Centralia, Kansas
Centralia: City in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States
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Centralia is a city located in the county of Nemaha in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 512 and a population density of 421 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 516 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Centralia
| Population : | 516 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Nemaha County |
| Postal code : | 66415 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 1.22 km2 |
| Official name : | Centralia |
| Altitude : | 1,273 feet / 388 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:06:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 424 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Centralia is located at 39°43'33"N 96°7'38"W (39.7258300, -96.1272200).
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Demographics
The population of Centralia increased by 0.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 512 | - | census |
| 2011 | 510 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 511 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 512 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 513 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 512 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 513 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 515 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 518 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 525 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 516 | -1.74% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,183 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,579 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,106 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,560 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.7% |
| White only, percent : | 96.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 784 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
Centralia zip code is 66415.
County name: Nemaha, County
fips: 20131
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $182,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,239 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $471 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $927 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,643 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,874 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,669 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 75,366 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,461 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,322 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,191 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 169 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 514 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 49 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 525 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,406.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.22 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $74,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $978 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $372 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $686 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,365 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 217,038 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,950,764 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 120,077 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,074 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,839 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,557 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,997 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 649 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,139 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,511 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 121 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,775 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,108.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.09 |
Other Places in Centralia
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Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Centralia, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Centralia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia Post Office | Centralia (KS) | 66415 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Centralia , Washington city in Washington State with a population of 17,995 people.
- Centralia , Illinois township in Marion County, Illinois with a population of 12,142 people.
- Centralia , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 4,344 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 Nemaha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nemaha County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sabetha | 2,550 | City in Kansas |
| Seneca | 2,079 | City in Kansas |
| Berwick | 401 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Wetmore | 361 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Corning | 162 | Human settlement in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bern | 161 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Capioma | 142 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Goff | 117 | Human settlement in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Neuchatel | 104 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Granada | 103 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Oneida | 71 | City in Kansas, USA |
