Center, NE Demographics

A map of Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	146	62	76.4%	78.5%
Hispanic	33	6	17.3%	7.6%
Native American/Other	11	4	5.8%	5.1%
Multiracial	1	6	0.5%	7.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.3%

Center, Nebraska has an estimated population of 191, a dramatic increase from the 79 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 17.3% Hispanic, 5.8% Native American/Other, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Nebraska 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 37.0% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Center is ranked the 358th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Center's White Population

146 residents of Center, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Center is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Center ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's White population has grown by an estimated 135.5%. White residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 78.5% to 76.4%.

Center is more White than neighboring Verdigre (73.7% White). Center is less White than neighboring Bazile Mills (90.9% White), Winnetoon (97.1% White), Creighton (84% White), and Lindy (100% 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 Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Center ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Center is less Black than neighboring Creighton (3.6% 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 slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Center ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Center is less Asian than neighboring Creighton (1.8% Asian).

Center's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Center, or 17.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Center is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Center ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Center's population has increased from 7.6% to 17.3%.

Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Bazile Mills (0% Hispanic), Winnetoon (0% Hispanic), Creighton (2.7% Hispanic), Verdigre (3.3% Hispanic), and Lindy (0% Hispanic).

Center's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Center, or 5.8% 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 higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Center ranks 30th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Center's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.8%.

Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bazile Mills (0% Native American/Other), Winnetoon (0% Native American/Other), Creighton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lindy (0% Native American/Other). Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Verdigre (22% Native American/Other).

Center's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Center, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Center is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Center ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 7.6% to 0.5%.

Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Lindy (0% Multiracial). Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Bazile Mills (9.1% Multiracial), Winnetoon (2.9% Multiracial), Creighton (7.6% Multiracial), and Verdigre (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.