Centerville is a city located in Houston County Georgia. Centerville has a 2024 population of 8,536. Centerville is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,270 in 2020.
The average household income in Centerville is $83,975 with a poverty rate of 14.49%. The median age in Centerville is 38.4 years: 36.6 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centerville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,719 | 44.68% |
| White | 3,187 | 38.29% |
| Two or more races | 527 | 6.33% |
| Other race | 511 | 6.14% |
| Asian | 379 | 4.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,808 | 2.95 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 1,586 | 3.64 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 568 | 1.04 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 476 | 2.79 | 38 | 62 |
| Male | 178 | 3.32 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 731 | 13.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 632 | 11.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 837 | 15.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,395 | 26.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 2.59% |
| Some College | 1,364 | 25.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,374 | 2,180 | 607 |
| Black | 2,182 | 2,135 | 701 |
| Hispanic | 307 | 208 | 91 |
| Asian | 303 | 272 | 61 |
| Other Race | 252 | 200 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 209 | 162 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 32.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,739 | $74,037 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,348 | $65,492 | $83,553 |
| High School Graduate | $30,761 | $35,957 | $28,864 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,613 | $0 | $28,451 |
| Overall | $40,936 | $47,412 | $32,547 |
| Some College | $40,238 | $41,707 | $29,383 |
$40,936
Average Earnings
$47,412
Average Male
$32,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.58% of Centerville residents speak only English, while 13.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,715 | 412 | 11.09% |
| White | 3,137 | 344 | 10.97% |
| Asian | 379 | 234 | 61.74% |
| Other | 511 | 210 | 41.1% |
| Hispanic | 638 | 142 | 22.26% |
14.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.4%
Male Poverty Rate
13.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centerville is Asian, with 61.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centerville is White, with 10.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29% |
| Some College | 11.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 93.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.74% |
| Female Employed | 9.8% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,772 | $84,097 |
| Households | $81,233 | $83,975 |
| Married Families | $87,609 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,908 | $76,869 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
637
Number of Veterans
552
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 233 |
| Vietnam | 206 |
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 196 |
| 65 to 74 | 170 |
| 55 to 64 | 166 |
| 75+ | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 12.76% |
| Black | 278 | 10.32% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 9.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.53%
Born in Centerville
91.76%
Native Born
8.24%
Foreign Born
5.92%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
91.76% of Centerville residents were born in the United States, with 61.53% having been born in Georgia. 5.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,869 | 66 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 8,803 | 67 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 8,736 | 67 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 8,669 | 66 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 8,603 | 67 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 8,536 | 66 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 8,470 | -51 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 8,521 | 253 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 8,268 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 8,270 | 382 | 4.84% |
| 2019 | 7,888 | 83 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 7,805 | 77 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7,728 | 37 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 7,691 | 44 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 7,647 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,639 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 7,640 | 70 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 7,570 | 144 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 7,426 | 190 | 2.63% |
| 2010 | 7,236 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,278 | 1,027 | 31.59% |
| 1990 | 3,251 | 629 | 23.99% |
| 1980 | 2,622 | -6,247 | -70.44% |