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Centerville, TX


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Centerville, Texas

Centerville, Texas, in Leon county, is 46 miles NE of Bryan, Texas (center to center) and 109 miles N of Houston, Texas. The city has a population of 903.

The People and Families of Centerville

In Centerville, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Centerville live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Centerville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centerville had a median family income of $35,278.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Centerville residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Centerville Housing

In Centerville, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. And yes, you can rent a place in Centerville without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Centerville, 93% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Centerville; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Centerville Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Centerville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Centerville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Centerville, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes67
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