Centerville, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Centerville, Wisconsin
Town
Location of Centerville, Wisconsin
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Manitowoc
Area
• Total	26.5 sq mi (68.7 km2)
• Land	23.8 sq mi (61.7 km2)
• Water	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2)
Elevation	673 ft (205 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	713
• Density	29.9/sq mi (11.6/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	920
FIPS code	55-13750
GNIS feature ID	1582943

Centerville is a small town located in Manitowoc County, in the state of Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 713 people lived here. The town is split by a big highway called I-43 and completely surrounds the nearby Village of Cleveland.

Geography of Centerville

Centerville covers a total area of about 26.5 square miles (68.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 23.8 square miles (61.7 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers) is water, making up about 10% of the town's total size.

People Living in Centerville

Population in 2000

According to the census taken in 2000, there were 713 people living in Centerville. These people formed 239 households, and 196 of these were families. On average, there were about 30 people per square mile (11.6 per square kilometer).

Homes and Diversity

There were 262 homes in the town. Most of the people living in Centerville were White (about 98%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from two or more different backgrounds. About 1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.

Family Life

Many households (36%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (71%) were married couples living together. About 15% of households were single people living alone, and some of these were people aged 65 or older. The average household had almost 3 people, and the average family had a bit more than 3 people.

Age Groups

The people in Centerville had different ages. About 29.5% were under 18 years old. Around 7.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old, and another 25.8% were between 45 and 64. People aged 65 or older made up about 12% of the population. The average age in Centerville was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 117 males.

Income and Economy

In 2000, the average income for a household in Centerville was $58,750 per year. For families, the average income was $62,647 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $18,638. A small number of families (about 1%) and people (about 2%) lived below the poverty line. This included a small percentage of children and seniors.

Famous People from Centerville

Many notable people have connections to Centerville:

• Wilhelm Albers, who served as a state representative in Wisconsin.
• John Egan, another Wisconsin State Representative.
• John Lorfeld, who also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
• Peter Reuther, yet another Wisconsin State Representative.
• Mark Tobey, a well-known abstract painter, was born in Centerville.

Shipwrecks Near Centerville

The waters off the coast of Centerville have seen some shipwrecks:

• Gallinipper
• Home

See also

• In Spanish: Centerville (Wisconsin) para niños