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Centralia, MO
City in Boone County, Missouri.
Population
4,690
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,611
ZIP codes
0
Centralia and its ZIP codes
Centralia at a glance
- Centralia is about 18 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 156th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $66,438 a year, 6% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,300 (24% below Missouri) and median rent is $685 a month.
Local data for Centralia, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centralia, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,438
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$174,300
Median rent
$685/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (832), Irish Americans (366), French Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Centralia.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,197
100,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,123
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,980 per person
How people get to work
Centralia, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled20.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Centralia, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
704
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
129
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centralia, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Centralia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SturgeonCity | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| HallsvilleCity | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ClarkCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MexicoCity | 14 mi | 12.2 |
| Middle GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| VandiverVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| RenickVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisburgTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| AuxvasseCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| MadisonCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| HollidayVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| ParisCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Benton CityVillage | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Kingdom CityVillage | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| HigbeeCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| MoberlyCity | 22 mi | 13.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centralia, MO in?
- Centralia is in Boone County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Centralia, MO?
- About 4,690 people live in Centralia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centralia?
- Nearby places include Sturgeon (8.2 mi), Hallsville (8.3 mi), Clark (12 mi), Mexico (14 mi), Middle Grove (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023