Centerville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Centerville is southwest of Redding.
History
The community was originally named Larkin after John Larkin, who owned a store and saloon in the community. A post office was located in the community from 1899 until 1912.
In 2018, the community was evacuated due to the Carr Fire, which destroyed homes in the community.
Demographics
Centerville first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.
2020 Census +Centerville CDP (Shasta County) California – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2020% 2020White alone (NH)1,68780.53%Black or African American alone (NH)80.38%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)241.15%Asian alone (NH)411.96%Pacific Islander alone (NH)10.05%Other race alone (NH)120.57%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1567.45%Hispanic or Latino (any race)1667.92%Total2,095100.00%
See also California Historical Landmarks in Shasta County Bell's Bridge Reading's Bar
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