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Center, IN
Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana.
Population
605
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
672
ZIP codes
0
Center and its ZIP codes
Center at a glance
- Center is about 3.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $103,875 a year, 44% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,000 (5% above Indiana).
Local data for Center, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Center, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,875
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$230,000
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (123), French Americans (121), Scottish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Center.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,532
34,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,185
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$600M
FY 2026, $7,177 per person
How people get to work
Center, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.1%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Center, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
142
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HemlockCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.4 |
| SharpsvilleTown | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| KokomoCity | 4.2 mi | 36.7 |
| GreentownTown | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Windfall CityTown | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| West MiddletonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| CassvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Bennetts SwitchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| TiptonCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| RussiavilleTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| GoldsmithCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New LondonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SimsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GalvestonTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HobbsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Center, IN in?
- Center is in Howard County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Center, IN?
- About 605 people live in Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Center?
- Nearby places include Hemlock (1.8 mi), Sharpsville (4.1 mi), Kokomo (4.2 mi), Greentown (5.8 mi), Jerome (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023