
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 723 in 1890, 918 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1899 and 3 maps from 1897 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1883Centerville Township is platted
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 191, platted in 1883.
Centerville Township has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Centerville Township Bridge Number S-18. Centerville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Census counts: 723 in 1890, 918 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1899 and 3 maps from 1897 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Centerville Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Centerville Township.
Adults 35 to 64 are 50% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide). The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Centerville Township at 191 residents, up 7.3% since 2020. Also worth knowing: in Centerville Township, just over two in five adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Its midpoint age is 43.1 years, against 39.5 years in South Dakota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns.
| Centerville Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 33% | 29% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
Somewhere between 35% and 56% women
The Census survey reached too few of Centerville Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.3 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Centerville Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 23.8% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.1% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.2% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.4% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 1.1% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.5% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.1% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 23.7% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.8% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.8% | 10% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
The share of residents in Centerville Township who live below the poverty line is 7.4%, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 9.5% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (31%), Viborg (9%) and Centerville (8%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 26 miles.
| Centerville Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 43 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect cold, snowy winters and warm summers in Centerville Township. Summer afternoons peak near 85° in July, and January nights bottom out around 9°; snowfall runs to about 31 inches a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Centerville Township: just over one in ten adults have diabetes. Against the South Dakota average, Centerville Township comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 3. Among adults locally, 15% report frequent mental distress and 17% binge drink.
| Centerville Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Centerville Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.4% | 12.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.8% | 75.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Of the losses FEMA expects in Centerville Township, 35% come from inland flooding and 27% from tornadoes. On expected storm and flood damage, Centerville Township sits below 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Centerville Township, the trail network density is 0.2 miles per square mile. There are 6.4 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 7 acres locally.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gunderson Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Centerville Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Centerville Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Dakota.
Where Centerville Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in South Dakota, United States
Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 918 at the 2020 census. Centerville is part of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota metropolitan area.
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Centerville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.