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Centerton, AR


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Centerton, Arkansas

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.

The People and Families of Centerton

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Centerton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Centerton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCenterton Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCenterton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Centerton Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Centerton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Centerton, AR

Comparing Centerton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population68
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime22
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