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Centralia

Kansas · 534 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 $22,240. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $41,800. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

534
+19%since 1990
from 447 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,176 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 985 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.6
+6%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4214815426036631990201020202024Centralia
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,240
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,208 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,813
+43%since 1990
from $10,374 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
24.5% rent
1.9
+81%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(442)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(505)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(40)
7
+25%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−50%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, Kansas?

Centralia, Kansas has about 534 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Centralia, Kansas?

The typical household in Centralia, Kansas earns about $22,240 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 $41,800, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, Kansas?

About 10.3% 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 14.5% 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 87 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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