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Center, Colorado, in Rio Grande county, is 87 miles W of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 100 miles SW of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are 2,392 residents in the town.
In Center, about 56% of adults are married. The faces of Center are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the town.
In 2000, Center had a median family income of $26,143.
Center folks tended to give their money ($470) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Center that were owner-occupied was 61%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Center has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Center, 87% of commuters drive to work. Center offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.
Center strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Center to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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