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Total population: 3,203 (Urban population: 0, Rural population: 3,203 (13 farm, 3,190 nonfarm))

Centre, Alabama Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 1,580 (1,398 occupied: 841 owner occupied, 557 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  40%
State:  28%

Housing density: 144 houses/condos per square mile


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $83,600


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $231


Median gross rent in Centre, AL in 2000: $324


Housing units in Centre with a mortgage: 326 (7 second mortgage, 46 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 441






Household type by relationship

Households: 2,954
  • In family households: 2,507 (654 male householders, 250 female householders)
    687 spouses, 656 children (551 natural, 22 adopted, 83 stepchildren), 145 grandchildren, 12 brothers or sisters, 6 parents, 41 other relatives, 56 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 447 (150 male householders (146 living alone)), 292 female householders (292 living alone)), 5 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 249 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 505 2-persons, 204 3-persons, 97 4-persons, 75 5-persons, 23 6-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 438 1-person, 4 2-persons.

382 married couples with children.
169 single-parent households (32 men, 137 women).

97.1% of residents of Centre speak English at home.
1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (83% speak English very well, 17% speak English well).
0.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.8% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (36% speak English very well, 64% speak English not well).

Foreign born population: 62 (1.9%)
(9.7% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.1
State:  6.0

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  4.3



Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Centre, Alabama:

  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 10
  • 3 rooms: 7
  • 4 rooms: 94
  • 5 rooms: 166
  • 6 rooms: 223
  • 7 rooms: 196
  • 8 rooms: 85
  • 9 or more rooms: 60


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Centre, Alabama:

  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 8
  • 3 rooms: 89
  • 4 rooms: 238
  • 5 rooms: 98
  • 6 rooms: 77
  • 7 rooms: 22
  • 8 rooms: 0
  • 9 or more rooms: 25


Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 13
  • 1995 to 1998: 117
  • 1990 to 1994: 162
  • 1980 to 1989: 243
  • 1970 to 1979: 311
  • 1960 to 1969: 293
  • 1950 to 1959: 188
  • 1940 to 1949: 130
  • 1939 or earlier: 123


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Centre:

  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 10
  • 2 bedrooms: 177
  • 3 bedrooms: 490
  • 4 bedrooms: 131
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 33


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Centre:

  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 123
  • 2 bedrooms: 275
  • 3 bedrooms: 140
  • 4 bedrooms: 19
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0


Cars and other vehicles available in Centre in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 42
  • 1 vehicle: 226
  • 2 vehicles: 339
  • 3 vehicles: 158
  • 4 vehicles: 76
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0


Cars and other vehicles available in Centre in n renter-occupied apartments

  • no vehicle: 186
  • 1 vehicle: 255
  • 2 vehicles: 84
  • 3 vehicles: 32
  • 4 vehicles: 0
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

Centre, AL house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Centre, AL:

  • Less than $10,000: 7
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 15
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 9
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 10
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 14
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 36
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 33
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 80
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 86
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 91
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 56
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 114
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 19
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 55
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 25
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 47
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 13
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 15
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 13
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 14
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 7
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 8
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 0
  • $1,000,000 or more: 0
 


Centre rent paid by renters graph

Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Centre:

  • Less than $100: 121
  • $100 to $149: 78
  • $150 to $199: 86
  • $200 to $249: 109
  • $250 to $299: 56
  • $300 to $349: 31
  • $350 to $399: 37
  • $400 to $449: 0
  • $450 to $499: 15
  • $500 to $549: 0
  • $550 to $599: 0
  • $600 to $649: 0
  • $650 to $699: 0
  • $700 to $749: 0
  • $750 to $799: 0
  • $800 to $899: 0
  • $900 to $999: 0
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 0
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 0
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 0
  • $2,000 or more: 0
  • No cash rent: 24
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 39
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 17
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 6
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 0

Centre, AL Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 67.3%
Number of people working at home: 18 (1.7% of all workers)


Centre travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 75
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 335
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 179
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 53
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 11
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 13
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 86
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 66
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 37
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 54
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 57
  • 90 or more minutes: 55
 


Centre mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 881 (85%)
  • Carpooled: 121 (12%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 7 (1%)
  • Motorcycle: 8 (1%)
  • Walked: 4 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 18 (2%)
 


Centre, AL household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 353
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 162
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 67
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 113
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 130
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 43
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 64
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 79
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 44
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 93
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 85
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 94
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 5
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 3
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 0
  • $200,000 or more: 11
 


First ancestries reported:

  • United States or American: 860
  • Other groups: 593
  • Irish: 133
  • English: 122
  • German: 54
  • British: 33
  • Scottish: 28
  • Welsh: 23
  • Subsaharan African:: 21
  • African: 21
  • Dutch: 11
  • European: 8
  • Scotch-Irish: 8
  • French (except Basque): 7
  • Polish: 6
  • West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 6
  • Haitian: 6


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Korea (37%)
  • Vietnam (27%)
  • Romania (26%)
  • Haiti (10%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2192
  • Northeast: 35
  • Midwest: 66
  • South: 795
  • West: 51

48% of Centre residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 60% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 39% lived in Alabama.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 43
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 54
  • 5th and 6th grade: 31
  • 7th and 8th grade: 49
  • 9th grade: 65
  • 10th grade: 77
  • 11th grade: 38
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 45
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 278
  • Less than 1 year of college: 62
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 134
  • Associate degree: 28
  • Bachelor's degree: 74
  • Master's degree: 34
  • Professional school degree: 29
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Males


Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 43
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 27
  • 5th and 6th grade: 90
  • 7th and 8th grade: 118
  • 9th grade: 105
  • 10th grade: 97
  • 11th grade: 64
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 54
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 325
  • Less than 1 year of college: 88
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 88
  • Associate degree: 21
  • Bachelor's degree: 92
  • Master's degree: 65
  • Professional school degree: 5
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Females




Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 5.9%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 6.4%


Unemployment rate for Black males: 21.2%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 41.7%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 0.0%


Median household income in 1999 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $24,364
  • Black householders: $16,953
  • American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $6,250
  • Asian householders: $19,844

Centre household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Centre household income for Black or African American householders

Centre household income for American Indian or Alaska Native householders

Centre household income for Asian householders

Centre marital status for males

Centre marital status for females


Median house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $74,600
  • Black or African American householders: $49,500
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $12,500

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,081
  • One, attached: 65
  • Two: 161
  • 3 or 4: 55
  • 5 to 9: 53
  • 10 to 19: 62
  • 20 to 49: 27
  • 50 or more: 16
  • Mobile homes: 60

Median worth of mobile homes: $9,999


Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Centre:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:


  • Utility gas (44%)
  • Electricity (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (18%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:


  • Electricity (61%)
  • Utility gas (27%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 0
Here:  0.0%
Alabama:  10.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 39
Here:  43.8%
Alabama:  10.0%

Students in private undegraduate colleges: 12
Here:  25.5%
Alabama:  14.1%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students



School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

 

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