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Crime in Center summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Center. Key points include:
There were 152 total crimes in Center in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Center is 2,949.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Center is 504.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Center is 2,445.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Center is 39.19% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Center Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Center / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 152 | 2,949.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 504.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 38.8 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 19.4 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 446.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 126 | 2,445.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 601.6 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 88 | 1,707.7 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 135.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Center summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Center. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Center is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Center is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Center is $198,362.
The median income in Center is $48,293.
Center's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Center Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Center | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 44 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Center, TX Weather
The average high in Center is 76.9° and the average low is 53.4°.
There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Center |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Map Of Center, TX
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Center Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Center
The current population in Center is 5,271. The population has decreased 0.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,271 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 5,198 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,221 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 5,197 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 5,178 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 5,250 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 5,319 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 5,388 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,421 | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 5,262 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,239 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,246 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 5,244 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,248 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 5,288 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Center
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Center is:
37.7% White with 1,988 White residents.
29.8% African American with 1,573 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 9 Asian residents.
3.4% Hawaiian with 177 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 180 Two Or More residents.
25.1% Hispanic with 1,325 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Center | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.7% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 29.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.1% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Center
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Center is 51.8% female with 2,729 female residents.
Center is 48.2% male with 2,542 male residents.
| Gender | Center | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Center for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Center completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Center completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Center completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Center completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Center completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Center completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Center completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Center completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Center completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Center | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Center, Texas
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16.5% of households in Center earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in Center earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Center earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Center earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Center earn $35,000 to $49,999.
29.5% of households in Center earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.0% of households in Center earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.5% of households in Center earn $100,000 to $149,999.
0.0% of households in Center earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Center earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Center | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 29.5% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.0% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
