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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Centreville

Alabama · 2,466 residents · 9.451 sq mi
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Centreville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,842. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,466
−2%since 1990
from 2,508 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 265 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.2
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Centreville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,842
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,525 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,449
+49%since 1990
from $10,386 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.4%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$291
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−11%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,882)
Black25%(626)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score47.7%(1,196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,845)
Black22.7%(561)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(43)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score47.6%(1,175)
Diversity Score
48
Unchangedsince 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.6%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centreville, Alabama?

Centreville, Alabama has about 2,466 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Centreville, Alabama?

The typical household in Centreville, Alabama earns about $31,842 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 $66,500, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Centreville, Alabama?

About 15.0% 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 19.4% of people in Centreville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centreville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Centreville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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