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Centralia, KS


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Centralia, Kansas

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.

The People and Families of Centralia

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centralia had a median family income of $32,625.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Centralia Housing

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.

Commuting

In Centralia, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Centralia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCentralia Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCentralia Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Centralia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Centralia, KS

Comparing Centralia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity54
Well-Paid Single Men41
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times84
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built23
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