Centralia, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Centralia, Illinois Info Snack

Population
12,354
Unemployment
11.7%
Poverty
23.1%
Median Home
$75,600
Median Income
$39,117
Median Rent
$597

Centralia SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
3
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5

Centralia, IL Cost Of Living

80
Centralia's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
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

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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
2020 12,354 -1.5%
2019 12,538 -0.3%
2018 12,582 -0.9%
2017 12,696 -0.8%
2016 12,798 -0.6%
2015 12,880 -0.4%
2014 12,937 -0.6%
2013 13,019 -0.9%
2012 13,133 -0.9%
2011 13,250 -

Race / Ethnicity in Centralia

White
80.2% (9,912)
African American
8.5% (1,044)
American Indian
0.1% (8)
Asian
1.4% (176)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.8% (594)
Hispanic
5.0% (620)
Race Centralia IL USA
White 80.2% 60.8% 60.1%
African American 8.5% 13.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 5.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.8% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 5.0% 17.2% 18.2%

Gender in Centralia

Female
52.0% (6,422)
Male
48.0% (5,932)
Gender Centralia IL USA
Female 52.0% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 48.0% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Centralia for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (370)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (988)
High School / GED
33.0% (4,076)
Some College
27.0% (3,335)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (1,235)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (1,358)
Master's Degree
6.0% (741)
Professional Degree
1.0% (123)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (123)
Education Centralia IL USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 33.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 27.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Centralia, Illinois

Less than $10,000
8.1% (99,592)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (78,994)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.5% (191,489)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.6% (179,945)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (173,607)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (207,786)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (129,017)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.7% (132,186)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (28,066)
$200,000 or more
1.2% (14,712)
Income Centralia IL USA
Less than $10,000 8.1% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.5% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.6% 8.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 11.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 16.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.7% 16.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 7.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 8.8% 8.3%

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