Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centerville, Pennsylvania
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Former service station in the borough's historic district
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Location of Centerville in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 Centerville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.61 sq mi (35.25 km2) |
| • Land | 13.23 sq mi (34.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,256 |
| • Density | 246.16/sq mi (95.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-12224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215656 |
Centerville is a small town, known as a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 3,254 people lived there.
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A Look at Centerville's History
Centerville has some really old and important buildings. These places are special because they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected and recognized for their historical value.
Some of these historic spots include the Centerville Historic District, the Joseph Dorsey House, the Harrison House, and the Welsh-Emery House. They tell stories about the past of Centerville.
Where is Centerville Located?
Centerville is found at specific coordinates: 40.030766 degrees North and -79.959107 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The borough covers a total area of about 13.6 square miles (35.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 13.2 square miles (34.2 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.3 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.
Centerville's Neighbors
Centerville shares its borders with several other towns and townships. To the north, you'll find West Pike Run Township. To the east and northeast is California.
Looking to the east-southeast, there's West Brownsville. To the south-southwest, it's next to East Bethlehem Township. On the west side, you'll find Deemston, and to the northwest is Beallsville.
Across the Monongahela River in Fayette County, Centerville is also close to Brownsville and Luzerne Township.
Who Lives in Centerville?
Let's look at how Centerville's population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 150 | — | |
| 1900 | 746 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,413 | 89.4% | |
| 1920 | 4,793 | 239.2% | |
| 1930 | 6,467 | 34.9% | |
| 1940 | 6,317 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 5,845 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,088 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,175 | −17.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,207 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,842 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,390 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,263 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,254 | −0.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,234 | −0.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 3,263 people living in Centerville. These people lived in 1,359 homes, and 971 of these were families. The town had about 256 people per square mile (99 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Centerville are White (98.85%). A very small number are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the homes in Centerville, about 27.7% had kids under 18 living there. More than half, 57.7%, were married couples. About 10.7% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.49 people. For families, the average size was 3.00 people.
The population in Centerville is spread across different age groups. About 21.7% of the people are under 18 years old. About 19.4% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Centerville is 42 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 92.9 males in Centerville.
Income in Centerville
In 2010, the average income for a household in Centerville was $34,598 per year. For families, the average income was $40,741 per year.
Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the borough was $16,648.
See also
In Spanish: Centerville (condado de Washington, Pensilvania) para niños
