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Population Review

Centreville, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Centreville, Virginia is 71,885 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $143,704, the median home value is $565,900, and the median age is 37.5.

71,885

Population

6022

People / sq mi

$143,704

Median Income

$565,900

Median Home Value

Centreville covers 11.9 sq mi of land at 6022 people per square mile.

About Centreville, VA

Centreville is a city in Virginia with a population of 71,885. It ranks #14 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 37.5, younger than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Centreville is $143,704, above the US median of $74,580. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $565,900, with monthly rent averaging $2,238. The homeownership rate of 73.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Centreville reflects 57.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.5% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.7 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White44.7%
Black or African American7.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$143,704

Median Household Income

$59,737

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$565,900

Median Home Value

$2,238

Median Rent

73.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.1%

High School+

57.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

68.0%

Public Transit

19.5%

Work From Home

28.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

29.8%

Foreign Born

55.7%

Non-English at Home

5.6%

Veterans

6.1%

With Disability

93.4%

Health Insurance

99.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate25.1%
Professional, Scientific & Management20.7%
Public Administration8.9%
Information6.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.6%
Construction5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Manufacturing4.0%
Retail Trade3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Centreville, Virginia has a population of 71,885 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Centreville, Virginia is $143,704, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Centreville, Virginia is $565,900, with median monthly rent at $2,238 and a homeownership rate of 73.7%.

The median age in Centreville, Virginia is 37.5 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.