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Centerville, TX
City in Leon County, Texas.
Population
1,053
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
589
ZIP codes
0
Centerville and its ZIP codes
Centerville at a glance
- Centerville is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,697 a year, 33% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,500 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $987 a month.
Local data for Centerville, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centerville, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,697
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$200,500
Median rent
$987/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (103), Irish Americans (65), Norwegian Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leon County. PPP loans are for Centerville.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,447
6,189 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$158M
FY 2026, $10,047 per person
How people get to work
Centerville, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.7%
- Carpooled29.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Centerville, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
382
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centerville, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Centerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeonaCity | 7.1 mi | 2.2 |
| JewettCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| BuffaloCity | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| MarquezCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| NormangeeTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Hilltop LakesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.5 |
| MidwayCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| OakwoodTown | 24 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centerville, TX in?
- Centerville is in Leon County, Texas.
- What is the population of Centerville, TX?
- About 1,053 people live in Centerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centerville?
- Nearby places include Leona (7.1 mi), Jewett (12 mi), Buffalo (15 mi), Marquez (16 mi), Normangee (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023