Centennial is a city located in Arapahoe County Colorado. Centennial has a 2024 population of 106,445. Centennial is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 108,196 in 2020.
The average household income in Centennial is $156,825 with a poverty rate of 3.09%. The median age in Centennial is 41.6 years: 40.3 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centennial was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87,724 | 81.45% |
| Two or more races | 8,173 | 7.59% |
| Asian | 6,832 | 6.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,544 | 2.36% |
| Other race | 1,811 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 375 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 243 | 0.23% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,952 | 2.59 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Married | 25,147 | 3.13 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 11,091 | 1.22 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 3,173 | 2.89 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Male | 1,541 | 3.05 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
82.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,379 | 1.8% |
| Associates Degree | 5,195 | 6.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28,028 | 36.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,878 | 24.66% |
| High School Graduate | 9,870 | 12.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 615 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 12,589 | 16.44% |
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 | 61,643 | 60,742 | 39,023 |
| Hispanic | 5,593 | 5,101 | 2,068 |
| Asian | 4,887 | 4,474 | 3,303 |
| 2+ Races | 3,901 | 3,693 | 2,034 |
| Black | 1,794 | 1,677 | 970 |
| Other Race | 1,185 | 1,139 | 563 |
| Native American | 174 | 159 | 73 |
| Islander | 139 | 139 | 70 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,254 | $103,038 | $65,356 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,678 | $116,490 | $77,534 |
| High School Graduate | $41,640 | $46,396 | $37,789 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,660 | $56,955 | $28,400 |
| Overall | $71,283 | $84,865 | $57,251 |
| Some College | $54,404 | $68,265 | $44,568 |
$71,283
Average Earnings
$84,865
Average Male
$57,251
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.58% of Centennial residents speak only English, while 12.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82,081 | 2,172 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic | 9,482 | 450 | 4.75% |
| Multiple | 8,123 | 353 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 6,776 | 291 | 4.29% |
| Black | 2,267 | 128 | 5.65% |
| Other | 1,776 | 90 | 5.07% |
| Native | 203 | 35 | 17.24% |
3.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.67%
Male Poverty Rate
3.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centennial is Native, with 17.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centennial is White, with 2.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.65% |
| High School | 5.01% |
| Some College | 4.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.88% |
| Female Employed | 1.74% |
| Male Employed | 1.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $147,309 | $178,581 |
| Households | $124,617 | $156,825 |
| Married Families | $162,086 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,346 | $92,345 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
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
6,261
Number of Veterans
5,593
Male Veterans
668
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,357 |
| First Gulf War | 1,691 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,416 |
| Korea | 351 |
| World War II | 82 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,636 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,621 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,600 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,009 |
| 18 to 34 | 395 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,542 | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 381 | 5.68% |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 5.95% |
| Black | 237 | 11.37% |
| Asian | 124 | 2.36% |
| Other Race | 70 | 5.19% |
| Native American | 10 | 5.75% |
| Islander | 7 | 4.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
39.15%
Born in Centennial
90.9%
Native Born
9.1%
Foreign Born
3.58%
Non Citizen
5.52%
Naturalized
90.9% of Centennial residents were born in the United States, with 39.15% having been born in Colorado. 3.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 104,256 | -438 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 104,694 | -438 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 105,132 | -437 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 105,569 | -438 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 106,007 | -438 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 106,445 | -438 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 106,883 | 939 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 105,944 | -1,440 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 107,384 | -812 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 108,196 | -2,925 | -2.63% |
| 2019 | 111,121 | -230 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 111,351 | 224 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 111,127 | 1,433 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 109,694 | 803 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 108,891 | 1,689 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 107,202 | 1,302 | 1.23% |
| 2013 | 105,900 | 2,378 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 103,522 | 1,567 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 101,955 | 1,661 | 1.66% |
| 2010 | 100,294 | 0 | 0% |