Centerville, Kansas
Centerville, Kansas | |
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  Centerville  Centerville | |
| Coordinates: 38°13′44″N 95°00′53″W / 38.22889°N 95.01472°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 78 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66014 |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-12325 |
| GNIS ID | 2804493[1] |
Centerville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Linn County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 78.[2] It is located 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north of the city of Blue Mound.
History
[edit]The first post office in Centerville was established in March 1855.[3] Currently, Centerville has a post office with ZIP code 66014.[4] 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
[edit]Climate
[edit]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.[5]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 78 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The 2020 United States census counted 78 people, 31 households, and 24 families in Centerville.[6][7] The population density was 42.4 per square mile (16.4/km2). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 17.9 per square mile (6.9/km2).[7][8] 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.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.85% (3) of the population.[10]
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.[7] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[11]
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.[7] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 138.1 males.[7]
Education
[edit]The community is served by Prairie View USD 362 public school district.
Notable people
[edit]Centerville was the birthplace of the dancer and choreographer Wayne Lamb.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Centerville, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Centerville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Climate Summary for Centerville, Kansas
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "Wayne Lamb". The Legacy Project. Purdue University. Archived from the original on February 14, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
Further reading
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