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Center, CO
Town in Saguache County, Colorado.
Population
2,120
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,454
ZIP codes
0
Center and its ZIP codes
Center at a glance
- Center is about 43 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,750 a year, 52% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,000 (77% below Colorado) and median rent is $490 a month.
Local data for Center, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Center, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,750
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$126,000
Median rent
$490/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
12.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,245), Swedish Americans (34), Italian Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saguache County. PPP loans are for Center.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,292
1,670 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,701
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.4M
FY 2026, $6,820 per person
How people get to work
Center, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled25.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 12.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Center, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,153
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 4°F
7.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Center, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
28.5%
U.S. 11.1% +17.4 pts
Cities near Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Monte VistaCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| HooperTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Del NorteTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MoffatTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| AlamosaCity | 23 mi | 8 |
| SaguacheTown | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Alamosa EastCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.3 |
| GerrardCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| CrestoneTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| South ForkTown | 30 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Center, CO in?
- Center is in Saguache County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Center, CO?
- About 2,120 people live in Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Center?
- Nearby places include Monte Vista (12 mi), Hooper (13 mi), Del Norte (14 mi), Moffat (21 mi), Alamosa (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023