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Centreville

Mississippi · 1,680 residents · 2.316 sq mi
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Centreville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,081. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,400. The poverty rate of 40.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,680
−3%since 1990
from 1,724 in 1990
1990 – 2025
725 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 744 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+14%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Centreville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,081
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,359 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,446
+59%since 1990
from $6,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 39.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$253
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.5
−12%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(660)
Black61.7%(1,063)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(1,033)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(543)
Black67.3%(1,131)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(926)
55
−8%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+14%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centreville, Mississippi?

Centreville, Mississippi has about 1,680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Centreville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Centreville, Mississippi earns about $16,081 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 $40,400, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Centreville, Mississippi?

About 9.1% 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 40.1% of people in Centreville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centreville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Centreville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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