Centerville, Texas

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Centerville, Texas
City
Centerville Downtown WS (1 of 1).jpg
Store fronts in Centerville
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Location of Centerville, Texas
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Coordinates: 31°15′23″N95°58′43″W / 31.25639°N 95.97861°W / 31.25639; -95.97861
Country United States
State Texas
County Leon
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2)
 • Land1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
354 ft (108 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 • Total
905
 • Density507.9/sq mi (196.12/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75833
Area codes 903, 430
FIPS code 48-13900 [4]
GNIS feature ID2409424 [2]
Website centervilletx.gov

Centerville is a city in Leon County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 905 at the 2020 census. [3] It is the county seat of Leon County. [5] Centerville was so named as it is near the geographic center of Leon County.

Contents

History

Centerville became the county seat of Leon County in 1850. [6] It was originally built on 200 acres donated by Robert J Townes and D.C. Carrington. [7]

The town established an annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival in 1937. [8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Centerville has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Centerville has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps. [9] The hottest temperature recorded in Centerville was 111 °F (43.9 °C) on August 12, 1948, and July 26, 1954, while the coldest temperature recorded was 0 °F (−17.8 °C) on February 1, 1951. [10]

Climate data for Centerville, Texas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1937–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)89
(32)		94
(34)		98
(37)		99
(37)		98
(37)		106
(41)		111
(44)		111
(44)		110
(43)		97
(36)		96
(36)		87
(31)		111
(44)
Mean maximum °F (°C)76.6
(24.8)		80.0
(26.7)		84.6
(29.2)		88.2
(31.2)		92.2
(33.4)		96.5
(35.8)		99.6
(37.6)		100.7
(38.2)		97.8
(36.6)		91.3
(32.9)		83.7
(28.7)		78.2
(25.7)		101.8
(38.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)59.5
(15.3)		63.4
(17.4)		70.3
(21.3)		77.5
(25.3)		84.1
(28.9)		90.5
(32.5)		94.0
(34.4)		94.9
(34.9)		89.1
(31.7)		80.1
(26.7)		69.2
(20.7)		60.7
(15.9)		77.8
(25.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)47.3
(8.5)		51.1
(10.6)		57.7
(14.3)		65.0
(18.3)		72.9
(22.7)		79.8
(26.6)		82.8
(28.2)		83.0
(28.3)		76.9
(24.9)		66.8
(19.3)		56.6
(13.7)		48.8
(9.3)		65.7
(18.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)35.1
(1.7)		38.9
(3.8)		45.2
(7.3)		52.4
(11.3)		61.7
(16.5)		69.1
(20.6)		71.7
(22.1)		71.0
(21.7)		64.8
(18.2)		53.5
(11.9)		44.0
(6.7)		36.9
(2.7)		53.7
(12.0)
Mean minimum °F (°C)19.8
(−6.8)		24.3
(−4.3)		27.1
(−2.7)		35.9
(2.2)		45.9
(7.7)		60.2
(15.7)		65.2
(18.4)		63.8
(17.7)		51.1
(10.6)		37.2
(2.9)		27.0
(−2.8)		22.9
(−5.1)		17.9
(−7.8)
Record low °F (°C)5
(−15)		0
(−18)		15
(−9)		26
(−3)		36
(2)		48
(9)		52
(11)		52
(11)		39
(4)		27
(−3)		15
(−9)		1
(−17)		0
(−18)
Average precipitation inches (mm)3.47
(88)		3.22
(82)		3.90
(99)		3.11
(79)		4.65
(118)		4.00
(102)		2.47
(63)		2.71
(69)		3.22
(82)		4.22
(107)		3.63
(92)		3.81
(97)		42.41
(1,078)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)7.07.67.15.66.66.84.75.36.16.06.97.977.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.1
Source 1: NOAA [11]
Source 2: National Weather Service [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 221—
1880 2251.8%
1890 28828.0%
1930 388—
1940 900132.0%
1950 9616.8%
1960 836−13.0%
1970 831−0.6%
1980 799−3.9%
1990 8121.6%
2000 90311.2%
2010 892−1.2%
2020 9051.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [12]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 905 people, 369 households, and 239 families residing in the city. The median age was 44.1 years, 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18, and 23.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.1 males age 18 and over. [13]

0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas. [14]

There were 369 households in Centerville, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.0% were married-couple households, 20.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 34.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [13]

There were 452 housing units, of which 18.4% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 60.7% were owner-occupied and 39.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 7.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.5%. [13]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census [15]
RacePercent
White 78.3%
Black or African American 14.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0%
Some other race2.0%
Two or more races 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)7.6%
Centerville racial composition as of 2020 [16]
(NH = Non-Hispanic) [a]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (NH)67774.81%
Black or African American (NH)13314.7%
Asian (NH)90.99%
Some Other Race (NH)20.22%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)151.66%
Hispanic or Latino 697.62%
Total905

2000 census

At the 2000 census, 903 people, 388 households, and 230 families were living in the city. The population density was 620.9 inhabitants per square mile (239.7/km2). The 464 housing units had an average density of 319.0/sq mi (123.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.30% White, 21.82% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 1.66% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.99%. [4]

Of the 388 households, 25.3% had children under 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were not families. About 38.1% of households were one person, and 22.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.17, and the average family size was 2.89.

The age distribution was 22.1% under 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males.

The median income for a household was $25,677 and for a family was $35,278. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,469. About 14.9% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Centerville is served by the Centerville Independent School District.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Centerville, Texas
  3. 1 2 "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Centerville city, Texas". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Centerville, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  7. ↑ A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company. 1893. p. 463. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Centerville, Texas". Centerville Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Climate Summary for Centerville, Texas". Archived from the original on April 7, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  10. 1 2 "NOAA Online Weather Data - NWS Dallas/Fort Worth". National Weather Service. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  11. ↑ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access - Station: Centerville, TX". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  14. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  17. ↑ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  1. ↑ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. [17]
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