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Centerton, Arkansas, in Benton county, is 21 miles N of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 96 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers metropolitan area. Centerton contains a population of approximately 2,146.
In Centerton, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Centerton, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Centerton.
In 2000, Centerton had a median family income of $50,000. The typical family in Centerton is better off than most in Arkansas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Centerton. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Centerton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Centerton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Arkansas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Centerton, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Centerton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Centerton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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