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Centre

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.703
State:
Alabama

Centre is a city located in Cherokee County, Alabama. Centre has a 2026 population of 3,965. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Centre is currently growing at a rate of 1.54% annually and its population has increased by 9.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,605 in 2020.

The median household income in Centre is $44,664 with a poverty rate of 21.1%. The median age in Centre is 59.3 years: 56.7 years for males, and 61.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 76.6 males.

4K
Total Population
339
Density (mi²)
60 1.54%
Growth

Centre Population

Centre Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,965601.54%
20253,905601.56%
20243,845571.5%
20233,7881403.84%
20223,648441.22%
20213,604-1-0.03%
20203,60540.11%
20193,598200.56%
20183,578200.56%
20173,558-3-0.08%
20163,561-4-0.11%
20153,565-30-0.83%
20143,595-17-0.47%
20133,612100.28%
20123,602581.64%
20113,54440.11%
20103,540511.46%
20003,21632311.16%
19902,89300%

Median Age

Overall: 59.3 years
Female: 61.9 years
Male: 56.7 years

Centre Adults

There are 3,315 adults, (1,407 of whom are seniors) in Centre.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,095 (56.6%)
Male: 1,605 (43.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Centre includes 89% White, 7.49% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,29389%
Black or African American2777.49%
Two or more races1303.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White230.62%
Two or more races50.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,27088.38%
Black or African American2777.49%
Two or more races1253.38%

Centre Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Centre 's average per capita income is $34,634. Household income levels show a median of $44,664. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$63,611-
Families$50,799$96,717
Households$44,664$72,802
Non Families$34,573$45,099

$34,634

Average Income

$44,664

Median Household Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)