City · Arkansas
Centerton, Arkansas
Centerton, city, in Benton County, Arkansas. Centerton had 27,176 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 52.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,792 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,920 (±32). GEOID 0512820.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,176
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,792 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,920 ±32
Median household income
$115,713
±$4,845 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$338,500
±$30,666 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,465
±$74 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Centerton and what county is it in?
Centerton is a city in Benton County, Arkansas. It covers 14.3 square miles of land, 1,247 residents per square mile in 2020.
Centerton is in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Centerton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,176 people lived in Centerton on July 1, 2025, up 52.1% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 17,792 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,920 (±32).
| Measure | Centerton | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,920 ±32 | 303,632 | +7,717 |
| Households | 7,858 ±406 | 111,919 | +2,862 |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.14 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,224 ±411 | 122,703 | +3,042 |
Centerton's population since 2000
From 2,146 in 2000 to 27,176 in 2025: up 1,166.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Centerton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Centerton?
The median resident of Centerton is 32.4 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 7.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 15.5%. 11.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Centerton | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 ±1.6 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.6% ±2.2 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.2% ±1.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±2.2 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.6% ±3.4 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.9% ±4.8 pts | 58.0% | −20.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.0 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±2.9 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 15.5% ±4.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.5% ±3.3 pts | 12.7% | +6.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.0% ±2.7 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 6.2% ±1.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±3.8 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±1.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.2% ±5.1 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5% ±2.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.2% ±4.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Centerton earn?
Half of Centerton's 7,858 households earn less than $115,713 a year (±$4,845), against $93,506 in Benton County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $93,079 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,634 after inflation. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Centerton | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,713 ±$4,845 | $93,506 | +$22,634 |
| Mean household income | $149,158 ±$16,718 | $126,066 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,042 ±$6,155 | $47,067 | +$13,897 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±1.9 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.7% ±2.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.7 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±2.2 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Centerton?
Owners occupy 65.6% of Centerton's occupied homes and renters 34.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $338,500 by its owner (±$30,666). The median renter pays $1,465 a month including utilities, and 24.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Centerton | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $338,500 ±$30,666 | $323,500 | +$110,329 |
| Median gross rent | $1,465 ±$74 | $1,277 | +$122 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.3% ±9.1 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,879 ±$134 | $1,717 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.6% ±5.4 pts | 67.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.4% ±5.4 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 8,224 ±411 | 122,703 | +3,042 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±4.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.8% ±4.0 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 12.6% ±3.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 33.3% ±4.4 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Centerton building?
Builders took permits for 600 new housing units in Centerton in 2025 (558 in single-family houses), 22.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Centerton work and get to work?
72.0% of Centerton's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.9%.
| Measure | Centerton | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.3% ±4.1 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.0% ±4.2 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±3.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±3.3 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±1.5 | 21.6 min | +3.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Centerton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Centerton, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 209.04Benton County | 8,188 | $117,244 |
| Tract 213.04Benton County | 14,490 | $127,450 |
| Tract 209.06Benton County | 6,988 | $109,963 |
| Tract 209.03Benton County | 5,580 | $102,656 |
| Tract 213.05Benton County | 6,468 | $88,781 |
| Tract 208.06Benton County | 7,540 | $97,768 |
| Tract 206.08Benton County | 4,102 | $101,341 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Centerton) · Census block assignment files
How does Centerton compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Centerton is the 1,478th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Centerton ranks 4th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 4th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th | 197 |
| Median household income | 4th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 9th | 197 |
| Median home value | 11th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 167th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th | 189 |
| Median age | 168th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 87th | 197 |
| Work from home | 12th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 74th | 197 |
Centerton's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Centerton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Centerton?
11 of the 57 figures for Centerton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Centerton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Centerton.