Unified School District · KS
Centre Unified School District 397
Centre Unified School District 397 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 1,233. The median household income is $59,141 and the median age is 55.3.
1,233
Population
4
People / sq mi
$59,141
Median Income
55.3
Median Age
Centre Unified School District 397 covers 308 sq mi of land at 4.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,141
Median Household Income
$36,034
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$90,600
Median Home Value
$580
Median Rent
90.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.5%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Centre Unified School District 397 serves a community with a population of 1,233 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Centre Unified School District 397 is $59,141, with a per capita income of $36,034. The poverty rate is 2.8%.
Centre Unified School District 397 is 85.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Centre Unified School District 397, 95.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Centre Unified School District 397 is $90,600, with a median rent of $580. The homeownership rate is 90.8%.
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Data for Centre Unified School District 397 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2008940).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.