Centennial, CO Demographics

A map of Centennial's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	80,125	81,391	74.1%	75.1%
Hispanic	11,106	10,418	10.3%	9.6%
Asian	6,894	6,794	6.4%	6.3%
Multiracial	6,100	5,387	5.6%	5.0%
Black	3,000	3,545	2.8%	3.3%
Native American/Other	976	883	0.9%	0.8%

Centennial, Colorado has an estimated population of 108,201, a less than 1% change from the 108,418 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 10.3% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian, 5.6% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Centennial, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Centennial has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Centennial, that probability was 42.0% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Centennial is ranked the 11th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Centennial was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Centennial's White Population

80,125 residents of Centennial, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Centennial is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Centennial ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centennial's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Centennial's population has decreased from 75.1% to 74.1%.

Centennial is more White than neighboring Inverness (54% White), Cherry Creek (67.1% White), Dove Valley (50.5% White), and Meridian (62.8% White). Centennial is less White than neighboring Acres Green (76.1% White).

Centennial's Black Population

3,000 residents of Centennial, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Centennial is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Centennial ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centennial's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Black residents' share of Centennial's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.8%.

Centennial is more Black than neighboring Cherry Creek (0.3% Black), and Acres Green (0% Black). Centennial is less Black than neighboring Inverness (3.3% Black), Dove Valley (13.8% Black), and Meridian (5.8% Black).

Centennial's Asian Population

6,894 residents of Centennial, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Centennial is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Centennial ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centennial's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Centennial's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.4%.

Centennial is more Asian than neighboring Dove Valley (5.3% Asian), and Acres Green (5.3% Asian). Centennial is less Asian than neighboring Inverness (16.2% Asian), Cherry Creek (12.9% Asian), and Meridian (11.1% Asian).

Centennial's Hispanic Population

11,106 residents of Centennial, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Centennial is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Centennial ranks 291st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centennial's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Centennial's population has increased from 9.6% to 10.3%.

Centennial is less Hispanic than neighboring Inverness (15.6% Hispanic), Cherry Creek (11.3% Hispanic), Dove Valley (26.9% Hispanic), Acres Green (11.8% Hispanic), and Meridian (13.1% Hispanic).

Centennial's Native American/Other Population

976 residents of Centennial, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Centennial is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Centennial ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centennial's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Centennial's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Centennial is more Native American/Other than neighboring Acres Green (0.7% Native American/Other). Centennial is less Native American/Other than neighboring Inverness (6.2% Native American/Other), Cherry Creek (2.4% Native American/Other), Dove Valley (1.3% Native American/Other), and Meridian (2.7% Native American/Other).

Centennial's Multiracial Population

6,100 residents of Centennial, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Centennial is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Centennial ranks 130th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centennial's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Centennial's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.6%.

Centennial is more Multiracial than neighboring Inverness (4.8% Multiracial), Dove Valley (2.1% Multiracial), and Meridian (4.5% Multiracial). Centennial is less Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Creek (6.1% Multiracial), and Acres Green (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.