Centenary, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Centenary, Indiana had a total population of 60, the 912th largest community in Indiana, with a median household income of $32,566, which is 55% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 55% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Centenary Quick Facts
How Centenary Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74 | 60 | -18.9% |
| Median household income | $33,063 | $32,566 | -1.5% |
How Centenary Compares
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
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People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Centenary Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Centenary
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Isabel | 60 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cartersburg | 59 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Paris Crossing | 59 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 61.0% |
| Florence | 58 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fontanet | 63 | N/A | N/A | 60.9% | 55.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 60, Centenary's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Centenary is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 60. It ranks as the 912th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Centenary is 43.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. 31.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Centenary is $32,566. This is 55% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Centenary. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Centenary, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Centenary has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 46.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Centenary, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Centenary, Indiana?
Centenary, Indiana has a population of 60 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Centenary, IN?
The median household income in Centenary is $32,566, which is 60% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Centenary, IN?
The ACS sample for Centenary recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Centenary, Indiana?
Centenary's population is 86.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Centenary, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Centenary — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Centenary, Indiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Centenary hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.