Center, ND Demographics

A map of Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	558	529	99.3%	90.0%
Hispanic	3	9	0.5%	1.5%
Multiracial	1	30	0.2%	5.1%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	2.9%

Center, North Dakota has an estimated population of 562, a decrease from the 588 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.3% White, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Center has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Center, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 1.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Center is ranked the 99th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 was ranked the 94th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Center's White Population

558 residents of Center, or 99.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Center is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Center ranks 247th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Center's population has increased from 90.0% to 99.3%.

Center is more White than neighboring Stanton (94.9% White), New Salem (97.4% White), Washburn (94% White), Underwood (86.6% White), and Hazen (94.2% White).

Center's Black Population

0 residents of Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Center is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Center ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Center is less Black than neighboring Stanton (0.2% Black), Washburn (0.1% Black), and Underwood (1% Black).

Center's Asian Population

0 residents of Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Center is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Center ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Center is less Asian than neighboring Underwood (2% Asian).

Center's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Center, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Center is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Center ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanton (0.4% Hispanic), and New Salem (0.3% Hispanic). Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Washburn (3.6% Hispanic), Underwood (0.6% Hispanic), and Hazen (3.4% Hispanic).

Center's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Center is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Center ranks 81st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanton (2.3% Native American/Other), New Salem (0.6% Native American/Other), Washburn (0.1% Native American/Other), Underwood (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hazen (1.3% Native American/Other).

Center's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Center, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Center is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Center ranks 109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 5.1% to 0.2%.

Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Stanton (2.1% Multiracial), New Salem (1.7% Multiracial), Washburn (2.2% Multiracial), Underwood (9% Multiracial), and Hazen (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.