Centerville, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Centerville, Arkansas had a total population of 211, the 432nd largest community in Arkansas. The poverty rate is 68.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (68.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Arkansas.
- Unemployment rate of 41.8% is notably above the national average.
Centerville Quick Facts
How Centerville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 194 | 211 | +8.8% |
How Centerville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Centerville Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Yell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle | 4,511 | $51,040 | 11.1% | $138,600 |
| Danville | 2,289 | $64,420 | 26.0% | $122,700 |
| Ola | 914 | $32,679 | 46.6% | $61,600 |
| Plainview | 550 | $45,329 | 10.6% | $111,200 |
| Belleville | 517 | $66,401 | 3.7% | $105,400 |
| Havana | 343 | $53,000 | 36.7% | $81,900 |
| Rover | 142 | $83,264 | 0.0% | $79,700 |
| Corinth | 38 | $40,469 | 13.2% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Centerville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Ridge | 211 | $36,563 | $82,700 | 25.0% | 28.0% |
| Lonsdale | 211 | $68,590 | $161,900 | 37.7% | 0.9% |
| Letona | 213 | $38,438 | $113,900 | 9.5% | 39.0% |
| Watson | 214 | $30,139 | $48,600 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| Casa | 206 | $73,889 | $63,800 | 0.0% | 16.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 211, Centerville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Centerville is a small community located in Arkansas, within Yell County. The total population is 211. It ranks as the 432nd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Centerville is 44.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 68.3%. This is 327% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 41.8%. This is 746% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. 21.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 68% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Centerville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
68.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Centerville in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 165% higher than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Centerville, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Centerville, Arkansas?
Centerville, Arkansas has a population of 211 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Centerville, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Centerville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Centerville, AR?
The poverty rate in Centerville is 68.3%. This means approximately 144 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Centerville, Arkansas?
Centerville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Centerville, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Centerville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Centerville, Arkansas?
68.3% of adults (25+) in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.