Center township, Kansas
Center township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Center township is a geographic entity located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 125. The land area covers 29.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 125 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 65.8 yrs | ±19.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12 | ±14 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 27 | ±28 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12 | ±14 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $61,391 | ±$11,499 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±50% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±84.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13 | ±20 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 58.3% | ±61.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CENTER
GUS Population: 124 (2024)
ID: 165478
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CENTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
19035 INDIAN CREEK RD, WAMEGO KS 66547-9203
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GUS Population: 26,876 (2024)
ID: 193330
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 187, WESTMORELAND KS 66549-0187
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Wamego, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Manhattan, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Onaga, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Onaga, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Onaga, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | St George, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | St. George, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | St George, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | St Marys, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | St Marys, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kansas State University
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College | 21.5 mi away | 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS, 66506 |
7855326011
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WESTMORELAND MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 315 MAIN, WESTMORELAND, KS, 66549 |
(785) 457-2841
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Manhattan Christian College
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College | 21.5 mi away | 1415 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502-4801 |
7855393571
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WAMEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 431 LINCOLN AVENUE, WAMEGO, KS, 66547 |
(785) 456-9181
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Bellus Academy
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College Vocational | 22.7 mi away | 1130 Westloop Place, Manhattan, KS, 66502-2838 |
8587481490
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ONAGA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 313 LEONARD, ONAGA, KS, 66521 |
(785) 889-4531
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Manhattan Area Technical College
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College | 22.8 mi away | 3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66503-2499 |
7855872800
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POTTAWATOMIE WABAUNSEE REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 306 N. 5TH STREET, ST. MARYS, KS, 66536 |
(785) 437-2778
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ROSSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 407 MAIN, ROSSVILLE, KS, 66533 |
(785) 584-6454
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MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 629 POYNTZ AVENUE, MANHATTAN, KS, 66502 |
(785) 776-4741
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WAMEGO 4 W, KS US, located 11.6 miles from Center township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3° | 17.7° | 28.5° | 0.69" | 4.8" |
| February | 45.0° | 21.2° | 33.1° | 1.16" | 5.0" |
| March | 56.0° | 30.9° | 43.4° | 2.09" | 1.8" |
| April | 66.6° | 41.5° | 54.0° | 3.50" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.8° | 53.3° | 64.6° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.7° | 63.4° | 74.1° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.8° | 68.2° | 79.0° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.5° | 65.3° | 76.9° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.0° | 56.3° | 68.7° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.1° | 43.3° | 56.2° | 2.41" | 0.3" |
| November | 54.8° | 31.2° | 43.0° | 1.67" | 0.8" |
| December | 42.7° | 21.7° | 32.2° | 1.28" | 4.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Belvue city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| Emmett city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Westmoreland city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Wamego city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Onaga city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2014912000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.