At a Glance
Median Income
$26,716
$17,690 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
Zillow: $202,884
Median Rent
$708/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
24.3% smoking rate
How Century Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Century's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Century a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Century residents earn a median household income of $26,716 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,690. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,629 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Century is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,884. Median rent is $708/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
4.4% of adults in Century hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Century has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,972
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$26,716
Per Capita$17,690
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent$708
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$202,884
Housing Units975
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation89 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Century was founded in 1901.
The median home in Century was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.