Centralia, Missouri
Centralia: City in Missouri
About
Centralia is a city located in the county of Boone in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,027 and a population density of 541 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,344 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Centralia
| Population : | 4,344 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Boone County |
| Postal code : | 65240 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 7.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 883 feet / 269 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:25:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 584 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Centralia is located at 39°12'37"N 92°8'17"W (39.2103200, -92.1379500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Centralia
Demographics
The population of Centralia increased by 7.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,027 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,108 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,144 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,161 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,177 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,177 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,194 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,219 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,219 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,271 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,344 | 1.68% | estimation process |
People born in Centralia (6)
People born in Centralia, including historian Chester Starr, basketball coach Cheryl Burnett, journalist, writer, activist Josephine Conger-Kaneko, .
List
- Marshall Esteppe he was born in 01/03/1909
- John Augustus Hulen he was born in 09/09/1871
- Albert Bishop Chance he was born in 01/01/1873
Schools in Centralia
College & universities near Centralia, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177685 | Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia | Columbia (MO) | 65202 |
| 176910 | Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly (MO) | 65270-1997 |
| 177065 | Columbia College | Columbia (MO) | 65216 |
| 179548 | Stephens College | Columbia (MO) | 65215 |
| 178396 | University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia (MO) | 65211-1050 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Centralia, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEF | Jefferson City | 101 Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| HEM | Hermann | Wharf & Gutenberg Sts. | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| SED | Sedalia | 100 block of Main Street, through parking lot | RAIL |
Post offices near Centralia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia Post Office | Centralia (MO) | 65240 |
| Hallsvill Post Office | Hallsville (MO) | 65255 |
| Sturgeon Post Office | Sturgeon (MO) | 65284 |
| Thompson Post Office | Thompson (MO) | 65285 |
| Clark Post Office | Clark (MO) | 65243 |
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 , 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 Boone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boone County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Ashland | 4,031 | City in Boone County, Missouri, United States |
| Hallsville | 1,652 | City in Boone County, Missouri, United States |
| Sturgeon | 965 | City in Missouri |
| Harrisburg | 298 | Missouri |
| Rocheport | 259 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Prathersville | 135 | Human settlement in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Hartsburg | 116 | Village in Missouri |
| Pierpont | 77 | Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA |
| Huntsdale | 35 | Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America |
| McBaine | 12 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Centralia distances to largest Missouri cities
