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Centerville

Iowa · 5,412 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 $32,689. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,000. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,412
−9%since 2000
from 5,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,119 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+7%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Centerville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,689
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,498 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,702
+82%since 2000
from $13,574 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,938)
Black1.3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3%(165)
Asian1%(54)
Other1.8%(96)
Diversity Score17.2%(932)
Diversity Score
17
+158%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, Iowa?

Centerville, Iowa has about 5,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centerville, Iowa?

The typical household in Centerville, Iowa earns about $32,689 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, Iowa?

About 17.5% 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 26.5% of people in Centerville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centerville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Centerville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 524 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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