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Centerville, IN


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Centerville, Indiana

Centerville, Indiana, in Wayne county, is 33 miles SE of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 53 miles NW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The town has a population of 2,427.

The People and Families of Centerville

In Centerville, about 56% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Centerville features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centerville had a median family income of $37,566.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Centerville Housing

In Centerville, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Centerville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Centerville, IN

Comparing Centerville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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