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Centreville

Alabama · 2,709 residents (2025 est.) · 9.451 sq mi
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Centreville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,741
+11%since 2000
from 2,466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+15%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,709 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Centreville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,477
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,842 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,371
+97%since 2000
from $15,449 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+12%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+96%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,845)
Black22.7%(561)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(43)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(1,175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(1,801)
Black25.2%(692)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(75)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other5.4%(147)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,716)
Diversity Score
63
+31%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2011
from 30.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 57.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centreville, Alabama?

Centreville, Alabama has about 2,741 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centreville, Alabama?

The typical household in Centreville, Alabama earns about $39,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centreville, Alabama expensive?

In Centreville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $161,300, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Centreville, Alabama?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Centreville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centreville, Alabama?

About 18.8% of people in Centreville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centreville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Centreville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 233 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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