Centerville, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Centerville · Houston County, Georgia
Population 8,323 (est. 2026: ~8,900)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 2.19% annual growth projection

Centerville, Georgia

Houston County, Georgia · Population 8,228

Centerville sits in the heart of Middle Georgia, wrapped around the eastern and northern edges of Warner Robins — the larger city that anchors Houston County. Robins Air Force Base, one of the largest Air Logistics Complexes in the Air Force, defines the economic and demographic gravity of this entire region, and Centerville's character reflects that. The town is solidly suburban: family-oriented, military-adjacent, and growing. With just over 8,200 residents packed into 3,221 housing units, it functions more as a residential community than a standalone economic center — most people commute into Warner Robins or to the base itself. The median age of 35.2 skews younger than Georgia's statewide figure, which tracks with the military family population cycling through the area.

People & Demographics

Centerville's 8,220 residents form one of the more diverse communities in Houston County. White residents account for roughly 44% of the population (3,619), Black residents 42% (3,444), Asian residents 4% (335), and Hispanic or Latino residents 8% (638). That racial composition is noticeably more balanced than Houston County as a whole, which tilts significantly whiter at the county level.

Average household size runs 3.02 — meaningfully above the Georgia statewide average — reflecting the prevalence of family households. Of 2,703 occupied households, 1,978 are family households. Children under 18 number 2,429, representing roughly 30% of the total population. This is a young, family-dense town.

Economy & Employment

Median household income in Centerville is $74,250 — a figure that compares favorably against the Georgia statewide median, which hovers around $61,000. Per capita income is $26,988. About 1,246 residents, or roughly 15% of the population, fall below the poverty line.

Of 3,322 residents in the labor force, only 66 are counted as unemployed — an unemployment rate under 2%, which is unusually low and almost certainly reflects the stabilizing effect of Robins Air Force Base employment nearby. The base is one of the largest employers in Georgia and draws workers from across Houston County, including Centerville.

Housing

Centerville's housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Of 2,703 occupied units, 1,983 are owner-occupied (73%) and 720 are renter-occupied (27%). That ownership rate is high by any measure. Median home value sits at $189,300 — attainable for households earning near the median income — and median rent runs $1,182 per month.

Out of 3,221 total housing units, 518 are vacant, a vacancy rate of about 16%. Some portion of that reflects the transient nature of military-adjacent communities, where units periodically sit empty between assignments.

Schools

Centerville is served by Houston County Schools. Two schools operate within the city:

Middle and high school students feed into the broader Houston County district system. For high school, students typically attend Houston County or Veterans High School in the Warner Robins area.

Among adults 25 and older (5,029 total), 899 hold a high school diploma as their highest credential, 606 hold a bachelor's degree, 557 hold a master's degree, and 92 hold a doctorate. The relatively high share of advanced degrees — nearly 1,250 people with graduate-level credentials — again reflects the professional and military workforce concentrated in this region.

Getting Around

Centerville is entirely car-dependent. Of 3,179 workers, 2,688 drive alone (85%), 268 carpool (8%), and 195 work from home (6%). Zero workers report using public transit or walking to work.

Average one-way commute time works out to roughly 21 minutes, based on 68,180 aggregate travel minutes across 3,179 workers. Warner Robins and Robins Air Force Base are the primary destinations, both within a short drive.

Healthcare

The nearest hospital is Emory Houston Hospital, located in Warner Robins — the regional medical center serving all of Houston County. For provider-level searches, the CMS NPI Registry lists licensed healthcare providers in Centerville: Search Centerville, GA providers.

Library

The Centerville Public Library serves the community and can be reached at (478) 953-4500. It is part of the Houston County Public Library System.

Parks & Recreation

Two major National Park Service sites are accessible from Centerville:

Natural Hazards

Houston County has a long record of federally declared disasters, reflecting Georgia's exposure to both tropical weather systems and winter storm events. Declarations since 1993 include:

The pattern is clear: this county faces recurring hurricane and tropical system impacts despite being well inland, significant flooding risk, and occasional severe winter weather. Residents should maintain emergency preparedness plans for all three hazard types.

Government & Municipal Code

Centerville's municipal code is published by Municode and available at library.municode.com/ga/centerville. The city does not have a locally adopted building code on record through Municode.

Weather

National Weather Service forecasts for Centerville are available at forecast.weather.gov. Active weather alerts for the area can be monitored at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest weather observation station is Byron 2.0 E, located 2.0 miles away.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)