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Centre, AL
City in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Population
3,700
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
316
ZIP codes
0
Centre and its ZIP codes
Centre at a glance
- Centre is about 3.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,664 a year, 30% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 (25% below Alabama) and median rent is $594 a month.
Local data for Centre, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centre, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,664
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$594/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
59.3
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (416), German Americans (181), French Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Centre.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,692
5,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $8,776 per person
How people get to work
Centre, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Centre, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
170
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centre, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Centre
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeesburgTown | 6.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Cedar BluffTown | 7 mi | 4.8 |
| Sand RockTown | 8.1 mi | 5.1 |
| GaylesvilleTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| BallplayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 23.6 |
| Coats BendCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.6 |
| CollinsvilleCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Spring GardenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| PiedmontCity | 16 mi | 9.8 |
| Hokes BluffCity | 16 mi | 11.9 |
| BroomtownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| Tidmore BendCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.7 |
| Lookout MountainCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15.2 |
| Cave Spring, GACity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| Nances CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| GlencoeCity | 20 mi | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centre, AL in?
- Centre is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Centre, AL?
- About 3,700 people live in Centre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centre?
- Nearby places include Leesburg (6.7 mi), Cedar Bluff (7 mi), Sand Rock (8.1 mi), Gaylesville (10 mi), Ballplay (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023