Centerville

City in Appanoose County, Iowa

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Centerville is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, with 5,412 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,007 ft (307 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rathbun, 5.1 miles N.

About Centerville

Centerville is a city in and the county seat of Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,412 in the 2020 census, a decline from 5,924 in 2000. After the turn of the 20th century Centerville's coal mining industry attracted European immigrants from Sweden, Italy, Croatia, and Albania. Centerville is also home of the largest town square in the state of Iowa and a campus of Indian Hills Community College.

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Living in Centerville

Median household income
$46,563
Median home value
$103,000
Median rent
$755/mo
Median age
40.9
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Centerville, IA population

Centerville had 5,412 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,412
Density1,095 per sq mi (423 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Centerville at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyAppanoose County
TypeCity
Population5,412 (2020)
Land area4.94 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates40.7284° N, 92.8714° W
ZIP code52544
Official websitecenterville-ia.com
Census code (GEOID)1912315

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Centerville

What county is Centerville in?

Centerville is in Appanoose County, Iowa.

What is the population of Centerville, IA?

5,412 people lived in Centerville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Centerville, IA?

The ZIP code of Centerville is 52544.

What is the elevation of Centerville?

1,007 feet (307 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Centerville?

Rathbun (5.1 mi), Mystic (5.2 mi), Exline (5.7 mi), Numa (6.4 mi), Cincinnati (7.2 mi).

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