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Centralia, KS

City in Nemaha County, Kansas.

Population

501

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,105

ZIP codes

0

Centralia and its ZIP codes

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Centralia at a glance

  • Centralia is about 31 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $67,188, 10% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,400 (60% below Kansas).

Local data for Centralia, KS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Centralia, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$67,188

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$86,400

Homeownership

79.6%

Bachelor's or higher

32.4%

Median age

43.8

Average commute

16.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (193), Irish Americans (83), Scottish Americans (5).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nemaha County. PPP loans are for Centralia.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,881

5,766 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,093

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$67.3M

FY 2026, $6,553 per person

Nemaha County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Centralia, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.4%
  • Carpooled6.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.1%

Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Centralia, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

581

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

2

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 17°F

35.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Centralia, KS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.8%

U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts

Cities near Centralia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KellyCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.2
CorningCity7 mi0.3
VermillionCity7.4 mi0.2
SenecaCity8.5 mi1.8
BaileyvilleCensus-designated place9.2 mi1.2
GoffCity11 mi0.2
St. BenedictCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
AxtellCity12 mi0.5
OneidaCity14 mi0.2
HavensvilleCity15 mi0.1
FrankfortCity15 mi1
SoldierCity16 mi0.1
OnagaCity16 mi0.7
BeattieCity18 mi0.2
WetmoreCity18 mi0.4
BernCity18 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Centralia, KS in?
Centralia is in Nemaha County, Kansas.
What is the population of Centralia, KS?
About 501 people live in Centralia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Centralia?
Nearby places include Kelly (6.9 mi), Corning (7 mi), Vermillion (7.4 mi), Seneca (8.5 mi), Baileyville (9.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023