Center Point, IA Demographics

A map of Center Point's Population by Race

Center Point, Iowa has an estimated population of 2,562, a less than 1% change from the 2,579 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Center Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Center Point has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Center Point, that probability was 11.9% in 2020 and 6.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Center Point is ranked the 142nd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 Point was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Center Point's White Population

2,471 residents of Center Point, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Center Point is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Center Point ranks 423rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 93.8% to 96.4%.

Center Point is more White than neighboring Walker (94.1% White), Urbana (89.4% White), Palo (93.9% White), Shellsburg (93.2% White), and Robins (94.5% White).

Center Point's Black Population

0 residents of Center Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Center Point is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Center Point ranks 526th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Center Point is less Black than neighboring Walker (0.2% Black), Urbana (0.7% Black), and Palo (1.1% Black).

Center Point's Asian Population

23 residents of Center Point, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Center Point ranks 347th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Asian population has grown by an estimated 130.0%. Asian residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Center Point is more Asian than neighboring Urbana (0.4% Asian), Palo (0.2% Asian), and Shellsburg (0% Asian). Center Point is less Asian than neighboring Walker (1.2% Asian), and Robins (2.3% Asian).

Center Point's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Center Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Center Point is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Center Point ranks 713th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Center Point's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Center Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Urbana (4.2% Hispanic), Palo (0.6% Hispanic), Shellsburg (3.2% Hispanic), and Robins (1.2% Hispanic).

Center Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Center Point, 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 Point is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Center Point ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Center Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walker (0.8% Native American/Other), and Urbana (0.6% Native American/Other).

Center Point's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Center Point, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Center Point ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Center Point's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.7%.

Center Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Robins (1.9% Multiracial). Center Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Walker (3.8% Multiracial), Urbana (4.7% Multiracial), Palo (4.2% Multiracial), and Shellsburg (3.6% 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.