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Centralia

Pennsylvania · 4 residents (2025 est.) · 0.239 sq mi
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The short version

Population has fallen 95% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1
−95%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−95%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281

PEP 2025 EST:4 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0183654731990201020202024Centralia
20241
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance100%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical100%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+66.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
Female
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+42.9 ptssince 2017
from 57.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, Pennsylvania?

Centralia, Pennsylvania has about 1 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Centralia, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Centralia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centralia, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Centralia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centralia, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Centralia, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -98 percent over that period.

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

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