City

Centralia, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Missouri

👥8,740Population
💰$67,687Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$181,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,782 (31.3%)
Some College944 (16.6%)
Associates467 (8.2%)
Bachelors365 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree2,067 (36.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 36.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College16.6%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate36.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,687 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$181,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units3,903
Vacant Units332

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
63%
About Centralia, MO

Centralia is a city in Missouri, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,740 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Centralia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,687 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Centralia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Centralia is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.37%).

Centralia, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Centralia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65240 8,740 $67,687 $181,300 $712 4.4% 42.7% 77.1%