Centerville, Texas
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Centerville is a city in Leon County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 905 at the 2020 census.[1] It is the county seat of Leon County.[2] Centerville was so named as it is near the geographic center of Leon County.
History
Centerville became the county seat of Leon County in 1850.[3] It was originally built on 200 acres donated by Robert J Townes and D.C. Carrington.[4]
The town established an annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival in 1937.[5]
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"The Courtyard" across from the Leon County Courthouse in Centerville
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Citizens State Bank in Centerville
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Pix Theater opened in 1941. It is now closed
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Leon County Courthouse was built in 1887
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Leon County Jail is located in Centerville, Texas
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Centerville has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., 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.[6] The hottest temperature recorded in Centerville was Script error: No such module "convert". on August 12, 1948, and July 26, 1954, while the coldest temperature recorded was Script error: No such module "convert". on December 24, 2022.[7]
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1870 | 221 | — | |
| 1880 | 225 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 288 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 388 | — | |
| 1940 | 900 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 961 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 836 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 831 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 799 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 812 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 903 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 892 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 905 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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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.[9]
0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[10]
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.[9]
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%.[9]
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| 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 race | 2.0% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 7.6% |
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 677 | 74.81% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 133 | 14.7% |
| Asian (NH) | 9 | 0.99% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 15 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 | 7.62% |
| Total | 905 |
2000 census
At the 2000 census, 903 people, 388 households, and 230 families were living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. 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%.[13]
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
- Marva Black Beck, Texas state representative
- Lightnin' Hopkins, blues singer
- Mike McKinney, mayor, Texas state representative, and the 13th chancellor of the Texas A&M University System
References
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External links
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