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, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,505

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

42.8%3,638

White

40%3,401

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%522

Asian

5.3%447

Two or More

5.1%431

Other

0.8%66

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%356

High School Diploma

19.3%1,066

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%521

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%810

Associate's Degree

14.6%808

Bachelor's Degree

12.7%703

Master's Degree

9.5%525

Professional Degree

4.2%233

Doctorate

0.9%49

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

27.3%

Graduate+

14.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$194,900

Median Renti

$1,312

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.4%2,248

Renter-Occupied

29.6%946

Total Units

3,629

Homeownership

70.4%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%48

$50K–$100K

8.6%193

$100K–$150K

15.9%357

$150K–$200K

26.2%590

$200K–$300K

19.7%443

$300K–$500K

15.7%353

$500K–$1M

10.7%241

$1M+

1%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

146

$1,000–$1,250

139

$1,250–$1,500

338

$1,500–$2,000

197

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.2%151

2010–2019

12.6%456

2000–2009

35.5%1,288

1990–1999

12.5%452

1980–1989

8.6%313

1970–1979

11%401

1960–1969

12.7%461

1950–1959

1%37

1940–1949

1.9%70

Heating Fuel

Electricity

87.9%2,806

Utility Gas

10.6%337

Wood

0.6%19

No Fuel

0.5%17

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,922

Mean Household Incomei

$80,536

Per Capita Incomei

$31,149

Poverty Ratei

16.4%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

3,734

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%256

$10K–$15K

5.2%166

$15K–$20K

1.4%45

$20K–$25K

2.3%72

$25K–$30K

1.9%60

$30K–$35K

4.9%156

$35K–$40K

3.5%113

$40K–$45K

0.6%20

$45K–$50K

7%225

$50K–$60K

7.8%250

$60K–$75K

10.5%336

$75K–$100K

20.9%669

$100K–$125K

13.7%436

$125K–$150K

4.8%154

$150K–$200K

3.5%113

$200K+

3.9%123

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$458/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes62% occupied$458/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,922/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

72%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

25%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6427.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

110

Korea

Canada

Guatemala

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,404

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,413

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

597(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86%Insured

14%Uninsured