Center, TX Demographics

A map of Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,988	1,733	37.7%	33.2%
Black	1,573	1,641	29.8%	31.4%
Hispanic	1,325	1,395	25.1%	26.7%
Native American/Other	196	40	3.7%	0.8%
Multiracial	180	110	3.4%	2.1%
Asian	9	302	0.2%	5.8%

Center, Texas has an estimated population of 5,271, a less than 1% change from the 5,221 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.7% White, 29.8% Black, 25.1% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.2% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas 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 71.6% in 2020 and 70.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Center is ranked the 418th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 397th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Center's White Population

1,988 residents of Center, or 37.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Center is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Center ranks 1269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's White population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Center's population has increased from 33.2% to 37.7%.

Center is more White than neighboring Tenaha (12.7% White). Center is less White than neighboring Shelbyville (95.2% White), Joaquin (50.1% White), Timpson (61.4% White), and Logansport (51.1% White).

Center's Black Population

1,573 residents of Center, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Center is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Center ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 31.4% to 29.8%.

Center is more Black than neighboring Shelbyville (0% Black), and Joaquin (18.4% Black). Center is less Black than neighboring Tenaha (52.8% Black), Timpson (30.4% Black), and Logansport (42.3% Black).

Center's Asian Population

9 residents of Center, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Center is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Center ranks 94th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Asian population has declined by an estimated 97.0%. Asian residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 5.8% to 0.2%.

Center is more Asian than neighboring Shelbyville (0% Asian), Tenaha (0% Asian), Joaquin (0% Asian), Timpson (0% Asian), and Logansport (0% Asian).

Center's Hispanic Population

1,325 residents of Center, or 25.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Center is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Center ranks 989th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Center's population has decreased from 26.7% to 25.1%.

Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Shelbyville (0% Hispanic), Joaquin (24.1% Hispanic), Timpson (7.5% Hispanic), and Logansport (0.8% Hispanic). Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Tenaha (32% Hispanic).

Center's Native American/Other Population

196 residents of Center, or 3.7% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Center ranks 712th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 390.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Center's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.7%.

Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shelbyville (0% Native American/Other), Tenaha (0.8% Native American/Other), Joaquin (0% Native American/Other), Timpson (0% Native American/Other), and Logansport (0.1% Native American/Other).

Center's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Center, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Center is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Center ranks 1206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Center's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.4%.

Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Tenaha (1.7% Multiracial), and Timpson (0.7% Multiracial). Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Shelbyville (4.8% Multiracial), Joaquin (7.5% Multiracial), and Logansport (5.8% 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.