Center
City in Shelby County, Texas
Center is a city in Shelby County, Texas, with 5,221 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shelbyville, 6.5 miles E.
- 5,221residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.7 km²
- 654 / sq mipopulation density
- 75935ZIP code
About Center
Center is a city in Shelby County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,221 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is the county seat of Shelby County located in deep East Texas. It was named for its location near the center of Shelby County; the community is near the Louisiana border.
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Living in Center
- Median household income
- $48,293
- Median home value
- $83,300
- Median rent
- $823/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Center had 5,221 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,221 |
|---|---|
| Density | 654 per sq mi (252 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Center at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,221 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.99 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7931° N, 94.1803° W |
| ZIP code | 75935 |
| Official website | centertexas.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4813732 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Center
- Shelbyville6.5 mi E
- Tenaha11.1 mi N
- Joaquin14.2 mi NE
- Timpson15.0 mi NW
- Logansport, LA16.7 mi NE
- Huxley18.5 mi E
- Garrison18.5 mi W
- San Augustine18.6 mi S
- Gary City19.6 mi NW
- Stanley, LA19.7 mi NE
- Chireno22.5 mi SW
- Longstreet, LA25.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Center
What county is Center in?
Center is in Shelby County, Texas.
What is the population of Center, TX?
5,221 people lived in Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Center, TX?
The ZIP code of Center is 75935.
What is the elevation of Center?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Center?
Shelbyville (6.5 mi), Tenaha (11.1 mi), Joaquin (14.2 mi), Timpson (15.0 mi), Logansport (16.7 mi).
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