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Crime in Centennial summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Centennial. Key points include:
There were 2,003 total crimes in Centennial in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Centennial is 1,881.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Centennial is 172.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Centennial is 1,708.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Centennial is -11.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Centennial Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Centennial / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,003 | 1,881.6 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 184 | 172.8 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 22 | 20.7 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 153 | 143.7 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,819 | 1,708.7 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 300 | 281.8 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,220 | 1,146.0 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 299 | 280.9 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Centennial summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Centennial. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Centennial is 145 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Centennial is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Centennial is $649,085.
The median income in Centennial is $131,928.
Centennial's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Centennial Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Centennial | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 232 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Centennial, CO Weather
The average high in Centennial is 64.1° and the average low is 36.0°.
There are 41.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.6 inches of precipitation each year with 57.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Centennial |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 57.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Centennial Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Centennial
The current population in Centennial is 108,201. The population has increased 8.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108,201 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 107,386 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 107,702 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 107,972 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 111,331 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 110,218 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 109,505 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 108,448 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 107,862 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 106,604 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 104,213 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 102,625 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 101,339 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 100,643 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 99,999 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Centennial
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Centennial is:
74.1% White with 80,125 White residents.
2.8% African American with 3,000 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 224 American Indian residents.
6.4% Asian with 6,894 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 200 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 552 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 6,100 Two Or More residents.
10.3% Hispanic with 11,106 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Centennial | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Centennial
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Centennial is 50.4% female with 54,502 female residents.
Centennial is 49.6% male with 53,698 male residents.
| Gender | Centennial | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Centennial for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Centennial completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Centennial completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Centennial completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Centennial completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Centennial completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Centennial completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Centennial completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Centennial completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Centennial completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Centennial | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Centennial, Colorado
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2.2% of households in Centennial earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Centennial earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Centennial earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in Centennial earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Centennial earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.3% of households in Centennial earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Centennial earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.9% of households in Centennial earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.6% of households in Centennial earn $150,000 to $199,999.
29.1% of households in Centennial earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Centennial | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.3% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.1% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
