Centralia, MO

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    2024 Population
    4,690
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.9
    9.91% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.9%
    0.971% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,438
    28.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $174,300
    5.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,068
    10.2% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Centralia, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Centralia, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Centralia, MO was $174,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

    Most people in Centralia, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Centralia, MO was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMissouriAudrain County, MOBoone County, MOColumbia, MOMexico, MOLincoln, Warren, Audrain, Pike & Montgomery Counties PUMA, MOBoone (Outside Columbia City), Cole, Callaway & Moniteau PUMA, MO

    Population & Diversity

    Centralia, MO is home to a population of 4.69k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.149% of Centralia, MO residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

    In 2024, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.06k people) in Centralia, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 300 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 136 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Centralia, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Centralia, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Centralia, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.06k ± 312
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      300 ± 266
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      136 ± 121
    3.43%
    Hispanic Population
    161 people

    In 2024, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.06k people) in Centralia, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 300 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 136 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.43% of the people in Centralia, MO are hispanic (161 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Centralia, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.149%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7 people
    1.65%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    76 people

    As of 2024, 0.149% of Centralia, MO residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Centralia, MO was 1.65%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      125 ± 148
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      90 ± 104
    3. Korea
      33 ± 30

    Centralia, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Centralia, MO.

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    Health

    94.5% of the population of Centralia, MO has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 7.52% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 3.15% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.51%
    Uninsured
    53.6%
    Employer Coverage
    7.52%
    Medicaid
    16.8%
    Medicare
    13.5%
    Non-Group
    3.15%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Centralia, MO declined by 16.4% from 6.59% to 5.51%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Centralia, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Centralia, MO employs 2.07k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Centralia, MO were Educational Services (378 people), Manufacturing (323 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (248 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($60,046), Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,442), and Public Administration ($56,125).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.07k
    2024 Value
    ± 373
    10.2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Centralia, MO grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 1.88k employees to 2.07k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Centralia, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (301 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (247 people), and Production Occupations (206 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Centralia, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.07k
    2024 Value
    ± 373
    10.2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Centralia, MO grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 1.88k employees to 2.07k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Centralia, MO, are Educational Services (378 people), Manufacturing (323 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (248 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Centralia, MO, though some of these residents may live in Centralia, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,034
    Median earning men ± $8,983
    $40,153
    Median earning women ± $8,246

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,266), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,986), and Manufacturing ($44,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($46,944), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,415), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,879).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Centralia, MO was $174,300 in 2024, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $165,600 to $174,300, a 5.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Centralia, MO is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Centralia, MO have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Centralia, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $174,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,462
    $1,427
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$316

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Centralia, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.8% of the housing units in Centralia, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,438
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,614
    1.99k
    Number of Households
    ± 383

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.99k households in Centralia, MO grew to $66,438 from the previous year's value of $51,868.

    The following chart displays the households in Centralia, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Centralia, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.8%)
    2. Carpooled (20.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.6%)

    In 2024, 68.8% of workers in Centralia, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20.3%) and those who worked at home (6.6%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Centralia, MO have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Centralia, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Centralia, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Centralia, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Centralia, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Centralia, MO (542 out of 4.57k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Centralia, MO is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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