Centreville, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Centreville, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Centreville | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,092 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5235.7 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.07% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,105 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Centreville grew by 36.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 63,092 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Centreville is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.7% of residents. That is 2.3 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 14,312 22.7% +1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 15,566 24.7% +2.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 14,137 22.4% +2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,253 11.5% -5.0 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 Virginia, 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 49.9% of the people living in Centreville and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 50.1% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Centreville has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Centreville | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $138,737 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.38% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Centreville is about 48% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Centreville | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $583,979 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,335 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.3% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Centreville is about 20.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,335 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Centreville spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 214 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Centreville | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.6 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.3 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 214 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,624 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.4% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,030 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,773 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Centreville is 26 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
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
Centreville has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Centreville | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.5% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Centreville has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Centreville | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.3% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Centreville, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Centreville, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville, VA | 63,092 | $138,737 #2/2 | $583,979 #2/2 | 25.6 min #2/2 |
| Chantilly, VA | 29,207 | $160,418 | $875,000 | 25.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Centreville, Virginia.
How big is Centreville, Virginia by population?
About 63,092 people live in Centreville, Virginia, in 22,105 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Centreville, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Centreville, Virginia has 5,236 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 61 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Centreville, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($583,979 against $138,737), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,335 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Centreville, Virginia have a college degree?
54.5% of adults in Centreville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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