Population 4,037 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Centreville
Household size in Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Centreville average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.70 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Centreville is 36.5 years old, a few years younger than 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 Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Centreville: 24.2% of all 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 Centreville
Renters in Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.7% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.9% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Centreville than nationally: 47.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About eight in ten owners (79.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above 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 Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Centreville: 29.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Centreville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $659 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $615 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $735 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $973 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Centreville pays $973 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 36.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Centreville
Bachelor's degrees in Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Centreville: 16.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.0% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.1% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Centreville never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 Centreville
| Period | Centreville | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Centreville: 16.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above 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).
Centreville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville | 2.81 | 36.5 | 24.2% | 47.9% | 29.3% | 1962 | $973 | 16.7% | 85.3% | 16.0% |
| Alorton | 2.27 | 42.5 | 25.8% | 54.0% | 26.4% | 1981 | $645 | 8.4% | 73.3% | 6.4% |
| East St. Louis | 2.76 | 44.5 | 22.5% | 37.7% | 32.2% | 1958 | $944 | 18.5% | 85.9% | 16.2% |
| Sauget | 1.96 | 46.9 | 17.2% | 32.7% | 24.8% | 1968 | $829 | 12.7% | 87.2% | 7.2% |
| Washington Park | 2.55 | 33.2 | 12.6% | 18.3% | 33.2% | 1966 | $771 | 9.4% | 77.7% | 14.4% |
| Cahokia | 3.16 | 25.6 | 42.0% | 47.9% | 24.8% | 1969 | $968 | 15.6% | 80.0% | 6.6% |
| Fairmont City | 2.81 | 38.7 | 10.5% | 21.5% | 15.1% | 1953 | $1,163 | 12.7% | 69.9% | 1.8% |
| Fairview Heights | 2.40 | 39.7 | 13.4% | 32.2% | 12.2% | 1975 | $1,224 | 34.5% | 92.7% | 5.8% |
| Brooklyn | 2.60 | 30.1 | 30.8% | 57.2% | 14.0% | 1965 | $895 | 26.9% | 97.6% | 13.3% |
| Lovejoy | 2.56 | 31.4 | 28.9% | 53.0% | 14.2% | 1965 | $885 | 25.9% | 97.0% | 12.7% |
| Caseyville | 2.85 | 44.0 | 6.6% | 19.9% | 10.7% | 1981 | $1,409 | 33.0% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
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 Centreville. 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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