Center township, Nebraska
Center township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Center township is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 189. The land area covers 35.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 189 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 63.2 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 50 | ±18 | 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 | 50 | ±18 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 50 | ±18 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $413,600 | ±$73,276 |
| 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 | $174,583 | ±$79,685 |
| Per Capita Income | $115,852 | ±$65,309 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±15.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 64 | ±23 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 64% | ±19.2% |
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: 188 (2024)
ID: 169781
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
1851 30TH RD, BRAINARD NE 68626
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GUS Population: 8,439 (2024)
ID: 169486
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
451 N 5TH ST, DAVID CITY NE 68632-1660
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BELLWOOD, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | VALPARAISO, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BRAINARD, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DWIGHT, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BRAINARD, NE | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-10 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| 1 Nearby | 11-17 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-13 | STAPLEHURST, NE |
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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Concordia University-Nebraska
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College | 17.6 mi away | 800 N Columbia Ave, Seward, NE, 68434-1556 |
8005355494
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HRUSKA MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 399 NORTH 5TH STREET, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632 |
(402) 367-3100
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DWIGHT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 120 N 2ND STREET, DWIGHT, NE, 68635 |
(402) 566-2111
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ULYSSES TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 410 C STREET, ULYSSES, NE, 68669 |
(402) 549-2451
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RISING CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 250 GARHAN AVENUE, RISING CITY, NE, 68658 |
(402) 954-0270
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VALPARAISO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 300 WEST 2ND, VALPARAISO, NE, 68065 |
(402) 784-6141
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SEWARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 233 SOUTH 5TH STREET, SEWARD, NE, 68434 |
(402) 643-3318
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SHELBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 648 N. WALNUT, SHELBY, NE, 68662 |
(402) 527-5181
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SCHUYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 108 E. 18TH STREET, SCHUYLER, NE, 68661 |
(402) 352-2221
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COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 2500 14TH STREET, SUITE 2, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601 |
(402) 564-7116
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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 DAVID CITY, NE US, located 6.3 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 | 31.1° | 11.7° | 21.4° | 0.78" | 8.0" |
| February | 36.1° | 15.3° | 25.7° | 0.90" | 7.4" |
| March | 49.0° | 25.7° | 37.4° | 1.72" | 5.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 36.4° | 48.7° | 3.02" | 1.9" |
| May | 71.9° | 48.9° | 60.4° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.8° | 59.6° | 70.7° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 64.0° | 75.0° | 3.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.8° | 61.7° | 72.7° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.2° | 52.6° | 64.9° | 2.79" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.7° | 39.5° | 51.6° | 2.16" | 0.9" |
| November | 48.0° | 26.2° | 37.1° | 1.35" | 2.4" |
| December | 34.8° | 16.0° | 25.4° | 1.15" | 6.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainard village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Garrison village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| David City city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Dwight village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Ulysses village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Bruno village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3102308290. • 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.