Centerton is a medium-sized city located in the state of Arkansas. With a population of 25,745 people and two associated neighborhoods, Centerton is the 25th largest community in Arkansas. Much of the housing stock in Centerton was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Centerton economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Centerton, where the median household income is $115,713.00. Centerton real estate is some of the most expensive in Arkansas, although Centerton house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Centerton is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 85.25% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Centerton is a city of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Centerton who work in management occupations (15.70%), business and financial occupations (13.36%), and office and administrative support (11.92%). Also of interest is that Centerton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Centerton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.27% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Centerton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Centerton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Centerton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Centerton ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Centerton, 42.19% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Centerton in 2022 was $54,042, which is wealthy relative to Arkansas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $216,168 for a family of four. However, Centerton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Centerton is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Centerton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Centerton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Centerton also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 13.60% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Centerton include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Centerton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
