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Centralia

Kansas · 485 residents · 0.454 sq mi
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Centralia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−9%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,068 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
−14%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4214815426036631990201020202024Centralia
2024501
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,215
+117%since 2000
from $14,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(8)
Diversity Score14.7%(71)
Diversity Score
15
+97%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, Kansas?

Centralia, Kansas has about 485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centralia, Kansas?

The typical household in Centralia, Kansas earns about $68,750 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 $85,900, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, Kansas?

About 41.8% 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 8.9% 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 38 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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