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Centerville

South Dakota · 984 residents (2025 est.) · 0.72 sq mi
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Centerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $161,200. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
903
−1%since 2000
from 910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+11%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:984 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7278219151K1K1990201020202024Centerville
2024903
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,318
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,615 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,540
+79%since 2000
from $17,089 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+12%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,200
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+74%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(899)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(874)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other1.6%(14)
Diversity Score7.9%(71)
Diversity Score
8
+377%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, South Dakota?

Centerville, South Dakota has about 903 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centerville, South Dakota?

The typical household in Centerville, South Dakota earns about $54,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centerville, South Dakota expensive?

In Centerville, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $161,200, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, South Dakota?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Centerville, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centerville, South Dakota?

About 7.7% of people in Centerville, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centerville, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Centerville, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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