Center is a city located in Shelby County Texas. Center has a 2024 population of 5,153. It is also the county seat of Shelby County. Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,192 in 2020.
The average household income in Center is $70,713 with a poverty rate of 31.24%. The median age in Center is 38.2 years: 30.9 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,098 | 59.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,361 | 26.07% |
| Other race | 432 | 8.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 163 | 3.12% |
| Two or more races | 147 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,852 | 2.73 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 718 | 2.93 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 523 | 1.23 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 349 | 4.24 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
| Male | 262 | 3.16 | 16.8 | 83.2 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 364 | 11.21% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 3.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242 | 7.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 5.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,414 | 43.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 331 | 10.2% |
| Some College | 615 | 18.95% |
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 | 1,526 | 1,273 | 333 |
| Black | 867 | 846 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 719 | 298 | 0 |
| Other Race | 275 | 98 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 72 | 43 |
| Islander | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,000 | $56,078 | $73,211 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,239 | $51,442 | $18,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,119 | $41,636 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,439 | $51,765 | $26,186 |
| Some College | $30,748 | $0 | $30,568 |
$35,439
Average Earnings
$51,765
Average Male
$26,186
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.83% of Center residents speak only English, while 25.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,340 | 715 | 53.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,341 | 578 | 43.1% |
| Islander | 163 | 163 | 100% |
| White | 2,134 | 125 | 5.86% |
| Other | 432 | 109 | 25.23% |
| Multiple | 124 | 2 | 1.61% |
31.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.87%
Male Poverty Rate
30.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center is Multiple, with 1.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 35.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.54% |
| Some College | 15.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.58% |
| Male Employed | 17.48% |
| Female Employed | 12.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,912 | $70,560 |
| Households | $57,875 | $70,713 |
| Married Families | $68,732 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,410 | $55,032 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 127 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 4.37% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 8.86% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 33.33% |
| Black | 23 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
77.17%
Born in Center
87.36%
Native Born
12.64%
Foreign Born
9.54%
Non Citizen
3.1%
Naturalized
87.36% of Center residents were born in the United States, with 77.17% having been born in Texas. 9.54% 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 | 5,104 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 5,114 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 5,124 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 5,133 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 5,143 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 5,153 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 5,163 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 5,161 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 5,176 | -16 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 5,192 | 44 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 5,148 | -35 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 5,183 | -21 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,204 | -97 | -1.83% |
| 2016 | 5,301 | 15 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 5,286 | -50 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 5,336 | -89 | -1.64% |
| 2013 | 5,425 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 5,446 | 46 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 5,400 | 52 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 5,348 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,678 | 728 | 14.71% |
| 1990 | 4,950 | -877 | -15.05% |
| 1980 | 5,827 | 838 | 16.8% |
| 1970 | 4,989 | 479 | 10.62% |
| 1960 | 4,510 | 187 | 4.33% |
| 1950 | 4,323 | 1,313 | 43.62% |
| 1940 | 3,010 | 500 | 19.92% |
| 1930 | 2,510 | -2,594 | -50.82% |