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Centerville

Texas · 905 residents · 1.788 sq mi
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Centerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
905
Unchangedsince 2000
from 903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+1%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7579341K1K1K1990201020202024Centerville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,011
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,934
+48%since 2000
from $15,469 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+87%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(677)
Black14.7%(133)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(69)
Asian1%(9)
Other1.8%(17)
Diversity Score51.5%(466)
Diversity Score
51
+9%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centerville, Texas?

Centerville, Texas has about 905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centerville, Texas?

The typical household in Centerville, Texas earns about $32,011 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 $116,100, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Centerville, Texas?

About 21.6% 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 25.2% 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 89 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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