Center Line is a city located in Macomb County Michigan. Center Line has a 2024 population of 8,296. Center Line is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,527 in 2020.
The average household income in Center Line is $69,092 with a poverty rate of 12.63%. The median age in Center Line is 39.9 years: 37.8 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center Line was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,494 | 53.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,496 | 29.55% |
| Asian | 894 | 10.58% |
| Two or more races | 349 | 4.13% |
| Other race | 111 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 104 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,702 | 2.25 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 1,947 | 1.16 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Married | 1,244 | 3.19 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 342 | 4.2 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Male | 169 | 3.79 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 415 | 6.94% |
| Associates Degree | 920 | 15.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 731 | 12.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 389 | 6.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,590 | 26.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 370 | 6.19% |
| Some College | 1,564 | 26.16% |
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 | 3,397 | 3,059 | 643 |
| Black | 1,556 | 1,337 | 295 |
| Asian | 590 | 370 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 187 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 195 | 195 | 0 |
| Other Race | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| Native American | 66 | 66 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 35.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,125 | $0 | $63,177 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,462 | $0 | $58,109 |
| High School Graduate | $40,625 | $45,179 | $36,818 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,972 | $23,977 | $18,889 |
| Overall | $50,259 | $50,787 | $47,430 |
| Some College | $50,604 | $51,022 | $50,009 |
$50,259
Average Earnings
$50,787
Average Male
$47,430
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.45% of Center Line residents speak only English, while 18.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,120 | 638 | 15.49% |
| Asian | 894 | 173 | 19.35% |
| Black | 2,480 | 150 | 6.05% |
| Native | 104 | 41 | 39.42% |
| Multiple | 338 | 41 | 12.13% |
12.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.89%
Male Poverty Rate
13.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center Line is Native, with 39.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center Line is Black, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.67% |
| Some College | 10.19% |
| High School | 6.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.7% |
| Female Employed | 8.6% |
| Male Employed | 5.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,865 | $94,269 |
| Households | $52,857 | $69,092 |
| Married Families | $92,460 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,806 | $44,916 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
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
275
Number of Veterans
275
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 105 |
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 100 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 5.4% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 30.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
72.98%
Born in Center Line
85.12%
Native Born
14.88%
Foreign Born
4.59%
Non Citizen
10.29%
Naturalized
85.12% of Center Line residents were born in the United States, with 72.98% having been born in Michigan. 4.59% 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 | 8,008 | -57 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 8,065 | -58 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 8,123 | -58 | -0.71% |
| 2026 | 8,181 | -57 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 8,238 | -58 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 8,296 | -58 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 8,354 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 8,385 | -74 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 8,459 | -68 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 8,527 | 367 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 8,160 | -53 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 8,213 | -57 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 8,270 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 8,296 | -22 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 8,318 | -30 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 8,348 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 8,333 | 42 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 8,291 | 29 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 8,262 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 8,256 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,531 | -495 | -5.48% |
| 1990 | 9,026 | -267 | -2.87% |
| 1980 | 9,293 | -1,086 | -10.46% |
| 1970 | 10,379 | 215 | 2.12% |
| 1960 | 10,164 | 2,505 | 32.71% |
| 1950 | 7,659 | 4,461 | 139.49% |
| 1940 | 3,198 | 594 | 22.81% |
| 1930 | 2,604 | -5,404 | -67.48% |