Center Point, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 492.
Males: 271  (55.3%)
Females: 221  (44.7%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71323.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,067
Center Point:

$37,067
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,017

Center Point CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $130,394
Center Point:

$130,394
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $192,622; detached houses: $180,266; mobile homes: $231,188
March 2022 cost of living index in Center Point: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 57.8%
(51.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 93.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Center Point, LA (2022)
    • 67184.1%White alone
    • 14718.4%Two or more races
    • 60.8%Asian alone

Races in Center Point detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Center Point, Louisiana as of April 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Center Point is 178 to 1.


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Ancestries: French (38.5%), American (35.5%), German (3.0%), Cajun (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 89 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (72.3 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (83.8 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (215.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Deville, LA (2.7 miles ),
Fifth Ward, LA (2.9 miles ),
Marksville, LA (3.5 miles ),
Pineville, LA (3.7 miles ),
Hessmer, LA (3.8 miles ),
Alexandria, LA (3.9 miles ),
Lecompte, LA (4.0 miles ),
Ball, LA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 31.25 N, Longitude: 92.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

Distribution of median household income in Center Point, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Center Point, LA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 69.2. This is about average.

City:

69.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2005 was 30.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 9.74. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.74
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Center Point-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/5/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the Center Point place center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/6/1951, a category F3 tornado 15.8 miles away from the place center injured 11 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Center Point-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 198% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 135.6 miles away from Center Point center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 138.5 miles away from Center Point center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 396.1 miles away from Center Point center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 145.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 129.9 miles away from Center Point center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 292.3 miles away from Center Point center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Avoyelles Parish (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Floods: 9, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers in Center Point:

  • OAK HAVEN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (1515 HIGHWAY 107)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Center Point:

  • EAST RIDGE COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; PINEVILLE, LA)
  • VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • CENTRAL LA HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • AVOYELLES HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • CHARLES P GRECO HOME (Hospital, about 12 miles away; ALEXANDRIA, LA)
  • FENDLER PARKWAY COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 12 miles away; PINEVILLE, LA)
  • DEER CREEK COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 12 miles away; PINEVILLE, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Center Point:

  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 63 miles; Natchitoches, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,700)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 72 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 72 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 73 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Alcorn State University (about 77 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 78 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 79 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)

Public high school in Center Point:

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Church in Center Point: Hopewell Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Avoyelles Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

79.0%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

71 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Center Point:

Marital status in Center Point, LA
  • Never married: 33.2%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Center Point:

  • High school or higher: 81.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.1
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Center Point, LA (based on Avoyelles Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic18,40022
Evangelical Protestant4,05029
Mainline Protestant4467
Black Protestant3702
Other1763
None18,631-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Avoyelles Parish:

3.32 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Avoyelles Parish:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Avoyelles Parish:

5.93 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Here:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.9%
State:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Avoyelles Parish:

15.9%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Center Point:

  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTTP (1110 AM; daytime; 2 kW; PINEVILLE, LA; Owner: PEOPLES BROADCAST NETWORK LLC)
  • KDBS (1410 AM; 1 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSYL (970 AM; 1 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Center Point:

  • KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • KEDG (106.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKST (98.7 FM; OAKDALE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KAPB-FM (97.7 FM; MARKSVILLE, LA; Owner: THREE RIVERS RADIO COMPANY)
  • K288ER (105.5 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KAYT (88.1 FM; JENA, LA; Owner: BLACK MEDIA WORKS, INC.)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KFAD (93.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: FM BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAPM (91.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KHFX (105.5 FM; BALL, LA; Owner: CAJUN COMMUNICATIONS OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KEZP (104.3 FM; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: OWENSVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KOUZ (89.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: FAMILY LIFE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KZLG (95.9 FM; MANSURA, LA; Owner: AMY M COCO)
  • KLIL (92.1 FM; MOREAUVILLE, LA; Owner: CAJUN BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Center Point:

  • KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K60GE (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K02PO (Channel 2; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K16DK (Channel 16; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K23DZ (Channel 23; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K38EG (Channel 38; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K55GT (Channel 55; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EL (Channel 21; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K43EI (Channel 43; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57GK (Channel 57; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K36DS (Channel 36; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATION COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • K53FA (Channel 53; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: ESTATE OF VIOLA WEBER)
  • K47DW (Channel 47; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • K64FT (Channel 64; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KLPA-TV (Channel 25; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K67GL (Channel 67; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)

Center Point fatal accident list:

Jul 5, 2013 03:39 AM, Sr-107, Lat: 31.249169, Lon: -92.207911, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 7, 2007 05:25 AM, Sr-107, Lat: 31.252919, Lon: -92.224600, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 19.9mTotal length
  • $403,000Total costs
  • 13,325Total average daily traffic
  • 1,749Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,130Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Center Point, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Center Point, LA

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KF5BSY, Licensee ID: L01500065, Grant Date: 06/18/2009, Expiration Date: 06/18/2019, Cancellation Date: 06/19/2021, Certifier: Edgar L Arnold Jr, Registrant: Edgar L Arnold Jr, 324 Louie Harmson Rd, Center Point, LA 71323

  • Call Sign: KJ5FDY, Licensee ID: L02772976, Grant Date: 03/13/2024, Expiration Date: 03/13/2034, Certifier: Brandon Mayeaux, Registrant: Brandon Mayeaux, 620 Highway 107 115 Cutoff, Center Point, LA 71323-3526


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: MAULE MXT-7-180A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4270M, N4270M, N-4270M, Serial Number: 21077C, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 10/08/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 07/25/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Judy N Johnson, 904 Tyler Cemetery Rd, Center Point, LA 71323

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Center Point, LA
  • 59.0%Electricity
  • 21.2%Utility gas
  • 19.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Center Point compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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