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CDP in Kansas, United States
Centerville, Kansas
CDP
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Coordinates: 38°13′44″N 95°00′53″W / 38.22889°N 95.01472°W / 38.22889; -95.01472
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLinn
Founded1855
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population
 • Total78
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code66014
Area code913
FIPS code20-12325
GNIS ID2804493

Centerville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Linn County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 78. It is located 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north of the city of Blue Mound.

History

The first post office in Centerville was established in March 1855. Currently, Centerville has a post office with ZIP code 66014. The Kansas City branch of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad runs through Centerville. The railroad supported local industries, a grain elevator and a passenger depot. The old Amoco Pumphouse building was converted to an event venue in 2007.

Geography

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, Centerville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202078—
U.S. Decennial Census

The 2020 United States census counted 78 people, 31 households, and 24 families in Centerville. The population density was 42.4 per square mile (16.4/km). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 17.9 per square mile (6.9/km). The racial makeup was 80.77% (63) white or European American (78.21% non-Hispanic white), 2.56% (2) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.56% (2) from other races, and 14.1% (11) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.85% (3) of the population.

Of the 31 households, 38.7% had children under the age of 18; 67.7% were married couples living together; 12.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 22.6% of households consisted of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

35.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 138.1 males.

Education

The community is served by Prairie View USD 362 public school district.

Notable people

Centerville was the birthplace of the dancer and choreographer Wayne Lamb.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Centerville, Kansas
  2. ^ "Profile of Centerville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  4. ZIP Code Lookup Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Climate Summary for Centerville, Kansas
  6. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  8. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  11. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  12. "Wayne Lamb". The Legacy Project. Purdue University. Archived from the original on February 14, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Linn County, Kansas

External links

Municipalities and communities of Linn County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Mound City
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