Centerville City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 5924 people in the city, organized into 2583 households, and 1516 families living in the city. The population density was 1310.5 people per square mile (505.99/kmē), it would be the 186th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 2935 housing units at an average density of 649.3 per square mile (250.7/kmē). The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88. Age range in the city was well distributed with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78 males. The median age is 39.4 years, The median age of males was 36.9 years, for females the median age was 41.9 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 0.81% Black or African American, 0.14% American Indian, 0.37% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.89% from two or more races and 0.44% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25498, it is the 68th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36855, it is the 227th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $13574, making it the 121st poorest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income was $18882, The median income for males was $22517, compared to $15238 for females.
In 2000, 1375 pupils and students, of which 50.69% are male and 49.31% are female, 23.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.73% nursery or pri school, 6.04% kindergarten, 49.45% elementary school, 21.67% high school and 18.11% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5924 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5925 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5908 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5827 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5742 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5784 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5706 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5668 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5602 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5499 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5442 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 50 | 15 | 65 |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| Elementary school | 357 | 323 | 680 |
| High school | 144 | 154 | 298 |
| College or graduate school | 106 | 143 | 249 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville city, Iowa | $25498 | $36855 | $13574 |
| Appanoose County, Iowa | $28612 | $35980 | $14644 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |