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Centralia, MO


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Centralia, Missouri

Centralia, Missouri, in Boone county, is 20 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 107 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Columbia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,774 people in Centralia.

The People and Families of Centralia

In Centralia, about 59% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Centralia. The kids here are young and many.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centralia had a median family income of $40,671. You won't find a lot of people in Centralia living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,100) in Centralia. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Centralia Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Centralia is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Centralia, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Centralia Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Centralia Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Centralia, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women77
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime34

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