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Centerville, IN
Town in Wayne County, Indiana.
Population
2,772
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
791
ZIP codes
0
Centerville and its ZIP codes
Centerville at a glance
- Centerville is about 4.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 188th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $49,688, 31% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,200 (32% below Indiana) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Centerville, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centerville, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,688
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$149,200
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (648), Irish Americans (485), Mexican Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Centerville.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,873
29,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$507M
FY 2026, $7,618 per person
How people get to work
Centerville, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Centerville, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
42.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centerville, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Centerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Greens ForkTown | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| WebsterCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring GroveTown | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| RichmondCity | 6.4 mi | 24.3 |
| AbingtonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| East GermantownTown | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WilliamsburgCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| MiltonTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| Cambridge CityTown | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| Fountain CityTown | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| HagerstownTown | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount AuburnTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| BostonTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| EconomyTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| DublinTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| New Paris, OHVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centerville, IN in?
- Centerville is in Wayne County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Centerville, IN?
- About 2,772 people live in Centerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centerville?
- Nearby places include Greens Fork (4.5 mi), Webster (5.5 mi), Spring Grove (5.9 mi), Richmond (6.4 mi), Abington (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023