Centerville, South Dakota facts for kids
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Centerville
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| Centerville, South Dakota | |
| Motto(s):
"Where YOU Make a Difference"
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Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Incorporated | 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 918 |
| • Density | 1,275.00/sq mi (492.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57014
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-11060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267316 |
| Website | City of Centerville |
Centerville is a small city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 918 people lived there. Centerville is also part of the larger Sioux Falls, South Dakota metropolitan area.
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History of Centerville
Centerville was officially planned and marked out in 1883. It got its name because it was located right in the middle of two other towns: Parker and Vermillion.
In 2003, a very strong tornado hit the area around Centerville. It was an F-2 tornado, which means its winds reached up to 135 miles per hour. This tornado caused damage in the city and nearby areas. Luckily, no one was hurt or killed. On that same day, 19 other tornadoes also touched down within 50 miles of Centerville.
Geography and Location
Centerville is a small city, covering an area of about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population
Centerville has seen its population change over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has changed since 1890:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 723 | — | |
| 1900 | 871 | 20.5% | |
| 1910 | 971 | 11.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,104 | 13.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,169 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,046 | −10.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,053 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 887 | −15.8% | |
| 1970 | 910 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 892 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 887 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 910 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 882 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 918 | 4.1% | |
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Centerville's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 882 people living in Centerville. They lived in 374 households, and 231 of these were families. The city had about 1225 people per square mile.
Most people in Centerville were White (98.2%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.2%). About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (50.5%) were married couples. About 34.2% of all households were individuals living alone. Almost 18% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age in Centerville was 39.9 years. About 23.9% of residents were under 18. The population was split evenly, with 50% male and 50% female.
Famous People from Centerville
- Clinton P. Anderson was born in Centerville. He became a Representative and Senator for New Mexico. He also served as the Secretary of Agriculture.
- Ivan Dmitri (1900–1968) was a well-known artist and photographer. He was born in Centerville and lived there before his family moved to North Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Centerville (Dakota del Sur) para niños
