La Center City, Kentucky
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1038 residents, 419 households, and 261 families in the city. The population density was 1351 people per square mile (521.62/kmē), it is Kentucky's 196th most densely populated city. There were 492 housing units at an average density of 639 per square mile (246.72/kmē). The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.9. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 23.2% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71 males. The median age of the city's population was 42.3 years, The median age of males was 38.6 years, for females the median age was 45.1 years. The racial makeup of the city was 928 White, 94 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 12 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27188, it is the 297th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The median income for a family in the city was $36250, it is 254th wealthiest city by median family income in Kentucky. The per capita income for the city was $14317, making its Kentucky's 146th lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $16932, Males had a median income of $26196 versus $12863 for females.
In 2000, 232 pupils and students, of which 56.9% are male and 43.1% are female, 22.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.9% nursery or pri school, 7.76% kindergarten, 45.69% elementary school, 30.17% high school and 9.48% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1038 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1038 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1039 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1028 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1020 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1029 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1028 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1030 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1026 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1029 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1039 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| Elementary school | 59 | 47 | 106 |
| High school | 40 | 30 | 70 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Center city, Kentucky | $27188 | $36250 | $14317 |
| Ballard County, Kentucky | $32130 | $41386 | $19035 |
| Kentucky, United States | $33672 | $40939 | $18093 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |