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Centerville

South Dakota · 910 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Centerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,615. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $50,500. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
910
+3%since 1990
from 887 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.6
−5%since 1990
from 45.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7278219151K1K1990201020202024Centerville
2024903
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.2%(38)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.6%(51)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.4%(76)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.9%(72)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.8%(35)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.7%(70)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.5%(132)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.1%(101)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.1%(83)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.6%(87)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 8412.4%(113)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over5.7%(52)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,615
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,633 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,089
+82%since 1990
from $9,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
+74%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
24.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(887)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(899)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Asian origin
Korean0.7%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German33.7%(304)
Norwegian12%(108)
American11.1%(100)
Dutch9.2%(83)
Irish7.9%(71)
Swedish6.4%(58)
English5.2%(47)
Polish4.1%(37)
Danish4%(36)
Russian2%(18)
Czech1.1%(10)
French1.1%(10)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.8%(7)
Scottish0.6%(5)
Welsh0.4%(4)
Swiss0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(64)
Married63.9%(198)
Widowed4.2%(13)
Divorced11.3%(35)
Women 15+
Never married15.9%(64)
Married51.1%(206)
Widowed24.8%(100)
Divorced8.2%(33)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, South Dakota?

Centerville, South Dakota has about 910 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Centerville, South Dakota earns about $29,615 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 $50,500, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, South Dakota?

About 15.6% 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 8.2% 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 23 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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