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Center, North Dakota

Center, North Dakota, in Oliver county, is 32 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 412 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 678 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Center

In Center, about 68% of adults are married. When people think of Center, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Center had a median family income of $57,045. Most of the residents of Center tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. People say that Center is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Center Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Center that were owner-occupied was 82%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Center has going for it.

Commuting

In Center, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Center strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCenter Affordability of Rents
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCenter Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Center Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Center People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Center Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Center Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Center, ND

Comparing Center to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times61
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
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