Century, FL

Century, Florida

Century, Florida, in Escambia county, is 38 miles N of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 181 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is part of the Pensacola metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,714 people people live in Century.

The People and Families of Century

In Century, about 41% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Century, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Century.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Century had a median family income of $28,241.

Century Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Century, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Florida. Century isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Century, 90% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the town is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Century, FL

Comparing Century to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Century Almanac

Century Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Century Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Century High Schools (2004)

NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
4100 WEST HIGHWAY 4
850-327-6681
A Title I school.
Serves 507 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

ESCAMBIA RIVER OUTWARD BOUND
P. O. BOX 278
850-256-3335
Serves 34 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 34

Century Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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