What percentage of people rent in Centre, AL?
29.7% (±6.6 points) of the occupied homes in Centre, AL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 509 renting households against 1,206 that own their home.
In Centre, the share of households that rent went from 46.5% in 2015–2019 to 29.7% in 2020–2024 (−16.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 29.7% (±6.6 points)
- Renting households
- 509 (±154)
- Median renter income
- $22,125 (±$10,029)
Who rents and who owns in Centre
| Centre | Cherokee County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 29.7% (±6.6 points) | 18.9% (±2.6 points) | 29.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 509 (±154) | 1,928 (±276) | 595,092 (±6,593) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,206 (±196) | 8,264 (±414) | 1,402,155 (±8,895) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.5 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $22,125 (±$10,029) | $36,817 (±$3,828) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $58,636 (±$14,368) | $61,645 (±$4,085) | $79,108 (±$602) | $100,009 |
In Centre, the renter share is higher than in Cherokee County (18.9%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (29.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Cherokee County, Centre ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 219 of 514.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Centre has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 46.5% (±8.4 points) | 29.7% (±6.6 points) | −16.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $606 (±$56) | $594 (±$87) | −2.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $36,263 (±$6,543) | $44,664 (±$6,107) | +23.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Centre
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre | — | 29.7% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Leesburg | 6.3 mi | 24.5% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Bluff | 6.7 mi | 31.2% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Rock | 7.8 mi | 4.2% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Gaylesville | 10 mi | 30.8% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coats Bend | 13 mi | 8.7% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Collinsville | 14 mi | 37.9% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hokes Bluff | 16 mi | 8.0% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Piedmont | 16 mi | 38.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sand Rock, AL (4.2%), Coats Bend, AL (8.7%), Hokes Bluff, AL (8.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Bluff | 31.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 2 | Gaylesville | 30.8% (±19.0 points) |
| 3 | Centre | 29.7% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 | Leesburg | 24.5% (±10.7 points) |
| 5 | Sand Rock | 4.2% (±4.3 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Centre
How many renters are there in Centre?
Centre has an estimated 509 (±154) renting households, 29.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Centre?
In Centre, the share of households that rent went from 46.5% in 2015–2019 to 29.7% in 2020–2024 (−16.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Centre?
A renting household in Centre has 1.5 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Centre?
The median renting household in Centre, AL has an income of $22,125 (±$10,029) a year, against $58,636 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre city, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre city, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre city, Alabama
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre city, Alabama
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Centre city, Alabama (place:13648, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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