Centralia, IL is located in the Metro Area of Central Illinois and has a population of 37,781 with a population density of 64.72 people per square mile. Centralia is known for its local businesses, including Cohen's Department Store and Chris & Co. antiques, as well as year-round outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, camping, and biking at nearby parks such as Bluebird Park and Lake Sherwood. The city also hosts many local sporting events each year such as the Centralia Relays Track & Field Meet which draws hundreds of participants from around the state. There are several demographic organizations in Centralia such as the South Central Illinois Regional Planning Commission and Habitat for Humanity of Marion County which are dedicated to helping those in need in the area.
The population in Centralia Metro Area is 37,781. There are 66 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Centralia Metro Area is 42.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Centralia Metro Area is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Centralia Metro Area
- 49.7% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 26.1% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Centralia Metro Area
- 91.5% are White
- 3.4% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander