Centre is a city located in Cherokee County Alabama. Centre has a 2024 population of 3,843. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Centre is currently growing at a rate of 1.61% annually and its population has increased by 6.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,599 in 2020.
The average household income in Centre is $59,888 with a poverty rate of 12.79%. The median age in Centre is 54.5 years: 48.3 years for males, and 58.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centre was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,976 | 82.46% |
| Black or African American | 534 | 14.8% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,505 | 2.2 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 607 | 1.18 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Married | 539 | 2.99 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 280 | 2.65 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Male | 79 | 3.04 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 516 | 18.28% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 291 | 10.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 3.79% |
| High School Graduate | 767 | 27.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 6.13% |
| Some College | 724 | 25.66% |
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 | 2,280 | 1,915 | 366 |
| Black | 484 | 175 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 31 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,714 | $98,958 | $33,657 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,147 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,188 | $46,691 | $28,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $18,313 | $65,612 |
| Overall | $36,476 | $37,297 | $35,259 |
| Some College | $31,188 | $27,500 | $34,271 |
$36,476
Average Earnings
$37,297
Average Male
$35,259
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.4% of Centre residents speak only English, while 0.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,759 | 374 | 13.56% |
| Black | 449 | 30 | 6.68% |
| Multiple | 95 | 20 | 21.05% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 9 | 42.86% |
12.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.59%
Male Poverty Rate
15.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centre is Hispanic, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centre is Black, with 6.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.38% |
| High School | 13.28% |
| Some College | 8.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.36% |
| Male Employed | 1.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,207 | $75,045 |
| Households | $41,924 | $59,888 |
| Married Families | $77,905 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,953 | $37,442 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 6.91% |
| Black | 21 | 3.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
40.1%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
55.39%
Born in Centre
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
99.67% of Centre residents were born in the United States, with 55.39% having been born in Alabama. 0% 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 | 4,148 | 61 | 1.49% |
| 2028 | 4,087 | 61 | 1.52% |
| 2027 | 4,026 | 61 | 1.54% |
| 2026 | 3,965 | 61 | 1.56% |
| 2025 | 3,904 | 61 | 1.59% |
| 2024 | 3,843 | 61 | 1.61% |
| 2023 | 3,782 | 108 | 2.94% |
| 2022 | 3,674 | 44 | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 3,630 | 31 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 3,599 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 3,598 | 20 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 3,578 | 20 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 3,558 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 3,561 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 3,565 | -30 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 3,595 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 3,612 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 3,602 | 58 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 3,544 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 3,540 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,216 | 323 | 11.16% |
| 1990 | 2,893 | -1,255 | -30.26% |