Centerville, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Centerville, Texas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Centerville, Texas had a total population of 1,053, the 996th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $52,697, which is 33% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 33% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Centerville Quick Facts

Population 1,053

Median Household Income $52,697

Median Home Value $200,500

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 60.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

High School Graduation Rate 84.5%

Diversity Index 54/100

Population 1,053 996th of 1,795

Median Income $52,697 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 8.6% 31% lower than national

Median Home Value $200,500 average

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	946	1,053	+11.3%
Median household income	$50,066	$52,697	+5.3%
Median home value	$158,300	$200,500	+26.7%

How Centerville Compares

Median Household Income

Centerville

$52,697

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Centerville

$200,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 35.3%

$25K-$50K 9.8%

$50K-$100K 23.2%

$100K+ 31.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

9.3%

$20K-$25K

16.7%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

0.2%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

0.9%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

15.8%

$60K-$75K

3.3%

$75K-$100K

4.1%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

13.1%

$200K+

0.7%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.9%

Renter 39.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $987/mo 22.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.3%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

27.2%

55-74

18.4%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Centerville Rankings in Texas

#996 Population of 1,795

#1109 Median Income of 1,546

#1271 Education of 1,795

#652 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Leon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Buffalo	1,652	$45,202	18.4%	$73,500
Jewett	1,075	$43,833	37.8%	$137,500
Normangee	826	$52,500	6.4%	$188,700
Hilltop Lakes	797	N/A	27.4%	$233,300
Leona	244	N/A	2.1%	$187,900
Marquez	198	$84,375	9.2%	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
Anton	1,053	$52,000	$63,500	10.1%	13.7%
South Point	1,054	$49,779	$86,300	11.0%	13.7%
Mi Ranchito Estate	1,091	N/A	$217,200	0.0%	9.2%
McDade	1,070	$50,489	$314,300	13.2%	6.3%
Celeste	1,019	$54,375	$184,700	14.0%	21.2%

Population Overview

Centerville is a small community located in Texas, within Leon County. The total population is 1,053. It ranks as the 996th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Centerville is 37.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Centerville is $52,697. This is 33% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $200,500. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Centerville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.9% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (13.0%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Centerville, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. 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, Texas?

Centerville, Texas has a population of 1,053 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Centerville, TX?

The median household income in Centerville is $52,697, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Centerville, TX?

The poverty rate in Centerville is 8.6%. This means approximately 85 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Centerville, Texas?

Centerville's population is 62.1% White, 24.9% Black, 13.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Centerville, TX?

The median home value in Centerville is $200,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Centerville, Texas?

11.2% of adults (25+) in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.