Centralia
City in Boone County, Missouri

Centralia is a city in Boone County, Missouri, with 4,541 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 883 ft (269 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hallsville, 8.0 miles SW.
- 4,541residents (2020 Census)
- 883 ftelevation · 269 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 1,559 / sq mipopulation density
- 65240ZIP code
About Centralia
Centralia is a city in Boone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,541 at the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 4,244 in 2018. A very small portion of the city lies in Audrain County.
The Boone County portion of Centralia (which forms the majority of the city) is part of the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area, while a small part in Audrain County is part of the Mexico Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Centralia
- Median household income
- $66,438
- Median home value
- $174,300
- Median rent
- $685/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Centralia had 4,541 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,541 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,559 per sq mi (602 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Centralia at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,541 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2108° N, 92.1343° W |
| ZIP code | 65240 |
| Official website | centraliamo.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2912898 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Centralia
- Hallsville8.0 mi SW
- Sturgeon8.1 mi W
- Clark13.0 mi W
- Mexico14.4 mi E
- Middle Grove14.9 mi NW
- Vandiver15.8 mi E
- Renick17.3 mi NW
- Harrisburg18.1 mi W
- Auxvasse18.5 mi SE
- Madison18.8 mi N
- Paris19.4 mi N
- Holliday19.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Centralia
What county is Centralia in?
Centralia is in Boone County, Missouri.
What is the population of Centralia, MO?
4,541 people lived in Centralia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Centralia, MO?
The ZIP code of Centralia is 65240.
What is the elevation of Centralia?
883 feet (269 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Centralia?
Hallsville (8.0 mi), Sturgeon (8.1 mi), Clark (13.0 mi), Mexico (14.4 mi), Middle Grove (14.9 mi).
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