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Centralia, PA
Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
0
Centralia and its ZIP codes
Centralia at a glance
- Centralia is 99% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Centralia.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,260
24,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $7,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Centralia, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
490
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Centralia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AristesCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Wilburton Number TwoCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| AshlandBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.7 |
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| GirardvilleBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| GordonBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| AtlasCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| StrongCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| EnglewoodCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| NumidiaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| FrackvilleBorough | 6 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centralia, PA in?
- Centralia is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Centralia, PA?
- About 1 person lives in Centralia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centralia?
- Nearby places include Aristes (0.8 mi), Wilburton Number Two (1.4 mi), Ashland (1.6 mi), Locustdale (2.4 mi), Fountain Springs (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023