Centralia township is located in Marion County Illinois. Centralia township has a 2024 population of 13,844. Centralia township is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -3.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,317 in 2020.
The average household income in Centralia township is $67,205 with a poverty rate of 22.09%. The median age in Centralia township is 41 years: 39.3 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centralia township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,021 | 84.22% |
| Black or African American | 1,303 | 9.13% |
| Two or more races | 628 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 171 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 141 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,842 | 2.36 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 2,668 | 1.22 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 2,275 | 3.09 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Female | 736 | 3.84 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 163 | 4.12 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 845 | 8.69% |
| Associates Degree | 896 | 9.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,057 | 10.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 714 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 3,465 | 35.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 274 | 2.82% |
| Some College | 2,474 | 25.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,304 | 7,447 | 1,431 |
| Black | 783 | 654 | 115 |
| Hispanic | 342 | 263 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 236 | 135 |
| Other Race | 135 | 60 | 0 |
| Asian | 132 | 103 | 60 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,949 | $52,348 | $41,768 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,931 | $62,500 | $59,196 |
| High School Graduate | $33,622 | $38,558 | $26,364 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,846 | $23,292 | $9,158 |
| Overall | $37,533 | $41,274 | $32,284 |
| Some College | $34,787 | $41,786 | $30,589 |
$37,533
Average Earnings
$41,274
Average Male
$32,284
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.54% of Centralia township residents speak only English, while 3.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,112 | 2,263 | 20.37% |
| Black | 1,254 | 459 | 36.6% |
| Hispanic | 573 | 167 | 29.14% |
| Multiple | 596 | 78 | 13.09% |
| Other | 141 | 34 | 24.11% |
| Asian | 155 | 32 | 20.65% |
22.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.67%
Male Poverty Rate
26.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centralia township is Black, with 36.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centralia township is Multiple, with 13.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.89% |
| High School | 26.17% |
| Some College | 13.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.92% |
| Female Employed | 17.07% |
| Male Employed | 5.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,500 | $84,100 |
| Households | $50,107 | $67,205 |
| Married Families | $86,203 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,205 | $44,344 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
921
Number of Veterans
883
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 375 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 112 |
| World War II | 46 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 363 |
| 65 to 74 | 250 |
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 136 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 869 | 9.18% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 18.32% |
| Black | 32 | 3.41% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 5.63% |
| Native American | 4 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.55%
Born in Centralia township
97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born
1.36%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
97.3% of Centralia township residents were born in the United States, with 78.55% having been born in Illinois. 1.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,389 | -91 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 13,480 | -91 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 13,571 | -91 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 13,662 | -91 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 13,753 | -91 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 13,844 | -91 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 13,935 | -91 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 14,026 | -187 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 14,213 | -104 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 14,317 | 183 | 1.29% |
| 2019 | 14,134 | -56 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 14,190 | -120 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 14,310 | -125 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 14,435 | -135 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 14,570 | -93 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 14,663 | -52 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 14,715 | -136 | -0.92% |
| 2012 | 14,851 | -61 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 14,912 | -116 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 15,028 | 0 | 0% |