City · Ohio
Centerville, Ohio
Centerville, city, mostly in Montgomery County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Greene County, Ohio. Centerville had 25,194 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 24,240 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,205 (±32). GEOID 3913190.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,194
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,240 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,205 ±32
Median household income
$85,492
±$7,617 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$287,200
±$11,870 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,270
±$74 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Centerville and what county is it in?
Centerville is a city mostly in Montgomery County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Greene County, Ohio. It covers 11.0 square miles of land, 2,209 residents per square mile in 2020.
Centerville is in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Centerville lies mostly within Washington Township (Montgomery County) and reaches into Sugarcreek Township (Greene County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 24,238 | 100.0% |
| Greene County | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Centerville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,194 people lived in Centerville on July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 24,240 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,205 (±32).
| Measure | Centerville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,205 ±32 | 536,096 | +1,409 |
| Households | 11,829 ±473 | 231,319 | +1,041 |
| Average household size | 2.07 ±0.08 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,143 ±480 | 252,843 | +702 |
Centerville's population since 2000
From 23,024 in 2000 to 25,194 in 2025: up 9.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Centerville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Centerville?
The median resident of Centerville is 46.4 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 29.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.2%. 6.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Centerville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 ±3.6 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% ±2.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.0% ±2.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±1.6 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% ±2.0 pts | 4.2% | +3.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.7% ±3.5 pts | 67.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±2.5 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | −2.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±1.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±1.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±2.4 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±0.9 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.3% ±3.5 pts | 31.3% | −6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.7% ±2.5 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±2.5 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Centerville earn?
Half of Centerville's 11,829 households earn less than $85,492 a year (±$7,617), against $66,139 in Montgomery County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $90,953 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Centerville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,492 ±$7,617 | $66,139 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,893 ±$5,799 | $88,114 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,775 ±$2,828 | $38,450 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±2.4 pts | 15.0% | +3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4% ±6.5 pts | 22.2% | +8.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.3 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5% ±1.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Centerville?
Owners occupy 67.0% of Centerville's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,200 by its owner (±$11,870). The median renter pays $1,270 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Centerville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,200 ±$11,870 | $180,900 | +$57,183 |
| Median gross rent | $1,270 ±$74 | $1,026 | +$139 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3% ±6.7 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,781 ±$90 | $1,438 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0% ±3.2 pts | 62.5% | −5.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.0% ±3.2 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Housing units | 12,143 ±480 | 252,843 | +702 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.6% ±2.6 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±2.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Centerville building?
Builders took permits for 312 new housing units in Centerville in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 12.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Centerville work and get to work?
76.6% of Centerville's workers drive alone and 17.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Centerville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±2.6 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±3.9 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.5% ±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.1% ±3.1 pts | 12.0% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±1.5 | 21.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Centerville?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Centerville, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,893 (Tract 404.03) to $104,154 (Tract 403.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 403.02Montgomery County | 5,673 | $78,720 |
| Tract 402.04Montgomery County | 5,292 | $75,399 |
| Tract 403.03Montgomery County | 5,710 | $104,154 |
| Tract 404.06Montgomery County | 8,656 | $159,728 |
| Tract 402.03Montgomery County | 2,915 | $87,225 |
| Tract 404.03Montgomery County | 3,769 | $56,893 |
| Tract 402.01Montgomery County | 2,877 | $101,429 |
| Tract 401.03Montgomery County | 2,978 | $104,048 |
| Tract 404.01Montgomery County | 4,556 | $91,058 |
| Tract 403.06Montgomery County | 6,231 | $145,391 |
| Tract 2202.01Greene County | 4,252 | $118,359 |
| Tract 2201.01Greene County | 3,947 | $190,139 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Centerville) · Census block assignment files
How does Centerville compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Centerville is the 1,607th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 64th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Centerville ranks 535th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 64th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 163rd | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 181st | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 535th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 208th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 296th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 187th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 711th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 162nd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 429th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,374th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 245th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,419th | 1,731 |
Centerville's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Centerville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Centerville?
10 of the 57 figures for Centerville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Centerville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Centerville.