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, United States. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Amite and Wilkinson. In 2020, about 1,258 people lived there. Centreville is also part of the larger McComb, Mississippi area.
A very old and important building in Centreville is the Bethany Presbyterian Church. It was built way back in 1855. This church is so historic that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
The town officially became a town in 1880. Before that, it was just a small group of homes. In 1880, a railroad called the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley R.R. passed right between Wilkinson and Amite counties. The train station was located almost exactly in the middle of two other towns, Liberty and Woodville. It was also halfway between Natchez and Baton Rouge. Because it was so perfectly in the "center," it was given the name Centreville.
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Exploring Centreville's Location
Centreville is mostly in Wilkinson County. However, a small part of the town stretches into Amite County. For example, in the year 2000, most of Centreville's residents (about 85%) lived in Wilkinson County. The remaining 15% lived in Amite County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Centreville covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (which is about 6.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Centreville's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Centreville has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900:
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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 2020 United States census counted 1,258 people living in Centreville. There were 724 households and 374 families. The town is home to people from many different backgrounds.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups living 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 residents (about 71.3%) are Black or African American. About 25.6% are non-Hispanic white. There are also smaller groups 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 about $30,682.
Learning 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 in Centreville:
- 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.
Famous People from Centreville
Many interesting people have connections to Centreville. Here are a few:
- Robert P. Briscoe – A highly decorated Admiral in the US Navy who received the Navy Cross during World War II.
- William A. Dickson – He served as a U.S. Representative 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 Louisiana.
- Albert Lewis – A Hall of Fame football player for the Kansas City Chiefs who later retired to a ranch in Centreville.
- Anne Moody – A civil rights activist and author of the important book Coming of Age in Mississippi.
- Melanie Sojourner – She is a member of the Mississippi State Senate.
- Louis Leon Thurstone – A well-known psychologist.
- Kevin Windham – A professional motocross and supercross racer.
See also
In Spanish: Centreville (Misisipi) para niños
