Centenary is a CDP located in Marion County South Carolina. Centenary has a 2024 population of 682. Centenary is currently growing at a rate of 7.57% annually and its population has increased by 15.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 591 in 2020.
The average household income in Centenary is $32,792 with a poverty rate of 46.67%. The median age in Centenary is 40.4 years: 32.2 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centenary was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 428 | 73.16% |
| White | 157 | 26.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 3.05 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 109 | 3.5 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 50 | 0 | 28 | 72 |
| Female | 24 | 4.21 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 9 | 5.78 | 0 | 100 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 8.79% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 7.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 194 | 53.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 12.36% |
| Some College | 64 | 17.58% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 264 | 187 | 0 |
| White | 100 | 100 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,196 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,300 | $29,600 | $0 |
| Some College | $27,273 | $0 | $0 |
$29,300
Average Earnings
$29,600
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.05% of Centenary residents speak only English, while 2.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 428 | 137 | 32.01% |
| White | 157 | 136 | 86.62% |
46.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.04%
Male Poverty Rate
52.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centenary is White, with 86.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centenary is Black, with 32.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 69.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75.32% |
| High School | 44.33% |
| Some College | 15.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,136 | $40,881 |
| Households | - | $32,792 |
| Married Families | $56,989 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
13.5%
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
88.21%
Born in Centenary
97.09%
Native Born
2.91%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.91%
Naturalized
97.09% of Centenary residents were born in the United States, with 88.21% having been born in South Carolina. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 682 | 48 | 7.57% |
| 2023 | 634 | 49 | 8.38% |
| 2022 | 585 | 39 | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 546 | -45 | -7.61% |
| 2020 | 591 | 0 | 0% |