Center, Colorado
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Center is a town located in Saguache County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,392.
Geography
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Location of Center, Colorado
Center is located at 37°45'10" North, 106°6'38" West (37.752862, -106.110483)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,392 people, 768 households, and 603 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,099.5/km² (2,854.3/mi²). There are 848 housing units at an average density of 389.8/km² (1,011.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 46.70% White, 0.21% African American, 2.84% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 47.78% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. 86.08% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 768 households out of which 47.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% are married couples living together, 17.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% are non-families. 18.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.11 and the average family size is 3.56.
In the town the population is spread out with 35.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $23,780, and the median income for a family is $26,143. Males have a median income of $20,844 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the town is $9,289. 27.5% of the population and 27.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.6% of those under the age of 18 and 22.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.