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Centerville

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.837
State:
Iowa

Centerville is a city located in Appanoose County, Iowa. Centerville has a 2026 population of 5,313. It is also the county seat of Appanoose County. Centerville is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,408 in 2020.

The median household income in Centerville is $46,563 with a poverty rate of 21.35%. The median age in Centerville is 40.9 years: 38 years for males, and 47.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.6 males.

5.3K
Total Population
1,098
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.3%
Growth

Centerville Population

Centerville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,313-16-0.3%
20255,329-16-0.3%
20245,345-8-0.15%
20235,353-6-0.11%
20225,359-33-0.61%
20215,392-30-0.55%
20205,408-56-1.02%
20195,46480.15%
20185,456230.42%
20175,433-12-0.22%
20165,445-36-0.66%
20155,481-45-0.81%
20145,52660.11%
20135,520-31-0.56%
20125,551-73-1.3%
20115,62490.16%
20105,615871.57%
20005,924-12-0.2%
19905,936-622-9.48%
19806,558270.41%
19706,531-98-1.48%
19606,629-996-13.06%
19507,625-788-9.37%
19408,4132663.27%
19308,147-339-3.99%
19208,4861,55022.35%
19106,9361,68031.96%
19005,2561,58843.29%
18903,66800%

Median Age

Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 38 years

Centerville Adults

There are 4,307 adults, (1,205 of whom are seniors) in Centerville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,705 (50.4%)
Male: 2,667 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Centerville includes 92.89% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,99092.89%
Two or more races2434.52%
Asian821.53%
Black or African American541.01%
Native American30.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1813.37%
Two or more races581.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,80989.52%
Two or more races1853.44%
Asian821.53%
Black or African American541.01%
Native American30.06%

Centerville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Centerville 's average per capita income is $43,139. Household income levels show a median of $46,563. The poverty rate stands at 21.35%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$66,068-
Families$58,261$77,228
Households$46,563$59,838
Non Families$30,133$36,052

$43,139

Average Income

$46,563

Median Household Income

21.35%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)