Population 4,026 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Centerville
Household size in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Centerville average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 3.01 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Centerville are younger than 40.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Centerville: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Centerville
Renters in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.4% of households in Centerville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 26.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Centerville: just 2.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Centerville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $757 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $899 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,290 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,384 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$627 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Centerville pays $1,384 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Centerville
Bachelor's degrees in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Centerville than nationally: 42.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Centerville: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Centerville
| Period | Centerville | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Centerville has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Centerville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 2.66 | 40.6 | 4.6% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 1995 | $1,384 | 42.5% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| Lino Lakes | 2.73 | 42.5 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1994 | $1,893 | 44.6% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| Hugo | 2.53 | 41.6 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 5.1% | 2000 | $1,887 | 46.5% | 98.3% | 1.6% |
| North Oaks | 2.75 | 50.5 | 6.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1985 | $3,329 | 72.3% | 97.3% | 2.9% |
| Circle Pines | 2.73 | 39.6 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 1984 | $1,470 | 42.1% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| Lexington | 2.43 | 36.8 | 17.3% | 42.8% | 7.9% | 1980 | $1,569 | 25.4% | 86.3% | 4.8% |
| Dellwood | 2.92 | 42.5 | 2.9% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 1982 | $2,697 | 68.4% | 99.9% | 0.6% |
| Shoreview | 2.35 | 43.6 | 7.1% | 19.9% | 2.9% | 1980 | $1,901 | 60.8% | 97.0% | 3.9% |
| White Bear Lake | 2.28 | 43.8 | 11.5% | 30.7% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,580 | 41.8% | 95.9% | 4.2% |
| Gem Lake | 2.15 | 40.2 | 8.4% | 35.2% | 1.7% | 1968 | $1,564 | 41.3% | 98.4% | 1.9% |
| Vadnais Heights | 2.29 | 39.7 | 12.6% | 20.9% | 4.0% | 1986 | $1,463 | 42.3% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Centerville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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