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Centennial, CO

Founded 2001Arapahoe CountyElev. 1,777 m
Population
107,386
Median home
$626,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
28
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Centennial

Centennial is a city in Colorado with about 107,386 residents. Centennial was founded in 2001 and sits in Arapahoe County. The median age is 41.8 and the median household income is $128,167. Homes carry a median value of $626,700, and about 81% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.6%). Around 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
107,386
Median age
41.8
Median household income
$128,167
Per-capita income
$63,885
Poverty rate
3.1%
High-school grad or higher
97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
25.8 min
Work from home
24.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.6%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black2.5%
Asian6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts57.9%
Sales & office21%
Service10%
Production, transportation & material moving7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$626,700
Median gross rent
$2,061/mo
Owner-occupied
81.3%
Median year built
1982
Households
41,518
Avg. household size
2.55

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Centennial has 28 public schools — 17 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading20%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Arapahoe High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cherry Creek ElevationHighGrades 6–12
Eaglecrest High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Endeavor AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Marvin W Foote Youth ServicesHighGrades 5–12
Newton Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Aspen Crossing Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Creekside Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Ford ElementaryElementary
Gudy Gaskill ElementaryElementary
Heritage Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Heritage Heights AcademyElementarycharter
Homestead Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hopkins Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime31% below national
Centennial268
Colorado494
United States386
↑ 57% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime5% above national
Centennial2,043
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Centennial Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Centennial.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Arapahoe County
HailVery High
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Centennial is in Arapahoe County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Centennial was founded in 2001 and sits in Arapahoe County. Elevation ~1,777 m.

Map of Centennial
Centennial, CO
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Centennial, CO (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Centennial, Colorado.

Gonzalo Navarrete-Cano, 64
Centennial · Arapahoe County · 80010
AKA Paulino Hernandez-Arenivas, Juan Saenz
Joey Dean Parris, 65
Centennial · Mecklenburg County · 80112
AKA Dean Paris, Joey Parris
Steven Bradley Jones, 35
Centennial · Arapahoe County · 80016
AKA Steven Jonesjr, Jr Steven Jones
Christopher Jon Miller, 48
Centennial · Arapahoe County · 80122
William Earl Davis, 68
Centennial · Arapahoe County · 80112
AKA William E Jr Davis, William Davis
Michael Alan Greenberg, 65
Centennial · Arapahoe County · 80122
Robert James Thomas, 71
Centennial · Arapahoe County · 80112

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Centennial — frequently asked

What is the population of Centennial, Colorado?
Centennial has a population of about 107,386, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Centennial?
The median home value in Centennial is $626,700, and the median gross rent is $2,061/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Centennial safe? What is the crime rate?
Centennial Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 268 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Centennial face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Arapahoe County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Centennial?
Centennial has 28 public schools (17 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Centennial?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Centennial. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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