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Centreville

Mississippi · 1,684 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 $22,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,800. The poverty rate of 42.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,684
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
727 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
34.9
−3%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Centreville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,925
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,081 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,460
+29%since 2000
from $10,446 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
42.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $853
24.1%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
35.5% rent
15.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
31.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
26.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(392)
Black76.4%(1,286)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.2%(762)
45
−18%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
23.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
14.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

40.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
59.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centreville, Mississippi?

Centreville, Mississippi has about 1,684 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centreville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Centreville, Mississippi earns about $22,925 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Centreville, Mississippi?

About 13.3% 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 42.8% 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 40 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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