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
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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 Bibb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,800. The city is the county seat of Bibb County.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Centreville has a total area of 9.6 square miles (24.9 km2), of which 9.5 square miles (24.5 km2) are land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), or 1.52%, is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Centreville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| 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% | |
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2020 census
| 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% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,800 people, 947 households, and 599 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,778 people, 1,066 households, and 729 families residing in the city. The population density was 294 inhabitants per square mile (114/km2). There were 1,178 housing units at an average density of 122 per square mile (47/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 72.2% White, 23.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. 3.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,066 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.07
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,642, and the median income for a family was $58,000. Males had a median income of $37,614 versus $17,088 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,172. About 13.5% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.
History
The Cahaba River falls near Centreville, which made the town a strategic location for transportation through the region. The first post office in Bibb County was established in Centreville in 1821. Sarah Willis Chotard obtained a patent for land in this area in 1823 and began moving squatters off the land and laid out a plot for the new town of Centreville.
In 1829, Centreville became the permanent seat for Bibb County after several years of debate and different locations of the county courthouse, and the town was incorporated in 1832. Centreville's historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Education
Centreville is served by the Bibb County Public School District. Schools in Centreville include Bibb County High School (grades 9 through 12) and Centreville Middle School (grades 5 through 8). Cahawba Christian Academy is a private school serving grades pre-K to 12.
Notable people
- Matt Downs, former Major League Baseball player, current Marion Military Institute baseball coach
- Franklin Potts Glass, Sr., newspaper publisher and U.S. Senator-designate
- Henry James, former NBA player
- Ben Jones, offensive lineman for the Tennessee Titans
- Zac Stacy, former Vanderbilt University football player and running back for the New York Jets
- Fresco Thompson, major league baseball player and executive
- Dr. John B Waits MD, family Dr., and founder and current CEO of Cahaba Medical Care.
See also
In Spanish: Centreville (Alabama) para niños
