City

Center, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Ralls County  ·  Missouri

👥1,109Population
💰$63,500Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$175,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate537 (68.1%)
Some College47 (6%)
Associates41 (5.2%)
Bachelors68 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree96 (12.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.1%Some College: 6%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
HS Grad68.1%
Some College6.0%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,500 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$175,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$513/mo
Total Housing Units673
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Center, MO

Center is a city in Missouri, located in Ralls County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,109 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,500 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $513 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Center is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.29%).

Center, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63436 1,109 $63,500 $175,600 $513 1.7% 20.8% 89.1%