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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.
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.
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.
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.
Approximately 70% of housing in Centralia is owner-occupied.
In Centralia, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Centralia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
Ratings range from
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| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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