Centerville, Fresno County, California facts for kids
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Centerville
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Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.138 sq mi (21.077 km2) |
| • Land | 8.138 sq mi (21.077 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 378 |
| • Density | 46.45/sq mi (17.934/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 220830; 2582972 |
Centerville is a small community in Fresno County, California. It's located about 16 miles (26 km) east of Fresno. The area is 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 378 people lived there.
Centerville has had a few different names over the years. It was once known as Kings River, King River, Scottsburgh, and Scottsburg.
History of Centerville
The area now known as Centerville started as a town called Scottsburg in 1854. It was built in the low lands near the Kings River. A ferry crossing, called Poole's Crossing, was also located here.
In 1858, a new ferry service called Hills Ferry began at Poole's Crossing. However, the town and the ferry faced big challenges. During the winter of 1861-1862, a huge flood destroyed them.
After the flood, the town was rebuilt. But in 1867, it was flooded again. Because of these floods, the people decided to rebuild the town on higher ground. This new location was on a bluff, which is a high cliff, overlooking where the old town used to be. When they rebuilt it, they renamed the town Centerville.
A post office for Scottsburgh first opened in 1856. It closed in 1858, then opened again in 1859, but finally closed for good in 1864.
Population Information
Centerville was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
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At the 2010 census, Centerville had a population of 392 people. The area had about 48 people per square mile (18.6 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Centerville in 2010 were White (81.9%). There were also people of Asian (5.1%), Native American (2.3%), and African American (0.3%) backgrounds. About 25.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Centerville in 2010 was 46.6 years old. About 19.9% of the population was under 18 years old, and 18.1% were 65 years or older.
Most people in Centerville lived in homes they owned (61.7%), while others lived in rented homes (38.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Centerville (California) para niños
