Centreville, Mississippi facts for kids
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Centreville
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Location of Centreville, Mississippi
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 Centreville, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Centreville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Counties | Wilkinson, Amite |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,258 |
| • Density | 543.18/sq mi (209.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39631
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-12740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0668288 |
Centreville is a town located in the state of Mississippi, in the United States. It is unique because it spans across two different counties: Amite County and Wilkinson County. In 2020, about 1,258 people lived there.
Centreville is part of a larger area called the McComb, Mississippi micropolitan statistical area. This means it's connected to McComb, a nearby city, for things like jobs and economy.
A special building in Centreville is the Bethany Presbyterian Church. It was built a long time ago in 1855. This church is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This list helps protect important historical sites.
The town of Centreville officially became a town in 1880. Before that, it was just a small settlement. In 1880, a railroad called the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley R.R. was built. It ran right along the border of Wilkinson and Amite counties. The train station was placed almost exactly in the middle of two other towns, Liberty and Woodville. It was also halfway between Natchez and Baton Rouge. Because it was in the "center" of so many places, it was given the name Centreville.
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Where is Centreville Located?
Centreville is mainly in Wilkinson County. However, a small part of the town is also in Amite County. This means some residents live in one county, and others live in the other.
The town covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (which is 6.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Centreville?
The number of people living in Centreville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 590 | — | |
| 1910 | 865 | 46.6% | |
| 1920 | 161 | −81.4% | |
| 1930 | 134 | −16.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,163 | 767.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,025 | 74.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,229 | −39.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,819 | 48.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,844 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,771 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,680 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,684 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,258 | −25.3% | |
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Who Lives in Centreville?
In 2020, the U.S. Census counted 1,258 people living in Centreville. There were 724 households and 374 families. The people living in Centreville come from different backgrounds.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people in Centreville in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 322 | 25.6% |
| Black or African American | 897 | 71.3% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 29 | 2.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 0.48% |
Most people in Centreville, about 71.3%, are Black or African American. About 25.6% are non-Hispanic white. There are also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and multiracial residents. About 0.48% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, the average income for a household in Centreville was $30,682.
Learning and Education in Centreville
Most students in Centreville attend schools run by the Wilkinson County School District. However, if a student lives in the part of Centreville that is in Amite County, they would go to schools in the Amite County School District.
There is also a private school option:
- Centreville Academy
For students who want to continue their education after high school, both Amite and Wilkinson counties are part of the district for Southwest Mississippi Community College. This college offers many different programs and courses.
Famous People from Centreville
Many notable people have connections to Centreville. Here are a few:
- Robert P. Briscoe: A highly respected Admiral in the US Navy. He was a four-star admiral and received the Navy Cross for his bravery during World War II.
- William A. Dickson: He served as a U.S. Representative in Congress from 1909 to 1913.
- Girault M. Jones: He was the seventh Bishop of Louisiana in The Episcopal Church.
- John N. Kennedy: He is a United States Senator representing the state of Louisiana.
- Albert Lewis: A famous football player who is a Hall of Fame member for the Kansas City Chiefs. After his career, he retired to a ranch in Centreville.
- Anne Moody: A well-known civil rights activist and author. She wrote an important book called Coming of Age in Mississippi.
- Melanie Sojourner: She is a member of the Mississippi State Senate, helping to make laws for the state of Mississippi.
- Louis Leon Thurstone: A very influential psychologist.
- Kevin Windham: A professional motocross and supercross racer.
See also
In Spanish: Centreville (Misisipi) para niños
