Centralia, Illinois
Centralia: township in Marion County, Illinois
About
Centralia is a township located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,032 and a population density of 361 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,142 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Centralia
| Population | 12,142 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Marion County |
| Area | 36.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5251,-89.1334 |
| Altitude | 1,690 feet / 515 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 12:40:32 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 62801 |
| Density | 336 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Centralia is located at 38°31'30"N 89°8'0"W (38.5250500, -89.1334000).
Centralia map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 12 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Centralia decreased by 7.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,032 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,952 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,862 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,762 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,689 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,599 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,483 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,382 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,293 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,231 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,142 | -0.73% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Centralia
1City Hall
101 S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801 View details
Phone: +16185337625 | Website available
2Agriculture Department
27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL 62801, United States View details
Phone: +16185326701
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Centralia, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146366 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Centralia, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Centralia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia Post Office | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Centralia, Washington city in Washington State with a population of 17,995 people.
- Centralia, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 4,344 people.
- Centralia, Kansas city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States with a population of 516 people.
- Centralia, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 128 people.
- Centralia, Pennsylvania Borough in Pennsylvania with a population of 11 people.
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 6,952 | City in Illinois |
| Sandoval | 1,205 | Village in Marion County, Illinois, United States |
| Wamac | 1,117 | City in Marion County, Illinois, United States |
| Central City | 1,107 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Odin | 1,004 | Village in Illinois |
| Kinmundy | 919 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Tonti | 903 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Patoka | 544 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Iuka | 495 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Junction City | 468 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Omega | 466 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Hickory Hill | 398 | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Alma | 302 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Kell | 204 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon | 119 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Walnut Hill | 101 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Centralia distances to largest Illinois cities