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Centerville, MN


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Centerville, Minnesota

Centerville, Minnesota, in Anoka county, is 15 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Centerville has a population of 3,202.

The People and Families of Centerville

In Centerville, about 74% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Centerville. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Centerville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centerville had a median family income of $67,336. Centerville is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Centerville isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

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

Centerville Housing

In Centerville, 94% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Centerville has higher property taxes than most places in Minnesota, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Centerville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Centerville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCenterville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCenterville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Centerville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Centerville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Centerville, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women75
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone11

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