Center township, Pennsylvania
Center township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Center township is a geographic entity located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,330. The land area covers 40.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,330 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,684 | ±113 | 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 | 1,885 | ±138 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,684 | ±113 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 201 | ±112 |
| Median Home Value | $163,400 | ±$23,552 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,004 | ±$225 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,236 | ±$10,134 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,180 | ±$6,867 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 345 | ±210 |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.3% | ±5.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,936 | ±207 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.9% | ±6.3% |
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: 4,372 (2024)
ID: 209365
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1212 NEAL RD, HOMER CITY PA 15748-7212
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GUS Population: 82,953 (2024)
ID: 133453
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
825 PHILADELPHIA ST, INDIANA PA 15701-3934
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Indiana, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blairsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Derry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Derry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Indiana, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Indiana, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Elderton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Derry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Johnstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Homer City, PA |
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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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
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College | 5.4 mi away | 1011 South Dr 201 Sutton Hall, Indiana, PA, 15705-1098 |
7243572100
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BURRELL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 120 BLAIRE ROAD, BLACK LICK, PA, 15716 |
(724) 248-7122
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Indiana County Technology Center
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | 441 Hamill Rd, Indiana, PA, 15701-1465 |
7243496700
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INDIANA FREE LIBRARY INC
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 845 PHILADELPHIA ST, INDIANA, PA, 15701 |
(724) 465-8841
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The Rapha School
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 17 Griffith Drive, Home, PA, 15747-9615 |
7243972365
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BLAIRSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 113 N. WALNUT ST., BLAIRSVILLE, PA, 15717 |
(724) 459-6077
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Saint Vincent College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 300 Fraser Purchase Rd, Latrobe, PA, 15650-2690 |
7245399761
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NEW FLORENCE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 122 LIGONIER STREET, NEW FLORENCE, PA, 15944 |
(724) 235-2249
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Saint Vincent Seminary
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College | 20.7 mi away | 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA, 15650-2690 |
7248052395
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CALDWELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 982 NORTH CHESTNUT EXTENSION, DERRY, PA, 15627 |
(724) 694-5765
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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 INDIANA 3 SE, PA US, located 5.2 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 | 35.8° | 17.6° | 26.7° | 3.64" | 13.3" |
| February | 39.2° | 18.4° | 28.8° | 2.95" | 11.8" |
| March | 48.8° | 25.4° | 37.1° | 3.88" | 6.1" |
| April | 61.7° | 34.9° | 48.3° | 4.03" | 1.1" |
| May | 71.5° | 46.0° | 58.7° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.7° | 54.4° | 66.5° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 58.8° | 70.7° | 5.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.1° | 57.7° | 69.4° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.8° | 51.2° | 63.0° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 40.3° | 51.9° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.0° | 30.0° | 40.5° | 3.50" | 2.7" |
| December | 40.7° | 23.9° | 32.3° | 3.64" | 10.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer City borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Lucerne Mines CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Graceton CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Coral CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Black Lick CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Indiana borough | Borough | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4206312040. • 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.