Centerville, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Centerville, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Centerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,742 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2242.2 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.29% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,368 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Centerville grew by 18.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,742 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Centerville is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 22.6% of residents. That is 4.5 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,165 16.8% -4.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,581 18.5% -2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,954 20.0% -0.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,596 22.6% +4.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.6% of the people living in Centerville and men 47.4%.
- Women 52.6% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 47.4% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Centerville has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Centerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,455 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.11% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Centerville is about 26% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Centerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $306,899 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,306 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.4% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Centerville is about 19.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,306 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Centerville spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Centerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.8 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,266 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,560 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,141 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Centerville is 20 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Centerville has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Centerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Centerville has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Centerville | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.6% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Centerville, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
How Centerville, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville, OH | 24,742 | $90,455 #1/2 | $306,899 #1/2 | 20.4 min #2/2 |
| Kettering, OH | 58,792 | $73,119 | $28,051 | 18.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Centerville, Ohio.
What is the population of Centerville, Ohio?
About 24,742 people live in Centerville, Ohio, in 11,368 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 43.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Centerville, Ohio urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Centerville, Ohio has 2,242 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 26 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Centerville, Ohio?
The median home costs 3.4 times the median household income ($306,899 against $90,455), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,306 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Centerville, Ohio?
Unemployment in Centerville, Ohio is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Centerville, Ohio have a college degree?
50.4% of adults in Centerville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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