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Centerville

Tennessee · 3,644 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 $23,770. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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

Total population
3,644
−4%since 2000
from 3,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+9%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Centerville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,770
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,039
+27%since 2000
from $14,947 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$254
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+43%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,524)
Black4.8%(181)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(520)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,386)
Black3.6%(130)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(68)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score14.7%(535)
Diversity Score
15
+7%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, Tennessee?

Centerville, Tennessee has about 3,644 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centerville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Centerville, Tennessee earns about $23,770 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 $114,900, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, Tennessee?

About 16.5% 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 24.6% 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 28 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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