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Centralia

Kansas · 485 residents (2025 est.) · 0.454 sq mi
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Centralia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,188. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
501
−6%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,104 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:485 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4214815426036631990201020202024Centralia
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,188
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,240 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,374
+132%since 2000
from $14,813 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−6%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(505)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(450)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(33)
Diversity Score23.5%(118)
Diversity Score
24
+215%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, Kansas?

Centralia, Kansas has about 501 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centralia, Kansas?

The typical household in Centralia, Kansas earns about $67,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centralia, Kansas expensive?

In Centralia, Kansas, the median home is worth about $86,400.

How educated are people in Centralia, Kansas?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Centralia, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centralia, Kansas?

About 5.5% of people in Centralia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centralia, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Centralia, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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