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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Centerville

Tennessee · 3,793 residents · 10.76 sq mi
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Centerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,824. 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 has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,200. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,793
+5%since 1990
from 3,616 in 1990
1990 – 2025
353 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 336 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+4%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Centerville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,824
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,782 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,947
+42%since 1990
from $10,497 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$328
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
33.3% rent
3.4
+65%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,401)
Black5.9%(215)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(525)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,524)
Black4.8%(181)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score13.7%(520)
14
−6%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+18%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Centerville, Tennessee?

Centerville, Tennessee has about 3,793 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Centerville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Centerville, Tennessee earns about $24,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centerville, Tennessee expensive?

In Centerville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, Tennessee?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Centerville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centerville, Tennessee?

About 20.7% of people in Centerville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centerville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Centerville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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