Centreville, Alabama facts for kids
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Centreville
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Bibb County Courthouse in Centreville
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Location of Centreville in Bibb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Bibb | |
| Founded | 1823 | |
| Incorporated | 1832 | |
| Founded by | Sarah Willis Chotard | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.60 sq mi (24.86 km2) | |
| • Land | 9.45 sq mi (24.48 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) | |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,800 | |
| • Density | 296.26/sq mi (114.39/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35042
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 | |
| FIPS code | 01-13672 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0159359 | |
Centreville is a city in Alabama, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Bibb County, Alabama. In 2020, about 2,800 people lived there.
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Where is Centreville Located?
Centreville is in the middle part of Alabama. It covers about 9.6 square miles (24.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is next to the Cahaba River on its western side. The city of Brent is also nearby.
You can find Centreville along U.S. Route 82. This road goes southeast to Montgomery, which is Alabama's capital city. It also goes northwest to Tuscaloosa. Other important roads like AL-25 and AL-219 also pass through Centreville.
What is Centreville's Climate Like?
Centreville has a warm and humid climate. Summers are hot and sticky. Winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Centreville holds a record for the hottest temperature ever in Alabama. On September 6, 1925, it reached a super hot 112 degrees Fahrenheit (44 degrees Celsius)!
Here's a look at Centreville's weather information:
| Climate data for Centreville, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1917–2014 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
105 (41) |
109 (43) |
106 (41) |
112 (44) |
101 (38) |
93 (34) |
82 (28) |
112 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 72.7 (22.6) |
76.8 (24.9) |
82.8 (28.2) |
86.0 (30.0) |
90.6 (32.6) |
95.0 (35.0) |
96.6 (35.9) |
96.3 (35.7) |
93.6 (34.2) |
87.1 (30.6) |
80.2 (26.8) |
73.9 (23.3) |
98.3 (36.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.3 (12.9) |
59.4 (15.2) |
67.8 (19.9) |
75.0 (23.9) |
82.2 (27.9) |
88.1 (31.2) |
90.7 (32.6) |
90.4 (32.4) |
85.7 (29.8) |
76.2 (24.6) |
65.3 (18.5) |
57.2 (14.0) |
74.4 (23.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.5 (6.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
53.8 (12.1) |
60.9 (16.1) |
69.0 (20.6) |
76.2 (24.6) |
79.3 (26.3) |
78.8 (26.0) |
73.5 (23.1) |
62.9 (17.2) |
51.8 (11.0) |
45.6 (7.6) |
61.9 (16.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.7 (−0.2) |
34.9 (1.6) |
39.9 (4.4) |
46.7 (8.2) |
55.8 (13.2) |
64.3 (17.9) |
67.9 (19.9) |
67.3 (19.6) |
61.4 (16.3) |
49.7 (9.8) |
38.2 (3.4) |
34.0 (1.1) |
49.3 (9.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 15.6 (−9.1) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
32.9 (0.5) |
44.2 (6.8) |
56.0 (13.3) |
63.1 (17.3) |
62.0 (16.7) |
47.9 (8.8) |
34.4 (1.3) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
11.7 (−11.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −6 (−21) |
5 (−15) |
13 (−11) |
26 (−3) |
33 (1) |
40 (4) |
53 (12) |
51 (11) |
33 (1) |
23 (−5) |
10 (−12) |
1 (−17) |
−6 (−21) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.33 (135) |
5.85 (149) |
5.56 (141) |
4.74 (120) |
3.69 (94) |
4.56 (116) |
4.39 (112) |
4.98 (126) |
4.50 (114) |
3.26 (83) |
4.78 (121) |
5.37 (136) |
57.01 (1,447) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.7 (1.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.8 | 10.1 | 9.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 10.1 | 11.0 | 10.4 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 8.1 | 9.8 | 108.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2 (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Centreville?
The number of people living in Centreville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 239 | — | |
| 1900 | 422 | 76.6% | |
| 1910 | 730 | 73.0% | |
| 1920 | 793 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 791 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 893 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,160 | 29.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,981 | 70.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,233 | 12.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,504 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,508 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,466 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,778 | 12.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,800 | 0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Centreville's Population in 2020
In 2020, Centreville had 2,800 residents. There were 947 households and 599 families living in the city.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Centreville in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,931 | 68.96% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 685 | 24.46% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 65 | 2.32% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 | 3.82% |
Centreville's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 2,778 people. Most residents were White (72.2%), followed by Black or African American (23.7%). About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.5 people. Many households (29.7%) had children under 18. The median age in Centreville was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older.
Centreville's History
The Cahaba River was very important to Centreville's early days. It helped with transportation in the area.
- Early Beginnings: The first post office in Bibb County opened in Centreville in 1821. Sarah Willis Chotard was a key person in founding the town. She got the land in 1823 and started planning the new town.
- Becoming the County Seat: In 1829, Centreville officially became the main city for Bibb County. The town was made an official city in 1832. Centreville has a special historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has important old buildings and areas.
- Tornadoes: Centreville has been hit by strong tornadoes. A powerful tornado struck the city on May 27, 1973, causing a lot of damage. Another strong tornado hit the southern and eastern parts of Centreville on March 25, 2021. It caused significant damage, including to the Bibb County Airport.
Schools in Centreville
Centreville is part of the Bibb County Public School District. Students in Centreville go to these schools:
- Bibb County High School (for grades 9 to 12)
- Centreville Middle School (for grades 5 to 8)
There is also a private school called Cahawba Christian Academy. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way to 12th grade.
Local Media
Centreville has its own local media outlets to keep residents informed:
- WBIB 1110 AM (a radio station that plays Southern Gospel music)
- The Bibb Voice BibbVoice.com (an online news website)
- Centreville Press (the local newspaper)
Famous People from Centreville
Many interesting people have come from Centreville, including:
- Henry Damon Davidson: An educator and church leader.
- Matt Downs: A former professional baseball player who now coaches baseball.
- Franklin Potts Glass Sr.: A newspaper publisher who was chosen to be a U.S. Senator.
- Henry James: A former professional basketball player.
- Ben Jones: A professional football player who plays for the Tennessee Titans.
- Zac Stacy: A former college and professional football player.
- Fresco Thompson: A professional baseball player and team executive.
See also
In Spanish: Centreville (Alabama) para niños
