Center, Texas
Center: city in Shelby County, Texas, United States
About
Center is a city located in the county of Limestone in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,193 and a population density of 255 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,043 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Center
| Population | 5,043 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Limestone County |
| Postal code | 75935 |
| Phone Area Codes | 936 |
| Area | 20.34 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5107,-96.4247 |
| Altitude | 371 feet / 113 meters |
| Capital city | Center is capital of Shelby County |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:13:32 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 248 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Center is located at 31°30'39"N 96°25'29"W (31.5107300, -96.4247000).
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Weather
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph S
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Center decreased by 2.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,400 | 3.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,450 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,429 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,343 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,300 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,311 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,224 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,205 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,175 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,043 | -2.62% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 81,004 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 82,689 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 82,823 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 82,672 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 91.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,465 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
Center zip code is 75935.
County name: Shelby, County
fips: 48419
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $225,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,731 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $713 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,167 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 35,011 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 262,380 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 815,455 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,227,687 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,960,679 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,948 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,757 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,653 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,299 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,026 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,161 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 621 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,173 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 826 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,776 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,359.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 35.04 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Center, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| BRY | Bryan, TX | 301 East 26th Street | BUS |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Center.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Groesbeck Post Office | Groesbeck (TX) | 76642 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Center, Indiana A town in Clark County, Indiana. with a population of 45,836 people.
- Center, Texas city in Shelby County, Texas, United States with a population of 5,211 people.
- Center, Pennsylvania human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 2,438 people.
- Center, Colorado town in Colorado, United States with a population of 2,385 people.
- Center, Ohio township in Guernsey County, Ohio with a population of 1,188 people.
- Center, Missouri City in Ralls County, Missouri, United States with a population of 505 people.
- Center, North Dakota human settlement in Oliver County, North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 441 people.
- Center, Nebraska human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 87 people.
Other cities in Limestone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Limestone County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mexia | 7,287 | City in Limestone County, Texas, United States |
| Groesbeck | 4,173 | City in Texas, United States |
| Coolidge | 950 | Town of the United States |
| Thornton | 524 | Town in Limestone County, Texas |
| Kosse | 463 | Town of the United States |
| Tehuacana | 277 | Ghost town |
Distance to Other Cities
Center distances to largest Texas cities