Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Centerville, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,205

Median Agei

46.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.7%20,600

Black

6.2%1,566

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%1,430

Two or More

3.9%993

Asian

2.2%554

Other

0.2%62

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%307

High School Diploma

16.6%3,147

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%1,176

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%2,950

Associate's Degree

10.3%1,951

Bachelor's Degree

25.6%4,850

Master's Degree

15.5%2,940

Professional Degree

3.2%609

Doctorate

2.9%549

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

47.3%

Graduate+

21.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$287,200

Median Renti

$1,270

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67%7,922

Renter-Occupied

33%3,907

Total Units

12,143

Homeownership

67%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%103

$50K–$100K

4.4%347

$100K–$150K

8.5%675

$150K–$200K

7.1%564

$200K–$300K

32.4%2,566

$300K–$500K

40.3%3,193

$500K–$1M

5.2%413

$1M+

0.8%61

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

412

$750–$1,000

640

$1,000–$1,250

748

$1,250–$1,500

821

$1,500–$2,000

751

$2,000+

400

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%231

2010–2019

4.6%557

2000–2009

8.6%1,049

1990–1999

14.1%1,709

1980–1989

13.3%1,619

1970–1979

29.4%3,572

1960–1969

18.8%2,288

1950–1959

6.4%776

1940–1949

1.6%199

1939 or earlier

1.2%143

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.8%6,959

Electricity

38.6%4,566

Other

1.6%185

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%97

No Fuel

0.2%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,492

Mean Household Incomei

$106,893

Per Capita Incomei

$50,775

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

12,850

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%507

$10K–$15K

1.9%227

$15K–$20K

2.3%276

$20K–$25K

3.6%431

$25K–$30K

2.5%297

$30K–$35K

2.6%304

$35K–$40K

5.4%636

$40K–$45K

2.2%255

$45K–$50K

3.8%448

$50K–$60K

5.6%664

$60K–$75K

8.3%983

$75K–$100K

15.4%1,826

$100K–$125K

11.1%1,317

$125K–$150K

7.1%834

$150K–$200K

13.1%1,546

$200K+

10.8%1,278

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

274

Residentsi

702

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes84% occupied$478/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8238 homes94% occupied$421/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,492/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

70.3%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

24%

Low income$43K–$68K/yr

5.7%

Who Receives This Housing

94.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63.3% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

14.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,009

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,208

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,939(9.6% of civilian adults)