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 |
| Altitude : | 371 feet / 113 meters |
| Capital city : | Center is capital of Shelby County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:51:10 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 248 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Center is located at 31°30'39"N 96°25'29"W (31.5107300, -96.4247000).
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Official website of Center
Demographics
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 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Center, TX
| 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 |
Post offices near Center
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Groesbeck Post Office | Groesbeck (TX) | 76642 |
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- Center , Indiana A town in Clark County, Indiana. It is located on the East Fork White River in the central part of the state. Center is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Center Historical Society and the Center Town Park. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 66,838 | The most populous city in Victoria County, Texas. |
| Little Elm | 56,625 | A city in Denton County, Texas. |
| 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
