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, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,372

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.5%4,809

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%239

Two or More

3.4%185

Asian

1.5%82

Black

1%54

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%314

High School Diploma

31.5%1,203

Some College (<1 yr)

10%383

Some College (1+ yr)

12%457

Associate's Degree

11.6%443

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%514

Master's Degree

2.9%109

Professional Degree

0.3%13

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,000

Median Renti

$755

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.9%1,383

Renter-Occupied

44.1%1,091

Total Units

2,878

Homeownership

55.9%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.4%227

$50K–$100K

31.2%432

$100K–$150K

21.7%300

$150K–$200K

19.5%270

$200K–$300K

4.8%67

$300K–$500K

4.1%57

$500K–$1M

2.2%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

194

$500–$750

317

$750–$1,000

441

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%56

2010–2019

1.5%43

2000–2009

2.3%65

1990–1999

3.1%90

1980–1989

4.1%117

1970–1979

18.3%528

1960–1969

10.4%300

1950–1959

4.7%134

1940–1949

8.8%252

1939 or earlier

44.9%1,293

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.8%1,429

Electricity

33.7%834

Bottled/LP Gas

6%148

Other

1%24

Solar

0.9%23

No Fuel

0.6%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,563

Mean Household Incomei

$59,838

Per Capita Incomei

$27,925

Poverty Ratei

20.7%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

2,490

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%120

$10K–$15K

7.8%192

$15K–$20K

6.2%153

$20K–$25K

8.2%203

$25K–$30K

5.8%143

$30K–$35K

9.2%228

$35K–$40K

4.3%107

$40K–$45K

1.9%46

$45K–$50K

3.5%87

$50K–$60K

11.4%283

$60K–$75K

9.7%240

$75K–$100K

12.1%300

$100K–$125K

3.8%94

$125K–$150K

4.4%108

$150K–$200K

5.7%140

$200K+

1.2%30

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

250

Residentsi

295

Avg. Tenant Renti

$363/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes94% occupied$390/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers99 homes

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

Project Based Section 851 homes95% occupied$311/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,563/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

76.1%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

14%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

8.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

56.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.3% of subsidized households are minority

36.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.5% 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

1302.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,360

Avg. Commutei

14.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,401

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

538(12.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured