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Centerville

Texas · 892 residents · 1.788 sq mi
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Centerville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
892
−1%since 2000
from 903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
499 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+3%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7579341K1K1K1990201020202024Centerville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,278
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,677 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,492
+45%since 2000
from $15,469 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(676)
Black21.8%(197)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(427)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75%(669)
Black14.9%(133)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(55)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score46.9%(418)
Diversity Score
47
−1%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−12%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, Texas?

Centerville, Texas has about 892 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centerville, Texas?

The typical household in Centerville, Texas earns about $45,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centerville, Texas expensive?

In Centerville, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,000, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, Texas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Centerville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centerville, Texas?

About 5.0% of people in Centerville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centerville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Centerville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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