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Centralia Micro

Centralia, IL · 1 counties · 39,437 residents · 572.538 sq mi
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Centralia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,974. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
39,437
−5%since 2000
from 41,691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K41K42K1990201020202024Centralia
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,974
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,227 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,493
+19%since 2000
from $17,235 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(36,456)
Black3.9%(1,536)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(542)
Asian0.6%(224)
Other2.9%(1,157)
Diversity Score20.4%(8,048)
Diversity Score
20
+59%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

CentraliaCENTRAL11,863
What's inside

1 component county

Marion CountyCENTRAL36,382
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, IL?

Centralia, IL has about 39,437 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centralia, IL?

The typical household in Centralia, IL earns about $38,974 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, IL?

About 13.6% 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 16.5% of people in Centralia, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centralia, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Centralia, IL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,124 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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