Center is a town located in Rio Grande County Colorado. Center has a 2024 population of 1,921. Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,931 in 2020.
The average household income in Center is $63,494 with a poverty rate of 26.04%. The median age in Center is 36.1 years: 36.5 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,304 | 56.4% |
| Two or more races | 662 | 28.63% |
| Other race | 190 | 8.22% |
| Native American | 108 | 4.67% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,029 | 2.25 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 420 | 2.68 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.06 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 246 | 3.11 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 15 | 3.47 | 0 | 100 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 17.11% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 13.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 8.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 11.41% |
| High School Graduate | 350 | 24.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 9.55% |
| Some College | 237 | 16.29% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,269 | 892 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 503 | 409 | 92 |
| Other Race | 141 | 82 | 0 |
| White | 115 | 104 | 102 |
| Native American | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 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 88.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $96,705 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,972 | $46,153 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,860 | $0 | $31,948 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,299 | $41,667 | $19,408 |
| Some College | $24,453 | $52,522 | $13,529 |
$33,299
Average Earnings
$41,667
Average Male
$19,408
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.2% of Center residents speak only English, while 58.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 58.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,095 | 552 | 26.35% |
| Multiple | 662 | 117 | 17.67% |
| Black | 48 | 48 | 100% |
| Native | 108 | 27 | 25% |
| Other | 190 | 11 | 5.79% |
| White | 125 | 2 | 1.6% |
26.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.16%
Male Poverty Rate
34.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center is White, with 1.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.89% |
| High School | 15.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 26.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.93% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,564 | $73,309 |
| Households | $50,057 | $63,494 |
| Married Families | $68,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,409 | $31,886 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
108
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 90 | 15.73% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 4.64% |
| White | 12 | 1.41% |
| Other Race | 6 | 4.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
66.65%
Born in Center
85.81%
Native Born
14.19%
Foreign Born
8.78%
Non Citizen
5.41%
Naturalized
85.81% of Center residents were born in the United States, with 66.65% having been born in Colorado. 8.78% 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 | 1,910 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 1,912 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 1,914 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 1,917 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 1,919 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 1,921 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,924 | -11 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 1,935 | -9 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 1,944 | 13 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 1,931 | -454 | -19.04% |
| 2019 | 2,385 | -57 | -2.33% |
| 2018 | 2,442 | 27 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 2,415 | 73 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2,342 | 56 | 2.45% |
| 2015 | 2,286 | 19 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 2,267 | -16 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,283 | -32 | -1.38% |
| 2012 | 2,315 | 48 | 2.12% |
| 2011 | 2,267 | 16 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 2,251 | 0 | 0% |