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Centreville, MS


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Centreville, Mississippi

Centreville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson county, is 45 miles N of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 98 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 1,680.

The People and Families of Centreville

In Centreville, about 34% of adults are married. Centreville has its share of unmarried adults.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centreville had a median family income of $18,077.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Centreville residents, with $4,200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Centreville Housing

In Centreville, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Centreville may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Centreville.

Commuting

In Centreville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCentreville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Centreville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Centreville, MS

Comparing Centreville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Age of the Population48
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home610
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
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