Centerville, Missouri facts for kids
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Centerville, Missouri
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Galena from the West Fork Mine, near Centerville
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Location of Centerville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Reynolds |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 523.51/sq mi (202.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63633
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-12718 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393785 |
Centerville is a small city in Reynolds County, Missouri, United States. It is located along the West Fork of the Black River. In 2020, 167 people lived there. Centerville is the county seat of Reynolds County. This means it is where the main government offices for the county are located.
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History of Centerville
The area where Centerville is located got its first post office in 1846. Back then, it was called Centreville. In 1892, the name was changed to Centerville. The city was named Centerville because it is in a central spot within Reynolds County.
Geography and the West Fork Mine
Centerville covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The West Fork Lead Mine
Near Centerville, you'll find the West Fork Mine. This mine produces important metals like lead, zinc, silver, and copper. It started operating fully in 1988.
Today, the mine is owned and run by the Doe Run Company. Each year, the West Fork Mine produces a lot of lead, zinc, and silver. For example, it produces about 46,000 tons of lead every year.
Population of Centerville
Centerville's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1960 | 163 | — | |
| 1970 | 209 | 28.2% | |
| 1980 | 241 | 15.3% | |
| 1990 | 89 | −63.1% | |
| 2000 | 171 | 92.1% | |
| 2010 | 191 | 11.7% | |
| 2020 | 167 | −12.6% | |
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Centerville in 2010
In 2010, there were 191 people living in Centerville. Most of the people were White (about 95%). A smaller number were Black or African American, Native American, or from two or more races.
The average age of people in Centerville in 2010 was about 44.5 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 23% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females living in the city.
Education in Centerville
The Centerville R-I School District runs Centerville Elementary School. This is where younger students in the area go to school.
Centerville also has a public library. It is part of the Reynolds County Library District. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Centerville (Misuri) para niños
