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Centreville

Mississippi · 1,091 residents (2025 est.) · 2.316 sq mi
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Centreville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,000. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,400. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,263
+35%since 2000
from 1,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
−16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,091 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Centreville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,081 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,522
+77%since 2000
from $10,446 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−10%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food18%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(543)
Black67.3%(1,131)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(926)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(490)
Black70.8%(1,602)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(165)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,263)
Diversity Score
56
+1%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+38.9 ptssince 2017
from 44.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centreville, Mississippi?

Centreville, Mississippi has about 2,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centreville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Centreville, Mississippi earns about $42,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centreville, Mississippi expensive?

In Centreville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $67,400, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Centreville, Mississippi?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centreville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centreville, Mississippi?

About 24.2% of people in Centreville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centreville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Centreville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 539 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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