Centerville, Kansas Explained

Centerville, Kansas
Settlement Type:CDP
Image Map1:Map of Linn Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Linn County (legend)
Pushpin Map:Kansas#USA
Pushpin Label:Centerville
Pushpin Label Position:left
Coordinates:38.2289°N -95.0147°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Linn
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1855
Established Title1:Platted
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:938
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:78
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:66014
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:913
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-12325
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2804493

Centerville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Linn County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 78.[1] It is located 8.5miles north of the city of Blue Mound.

History

The first post office in Centerville was established in March 1855.[2] Currently, Centerville has a post office with ZIP code 66014.[3] 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.[4]

Demographics

The 2020 United States census counted 78 people, 31 households, and 24 families in Centerville.[5] 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).[6] [7] 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.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.85% (3) of the population.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile of Centerville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . November 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221106061217/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Centerville_CDP,_Kansas?g=1600000US2012325 . November 6, 2022 . live.
  2. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 10 June 2014.
  3. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=66014&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594360&cityname=Centerville%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Centerville, Kansas
  5. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2023-12-31 . data.census.gov.
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2023-12-31 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2023-12-31 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2023-12-31 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2023-12-31 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: Wayne Lamb . Purdue University . The Legacy Project . 14 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140214171545/http://www.cla.purdue.edu/theatre/history/legacy/Wayne_Lamb.html . 14 February 2014 . dead .