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Centralia, Kansas, in Nemaha county, is 52 miles NW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 93 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. There are an estimated 534 people in the city.
In Centralia, about 59% of adults are married. In Centralia, lots of people live on their own.
The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Centralia had a median family income of $32,625.
Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 75% of housing in Centralia is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Centralia is known in Kansas for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.
In Centralia, 87% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Centralia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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