Center is a village located in Knox County Nebraska. Center has a 2024 population of 72. It is also the county seat of Knox County. Center is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -2.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 74 in 2020.
The average household income in Center is $48,759 with a poverty rate of 56.32%. The median age in Center is 21.9 years: 23.3 years for males, and 21.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 90.95% |
| Native American | 17 | 8.54% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44 | 4.32 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 27 | 4.93 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 10 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 3.6 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 2 | 2 | 50 | 50 |
4.21
Average Family Size
4.32
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 14.74% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 16.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 6.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 1.05% |
| High School Graduate | 38 | 40% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 6.32% |
| Some College | 14 | 14.74% |
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 | 78 | 67 | 7 |
| Native American | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 8.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $15,833 | $12,292 | $18,958 |
| Some College | $28,333 | $0 | $36,250 |
$15,833
Average Earnings
$12,292
Average Male
$18,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.28% of Center residents speak only English, while 1.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 102 | 58.62% |
| Native | 16 | 5 | 31.25% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 100% |
56.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.27%
Male Poverty Rate
59.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center is Native, with 31.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 79.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 62.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.18% |
| High School | 41.18% |
| Some College | 23.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 52.54% |
| Female Employed | 25.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,250 | $47,940 |
| Households | $46,250 | $48,759 |
| Married Families | $41,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
16.1%
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
72.86%
Born in Center
97.49%
Native Born
2.51%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
97.49% of Center residents were born in the United States, with 72.86% having been born in Nebraska. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 71 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 71 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 71 | -1 | -1.39% |
| 2026 | 72 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 72 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 72 | -1 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 73 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 73 | -1 | -1.35% |
| 2021 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 74 | -13 | -14.94% |
| 2019 | 87 | -3 | -3.33% |
| 2018 | 90 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 90 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 89 | -2 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 91 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 91 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 91 | -3 | -3.19% |
| 2012 | 94 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 94 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 94 | 0 | 0% |