Centralia, MO Demographics

A map of Centralia's Population by Race

Centralia, Missouri has an estimated population of 4,690, an increase from the 4,541 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 9.3% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Centralia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Centralia has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Centralia, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Centralia is ranked the 156th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Centralia was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Centralia's White Population

4,060 residents of Centralia, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Centralia is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Centralia ranks 372nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centralia's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Centralia's population has decreased from 91.5% to 86.6%.

Centralia is more White than neighboring Hallsville (86.2% White), Clark (86% White), and Mexico (83.6% White). Centralia is less White than neighboring Sturgeon (88.3% White), and Middle Grove (100% White).

Centralia's Black Population

5 residents of Centralia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Centralia is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Centralia ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centralia's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.2%. Black residents' share of Centralia's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Centralia is more Black than neighboring Middle Grove (0% Black). Centralia is less Black than neighboring Hallsville (4.2% Black), Sturgeon (0.2% Black), Clark (1.5% Black), and Mexico (6.9% Black).

Centralia's Asian Population

0 residents of Centralia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Centralia is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Centralia ranks 485th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centralia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Centralia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Centralia is less Asian than neighboring Hallsville (0.7% Asian), Sturgeon (0.4% Asian), and Mexico (0.8% Asian).

Centralia's Hispanic Population

161 residents of Centralia, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Centralia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Centralia ranks 527th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centralia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Centralia's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.4%.

Centralia is more Hispanic than neighboring Sturgeon (3% Hispanic), Clark (0% Hispanic), Middle Grove (0% Hispanic), and Mexico (2% Hispanic). Centralia is less Hispanic than neighboring Hallsville (3.5% Hispanic).

Centralia's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Centralia, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Centralia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Centralia ranks 631st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centralia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Centralia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Centralia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hallsville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Middle Grove (0% Native American/Other). Centralia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sturgeon (2.6% Native American/Other), Clark (2.5% Native American/Other), and Mexico (0.9% Native American/Other).

Centralia's Multiracial Population

436 residents of Centralia, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Centralia is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Centralia ranks 644th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centralia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 129.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Centralia's population has increased from 4.2% to 9.3%.

Centralia is more Multiracial than neighboring Hallsville (4.9% Multiracial), Sturgeon (5.5% Multiracial), Middle Grove (0% Multiracial), and Mexico (5.8% Multiracial). Centralia is less Multiracial than neighboring Clark (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.