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Centralia

Missouri · 4,541 residents · 2.912 sq mi
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Centralia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,938. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,541
+20%since 2000
from 3,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,559 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+3%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Centralia
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,938
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,475 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,030
+48%since 2000
from $17,583 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,156)
Black1.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(110)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other3.9%(178)
Diversity Score18.5%(839)
Diversity Score
18
+263%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+117%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, Missouri?

Centralia, Missouri has about 4,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centralia, Missouri?

The typical household in Centralia, Missouri earns about $55,938 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 $129,000, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, Missouri?

About 30.0% 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 12.9% 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 1,127 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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