Pennsylvania

Centre

158,172
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Centre

Centre, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 10,681. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 158,172.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Fort Granville, Fort Granville Raid (PA, 1756), Battle of Fort Granville PA, and 64 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020158,172
2010153,990
2000135,758
1990123,786
1980112,760
197099,267
196078,580
195065,922
194052,608
193046,294
192044,304
191043,424
190042,894
189043,269
188037,922
187034,418
186027,000
185023,355
184020,492
183018,879
182013,796
181010,681
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Centre

Military engagements that took place in Centre, Pennsylvania.

Battle of Fort Granville
1756
Fort Granville Raid (PA, 1756)
1756
Battle of Fort Granville PA
1756
Battle of Fort Granville
1763

Historic places in Centre

National Register of Historic Places listings in Centre, Pennsylvania.

Miles-Humes House
Bellefonte
Philips, Hardman, House
Philipsburg
South Ward School
Bellefonte
Brockerhoff Mill
Bellefonte
Rowland Theater
Philipsburg
Centre Furnace Mansion House
State College
Centre Mills
Rebersburg
Bechdel II, Christian, House
Blanchard
Unionville Historic District
Unionville
Holmes-Foster-Highlands Historic District
State College
Gregg, Andrew, Homestead
Centre Hall
Farmers' High School
State College
Boalsburg Historic District
Boalsburg
Elder, Abraham, Stone House
Stormstown
Houserville Site (36CE65)
State College
Allison, William, House
Spring Mills
Boal Mansion
Boalsburg
Brockerhoff Hotel
Bellefonte
Bellefonte Historic District
Bellefonte
McAllister-Beaver House
Bellefonte
Philipsburg Historic District
Philipsburg
Thompson, Gen. John, House
State College
Bellefonte Forge House
Spring Township
Pennsylvania Match Company
Bellefonte
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Frequently asked about Centre

When does Centre first appear in the US census?
Centre, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 10,681.
What is the population of Centre?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Centre had a recorded population of 158,172.
Were any battles fought in Centre?
4 documented military engagements took place in Centre, including Battle of Fort Granville, Fort Granville Raid (PA, 1756), Battle of Fort Granville PA.
How many historic places are in Centre?
64 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Centre, Pennsylvania.
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