Centerville, IA Demographics

A map of Centerville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,809	4,938	89.5%	91.2%
Hispanic	239	165	4.4%	3.0%
Multiracial	185	164	3.4%	3.0%
Asian	82	54	1.5%	1.0%
Black	54	70	1.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	3	21	0.1%	0.4%

Centerville, Iowa has an estimated population of 5,372, a less than 1% change from the 5,412 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Centerville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Centerville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Centerville, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Centerville is ranked the 79th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Centerville was ranked the 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Centerville's White Population

4,809 residents of Centerville, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Centerville is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Centerville ranks 672nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerville's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Centerville's population has decreased from 91.2% to 89.5%.

Centerville is less White than neighboring Rathbun (96.7% White), Exline (93.2% White), Mystic (96.3% White), Cincinnati (98.7% White), and Numa (96.6% White).

Centerville's Black Population

54 residents of Centerville, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Centerville is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Centerville ranks 164th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerville's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Black residents' share of Centerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Centerville is more Black than neighboring Rathbun (0% Black), Exline (0% Black), Mystic (0% Black), Cincinnati (0% Black), and Numa (0% Black).

Centerville's Asian Population

82 residents of Centerville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Centerville is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Centerville ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 51.9%. Asian residents' share of Centerville's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Centerville is more Asian than neighboring Rathbun (0% Asian), Exline (0% Asian), Mystic (0% Asian), Cincinnati (0% Asian), and Numa (0% Asian).

Centerville's Hispanic Population

239 residents of Centerville, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Centerville is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Centerville ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Centerville's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.4%.

Centerville is more Hispanic than neighboring Rathbun (0% Hispanic), Mystic (0% Hispanic), Cincinnati (0% Hispanic), and Numa (0% Hispanic). Centerville is less Hispanic than neighboring Exline (5.5% Hispanic).

Centerville's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Centerville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Centerville is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Centerville ranks 428th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Centerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Centerville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rathbun (0% Native American/Other), Exline (0% Native American/Other), Mystic (0% Native American/Other), Cincinnati (0% Native American/Other), and Numa (0% Native American/Other).

Centerville's Multiracial Population

185 residents of Centerville, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Centerville is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Centerville ranks 409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Centerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Centerville is more Multiracial than neighboring Rathbun (3.3% Multiracial), Exline (1.4% Multiracial), and Cincinnati (1.3% Multiracial). Centerville is less Multiracial than neighboring Mystic (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.