Demographics

Center city, Texas - Census Bureau Search

 

Population

Total Population  - 5,401  2016 Population Estimate
Median Age  -  36.9

Educational Attainment

High School Graduate  -  71%
Bachelor's Degree  -  9%
Graduate or Professional Degree - 5.5%

Race

White  -  56%
Black  -  35%
Hispanic  -  30%
Asian - Approximatley 250 Burmese refugees relocated to Center to provide additional workforce for the Tyson Plant.  This population change occurred after the close of data collection for the 2010 Census.

Households

Number of Households  - 2,128
Average Household Size  -  2.73
Households with Children  -  53.7%
Households with Persons Over 65  -  21.2%

Housing

Housing Units  -  2,382
Owner Occupied Units  -  65%
Median Home Value  -  $56,600

Families

Number of Families  -  1,442
Average Family Size  -  3.16

Income

Median Household Income  -  $28,100

Social

2014 Foreign Born Population  -  19.3%