 | -125 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 16,078 | -88 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 16,166 | -125 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 16,291 | -145 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 16,436 | -115 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 16,551 | -79 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 16,630 | -89 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 16,719 | -23 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 16,742 | 22 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 16,720 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,800 | 100 | 0.44% |
| 1990 | 22,700 | 7,000 | 44.59% |
| 1980 | 15,700 | 0 | 0% |
| 1970 | 15,700 | 6,200 | 65.26% |
| 1960 | 9,500 | -4,881 | -33.94% |