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Centerville

Tennessee · 3,532 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 $37,109. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
3,532
−7%since 2000
from 3,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Centerville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,109
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,580
+58%since 2000
from $14,947 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(3,173)
Black3.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(86)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.4%(49)
Diversity Score17.9%(633)
Diversity Score
18
+31%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, Tennessee?

Centerville, Tennessee has about 3,532 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centerville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Centerville, Tennessee earns about $37,109 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 $146,400, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, Tennessee?

About 9.8% 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 13.9% of people in Centerville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centerville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Centerville, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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