Center (originally called Tampico) is an unincorporated community in Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. Center is a suburb of Kokomo and is a part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Center was laid out in 1852. It was originally named Tampico, after the Mexican port, but because there is another Tampico in Jackson County it was renamed Centre (later Center) for its central location in the county.

Education

Center is served by the Taylor Community Schools Corporation. Taylor High School competes in the Hoosier Heartland Conference (HHC) for athletics.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau delineated Center as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.