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Centralia, IL · 1 counties · 41,561 residents · 572.538 sq mi
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Centralia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

41,561
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 41,691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
73 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
37K38K39K41K42K1990201020202024Centralia
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,813
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,227 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,500
−33%vs 2000
vs $17,235 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.4%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$295
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
76.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
1.5
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(38,951)
Black3.8%(1,593)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(378)
Asian0.6%(235)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(5,353)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(39,417)
Black3.5%(1,462)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(207)
Asian1.1%(452)
Other0.6%(230)
Diversity Score13.5%(5,611)
14
+5%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.1%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Centralia, IL?

Centralia, IL has about 41,561 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Centralia, IL?

The typical household in Centralia, IL earns about $22,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centralia, IL expensive?

In Centralia, IL, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, IL?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Centralia, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centralia, IL?

About 16.4% of people in Centralia, IL live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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