Centralia, Illinois Population 2022
Centralia is a city located in Marion County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 12,012, it is the 198th largest city in Illinois and the 3556th largest city in the United States. Centralia is currently declining at a rate of -0.70% annually and its population has decreased by -2.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,354 in 2020. Spanning over 9 miles, Centralia has a population density of 1,467 people per square mile.
The average household income in Centralia is $52,488 with a poverty rate of 23.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $597 per month, and the median house value is $75,600. The median age in Centralia is 41.2 years, 38.3 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
Centralia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centraliawas:
- White: 83.37%
- Black or African American: 8.45%
- Two or more races: 5.84%
- Asian: 1.42%
- Other race: 0.85%
- Native American: 0.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
Centralia Population Pyramid 2022
Centralia Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type
Centralia Household Types
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
2.92
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
Centralia Educational Attainment by Race
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$32,465
Average Earnings
$36,684
Average Male
$26,884
Average Female
Centralia Language by Age
Centralia Language
97.56% of Centralia residents speak only English, while 2.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
Centralia Poverty by Race
23.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.04%
Male Poverty Rate
24.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Centralia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centralia is Hispanic, with 50.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centralia is Multiple, with 19.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.33%.
Centralia Income by Household Type
Centralia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Centralia Married by Age and Sex
Centralia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Centralia Marital Status by Race
925
Number of Veterans
Male Veterans
Female Veterans
Centralia Veterans by Education
18.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.31%
Born in Centralia
98.19%
Native Born
1.81%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.19% of Centralia residents were born in the United States, with 81.31% having been born in Illinois. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.