Centralia, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Centralia, Illinois Summary
Life in Centralia research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Centralia over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Centralia:
The population in Centralia is 12,061.
The median home value in Centralia is $75,600.
The median income in Centralia is $40,979.
The cost of living in Centralia is 80 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Centralia is $658.
The unemployment rate in Centralia is 12.8%.
The poverty rate in Centralia is 23.8%.
Table Of Contents
Centralia SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
3
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Centralia, IL Crime Report
294
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,425.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
3.37%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Centralia / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 294 | 2,425.1 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 159 | 1,311.6 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 23 | 189.7 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 113 | 932.1 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 135 | 1,113.6 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 129 | 1,064.1 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Centralia, IL Cost Of Living
80
Centralia's Overall Cost Of Living
Centralia's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Centralia | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 40 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
Centralia, IL Photos
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Rankings for Centralia in Illinois
Map Of Centralia, IL
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Population over time in Centralia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,354 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 12,538 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 12,582 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 12,696 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 12,798 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 12,880 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,937 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 13,019 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 13,133 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 13,250 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Centralia
| Race | Centralia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 8.7% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Centralia
| Gender | Centralia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Centralia for adults over 25
| Education | Centralia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Centralia, Illinois
| Income | Centralia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.5% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.4% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.8% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
