Centerville, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centerville, Washington
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Location of Centerville in Klickitat County, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Klickitat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2) |
| • Land | 3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 94 |
| • Density | 28.34/sq mi (10.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98613
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-11090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1503890 |
Centerville is a small, unincorporated community located in Klickitat County, Washington, United States. It's also called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population information, even though it doesn't have its own city government. Albert J. Brown first settled Centerville in 1877. In 2020, the population of Centerville was 94 people.
Where is Centerville?
Centerville is found in the south-central part of Klickitat County. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of U.S. Route 97. The community is also about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Goldendale. It is 11 miles (18 km) northwest of the Columbia River near Maryhill.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Centerville covers a total area of about 8.6 square kilometers (3.3 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
What's the Weather Like?
Centerville has a type of weather called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has very hot and dry summers. The average monthly temperatures can go above 90.6°F (32.6°C). Winters are usually mild and wet.
Who Lives in Centerville?
The population of Centerville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
- In 2000, there were 120 people.
- In 2010, the population was 112 people.
- By 2020, the number of residents was 94.
In 2000, there were 47 households in Centerville. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (70.2%) were married couples. About 21.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.55 people.
The median age in Centerville in 2000 was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42, and half were older. About 20.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
