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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Centerville

Iowa · 5,936 residents · 4.837 sq mi
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Centerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,100. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,936
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,227 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Centerville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,425
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,498 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,321
−31%vs 2000
vs $13,574 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.8%
+6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$249
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $341 in 2000
US average: $450
64.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
35.9% rent
1.8
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,711)
Black0.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(90)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(396)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(5,829)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(32)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score5.7%(340)
6
−14%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.7%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−13%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, Iowa?

Centerville, Iowa has about 5,936 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Centerville, Iowa?

The typical household in Centerville, Iowa earns about $15,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centerville, Iowa expensive?

In Centerville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $27,100, and the typical rent is about $249 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, Iowa?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centerville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centerville, Iowa?

About 24.8% of people in Centerville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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