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Centralia

Missouri · 4,027 residents · 2.912 sq mi
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Centralia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,027
+7%since 2000
from 3,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,383 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Centralia
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,681
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,475 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,725
+6%since 2000
from $17,583 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,649)
Black1.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(31)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(192)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,848)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(65)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.8%(31)
Diversity Score8.8%(355)
Diversity Score
9
+73%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, Missouri?

Centralia, Missouri has about 4,027 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centralia, Missouri?

The typical household in Centralia, Missouri earns about $42,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centralia, Missouri expensive?

In Centralia, Missouri, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, Missouri?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Centralia, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centralia, Missouri?

About 10.4% of people in Centralia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centralia, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Centralia, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 613 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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