Center Point, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 580, 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 Louisiana, within Avoyelles Parish. The total population is 580. It ranks as the 339th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Center Point is 51.3 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. With 37.8% of the population under 18, Center Point has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 19.3% 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 Center Point is $14,655. This is 76% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 82% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 80.3%. This is 324% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Center Point, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $184,200. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Center Point is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 30.5%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Center Point, Louisiana 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 Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.