Center Line, MI Demographics

A map of Center Line's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,142	5,318	48.9%	62.2%
Black	2,674	1,934	31.6%	22.6%
Asian	1,022	469	12.1%	5.5%
Multiracial	398	485	4.7%	5.7%
Hispanic	121	261	1.4%	3.1%
Native American/Other	106	85	1.3%	1.0%

Center Line, Michigan has an estimated population of 8,463, a slight decrease from the 8,552 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.9% White, 31.6% Black, 12.1% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Center Line, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Center Line has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Center Line, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 64.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Center Line is ranked the 120th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Center Line was ranked the 119th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Center Line's White Population

4,142 residents of Center Line, or 48.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Center Line is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Center Line ranks 693rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Line's White population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. White residents' share of Center Line's population has decreased from 62.2% to 48.9%.

Center Line is more White than neighboring Eastpointe (35.5% White). Center Line is less White than neighboring Warren (58% White), Hazel Park (73.4% White), Madison Heights (78.2% White), and Hamtramck (58.6% White).

Center Line's Black Population

2,674 residents of Center Line, or 31.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Center Line is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Center Line ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Line's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Black residents' share of Center Line's population has increased from 22.6% to 31.6%.

Center Line is more Black than neighboring Warren (21.8% Black), Hazel Park (11% Black), Madison Heights (7.8% Black), and Hamtramck (6.1% Black). Center Line is less Black than neighboring Eastpointe (55.1% Black).

Center Line's Asian Population

1,022 residents of Center Line, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Center Line is higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Center Line ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Line's Asian population has grown by an estimated 117.9%. Asian residents' share of Center Line's population has increased from 5.5% to 12.1%.

Center Line is more Asian than neighboring Hazel Park (1.1% Asian), Madison Heights (6.5% Asian), and Eastpointe (0.7% Asian). Center Line is less Asian than neighboring Warren (12.7% Asian), and Hamtramck (25.3% Asian).

Center Line's Hispanic Population

121 residents of Center Line, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Center Line is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Center Line ranks 401st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Line's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Center Line's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.4%.

Center Line is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamtramck (0.8% Hispanic). Center Line is less Hispanic than neighboring Warren (2.4% Hispanic), Hazel Park (5.3% Hispanic), Madison Heights (2.2% Hispanic), and Eastpointe (1.6% Hispanic).

Center Line's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Center Line, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Center Line is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Center Line ranks 234th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Line's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Center Line's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Center Line is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warren (0.5% Native American/Other), Madison Heights (1% Native American/Other), and Eastpointe (0.3% Native American/Other). Center Line is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Park (1.4% Native American/Other), and Hamtramck (3.2% Native American/Other).

Center Line's Multiracial Population

398 residents of Center Line, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Center Line is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Center Line ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Line's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Center Line's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.7%.

Center Line is more Multiracial than neighboring Warren (4.6% Multiracial), and Madison Heights (4.4% Multiracial). Center Line is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Park (7.8% Multiracial), Eastpointe (6.8% Multiracial), and Hamtramck (6% 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.