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Center Point, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Center Point, Indiana had a total population of 377, the 573rd largest town in Indiana. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Center Point Quick Facts

Population 377
Median Household Income N/A
Median Home Value $94,800
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Unemployment Rate 0.6%
Median Age 43.2 years
Homeownership Rate 82.3%
Affordability Ratio N/A
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School Graduation Rate 95.7%
Diversity Index 12/100
Population 377 573rd of 967
Median Income N/A
Poverty Rate 11.7% 6% lower than national
Median Home Value $94,800 bottom 20%

How Center Point Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population442377-14.7%
Median home value$96,200$94,800-1.5%

How Center Point Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 35.9%
$25K-$50K 11.2%
$50K-$100K 15.9%
$100K+ 37.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.1%
$10K-$15K
1.2%
$15K-$20K
24.1%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
0.0%
$30K-$35K
2.4%
$35K-$40K
1.2%
$40K-$45K
4.7%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
3.5%
$60K-$75K
3.5%
$75K-$100K
8.8%
$100K-$125K
14.1%
$125K-$150K
4.7%
$150K-$200K
8.2%
$200K+
10.0%

Employment

0.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%
58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.6%
Median gross rent $708/mo

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

12out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Center Point Rankings in Indiana

#573 Population of 967
N/A Median Income of 796
#296 Education of 966
#687 Home Value of 818

Other Cities in Clay County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Brazil 7,831 $52,055 18.6% $113,900
Clay City 1,104 $72,292 10.8% $94,500
Harmony 645 $54,615 11.4% $116,700
Knightsville 642 $60,208 9.0% $109,800
Staunton 350 $57,500 12.9% $92,900
Coalmont 297 $110,074 0.0% $137,500
Carbon 238 $86,667 8.8% $87,500

Cities Similar to Center Point

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Tippecanoe378$52,935$102,2009.1%0.0%
Johnson379N/AN/A9.4%2.4%
Otwell379N/A$134,3000.0%25.6%
Hoffman Lake382$84,276$201,20021.6%0.0%
Elizabethtown372$53,750$153,0005.8%15.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 377, Center Point'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

Center Point is a small community located in Indiana, within Clay County. The total population is 377. It ranks as the 573rd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Center Point is 43.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $94,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $218,200. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Center Point has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Center Point, 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 Center Point, Indiana?

Center Point, Indiana has a population of 377 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Center Point, IN?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Center Point — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Center Point, IN?

The poverty rate in Center Point is 11.7%. This means approximately 44 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Center Point, Indiana?

Center Point's population is 93.9% White, 2.4% Black, 2.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Center Point, IN?

The median home value in Center Point is $94,800.

How educated is Center Point, Indiana?

21.5% of adults (25+) in Center Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.