Census ACS · #750 μSA
Centralia Metro Area
The Centralia, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,294 residents. The median household income is $60,839 and the median home value is $100,100.
37,294
Population
65
People / sq mi
$60,839
Median Income
$100,100
Median Home Value
The Centralia CBSA covers 573 sq mi of land at 65.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
Economy & Income
$60,839
Median Household Income
$32,199
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$100,100
Median Home Value
$771
Median Rent
74.5%
Homeownership
Education
90.3%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
5.1%
Work From Home
20.4 min
Avg Commute
17.9%
Foreign Born
Centralia spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Centralia, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,294 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #750 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Centralia metro area is $60,839, with a per capita income of $32,199.
The Centralia, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Centralia, Il CBSA (16460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.