Centerville city, Iowa
City
Population: 5,377
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Iowa , Iowa
Census Bureau data for Centerville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Centerville city
- What is the median household income in Centerville city?
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The median household income in Centerville city is $41,472 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Centerville city?
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The poverty rate in Centerville city is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Centerville city?
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$99,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Centerville city?
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The median gross rent in Centerville city is $758 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Centerville city residents have a college degree?
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15.8% of adults in Centerville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
5,377
Median Age
47.0
Female
50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.2%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,472
±$5,698
-$31,675 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$59,693
Median Family Income
$50,202
Poverty Rate
17.3%
+10.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
38.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.8%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,846
Owner-Occupied
57.0%
Renter-Occupied
43.0%
Vacancy Rate
18.4%
Median Home Value
$99,000
-$96,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$758
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.8%
-15.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.2%
Some College / Associate
22.0%
Less Than High School
6.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
+6.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.5%
Self-Employed
6.6%
Government Workers
15.2%
Private For-Profit
76.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.9 min
Drove Alone
79.4%
Carpool
9.7%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
6.5%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,323
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 19.7%
Working age (18–64): 80.3%
65 and over: 24.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.1%
Naturalized Citizen
49.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.5%
With a Disability
24.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.0%
Uninsured
8.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.4%
Has a Computer
90.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023