Centralia
City in Marion County, Illinois
Centralia is a city in Marion County, Illinois, with 12,182 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central City, 1.8 miles N.
- 12,182residents (2020 Census)
- 535 ftelevation · 163 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 1,486 / sq mipopulation density
- 62801ZIP code
About Centralia
Centralia is a city in Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Illinois with the largest portion in Marion County. The city is the largest in three counties, Clinton, Marion, and Washington, but it is not a county seat for any of them. The population was 12,182 as of the 2020 census, down from 13,032 in 2010.
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Living in Centralia
- Median household income
- $47,807
- Median home value
- $89,600
- Median rent
- $765/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Centralia had 12,182 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,182 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,486 per sq mi (574 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Centralia at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,182 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.20 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5221° N, 89.1235° W |
| ZIP code | 62801 |
| Official website | city.centralia.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1712164 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Centralia
- Central City1.8 mi N
- Wamac2.5 mi SW
- Junction City3.7 mi N
- Walnut Hill5.3 mi SE
- Irvington6.1 mi S
- Sandoval6.2 mi N
- Odin7.5 mi NE
- Hoffman7.7 mi W
- Hoyleton9.6 mi SW
- Richview10.6 mi S
- Huey10.7 mi NW
- Dix11.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Centralia
What county is Centralia in?
Centralia is in Marion County, Illinois.
What is the population of Centralia, IL?
12,182 people lived in Centralia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Centralia, IL?
The ZIP code of Centralia is 62801.
What is the elevation of Centralia?
535 feet (163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Centralia?
Central City (1.8 mi), Wamac (2.5 mi), Junction City (3.7 mi), Walnut Hill (5.3 mi), Irvington (6.1 mi).
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