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Centerville

South Dakota · 918 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 $41,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
918
+1%since 2000
from 910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,275 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−9%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7278219151K1K1990201020202024Centerville
2024903
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,346
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,954
+28%since 2000
from $17,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(861)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.4%(22)
Diversity Score14.9%(137)
Diversity Score
15
+805%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, South Dakota?

Centerville, South Dakota has about 918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Centerville, South Dakota earns about $41,346 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 $86,500.

How educated are people in Centerville, South Dakota?

About 30.3% 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 11.4% 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 31 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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