| 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.
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.
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]
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.
The community is served by Prairie View USD 362 public school district.
Centerville was the birthplace of the dancer and choreographer Wayne Lamb.[11]