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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Centralia

Kansas · 447 residents · 0.454 sq mi
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Centralia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,208. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. Median home value is $21,000. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

447
−16%vs 2000
vs 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
985 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 43.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4214815426036631990201020202024Centralia
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,208
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,240 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,374
−30%vs 2000
vs $14,813 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$21,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$207
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $250 in 2000
US average: $450
78.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.5% in 2000
21.8% rent
1.0
−45%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(442)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(27)
6
−20%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+101%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Centralia, Kansas?

Centralia, Kansas has about 447 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Centralia, Kansas?

The typical household in Centralia, Kansas earns about $20,208 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 $21,000, and the typical rent is about $207 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, Kansas?

About 17.2% 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 10.7% of people in Centralia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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