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Centralia

Kansas · 512 residents · 0.454 sq mi
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Centralia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
512
−4%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,128 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
−8%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4214815426036631990201020202024Centralia
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,240 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,860
+27%since 2000
from $14,813 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−49%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(474)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other2.9%(15)
Diversity Score17.5%(90)
Diversity Score
18
+135%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, Kansas?

Centralia, Kansas has about 512 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centralia, Kansas?

The typical household in Centralia, Kansas earns about $39,583 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 $38,200, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, Kansas?

About 16.3% 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 11.3% 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 65 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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