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The City of Centralia had a population of 11,856 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Centralia is located at latitude 38.525 and longitude -89.1334 in Marion County. The formal boundaries for the City of Centralia encompass a land area of 8.19 sq. miles and a water area of 1.03 sq. miles. Marion County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Centralia are located in Marion County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into Clinton County, Jefferson County, and Washington County.
The City of Centralia has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Centralia is located within Township of Centralia, a minor civil division (MCD) of Marion County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,856 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,446 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 34 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,807 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,963 |
| Median Home Value | $89,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,713 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,186 (55.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,908 (33.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 619 (10.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,094 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Family Households | 2,671 (52.4%) |
The table below compares Centralia to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 201 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 451 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 1286 | 12th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1206 | 18th |
| Diversity Index | # 403 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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