Centralia, IL Demographics
A map of Centralia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,356 | 76.8% |
Black | 1,333 | 10.9% |
Multiracial | 767 | 6.3% |
Hispanic | 401 | 3.3% |
Asian | 254 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 71 | 0.6% |
Centralia, Illinois had a population of 12,182 in 2020. It was 76.8% White, 10.9% Black, 2.1% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Centralia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Centralia is the 197th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Centralia's White Population
9,356 residents of Centralia identify as White, or 76.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Centralia larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Centralia is ranked #1162 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Centralia is less White than neighboring Central City (88.9% White), Wamac (85.2% White), Junction City (94.5% White), Sandoval (89.7% White), and Walnut Hill (97.9% White).
Centralia's Black Population
1,333 residents of Centralia identify as Black, or 10.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Centralia roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Centralia is ranked #127 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Centralia is more Black than neighboring Central City (3.9% Black), Wamac (4.1% Black), Junction City (0.4% Black), Sandoval (1.7% Black), and Walnut Hill (0% Black).
Centralia's Asian Population
254 residents of Centralia identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Centralia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Centralia is ranked #230 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Centralia is more Asian than neighboring Central City (0.2% Asian), Wamac (0.3% Asian), Junction City (0.2% Asian), Sandoval (0.6% Asian), and Walnut Hill (0% Asian).
Centralia's Hispanic Population
401 residents of Centralia identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Centralia less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Centralia is ranked #687 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Centralia is more Hispanic than neighboring Central City (2% Hispanic), Junction City (2.5% Hispanic), Sandoval (1% Hispanic), and Walnut Hill (0% Hispanic). Centralia is less Hispanic than neighboring Wamac (3.6% Hispanic).
Centralia's Native American/Other Population
71 residents of Centralia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Centralia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Centralia is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Centralia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wamac (0.1% Native American/Other), and Walnut Hill (0% Native American/Other). Centralia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central City (0.7% Native American/Other), and Junction City (0.9% Native American/Other).
Centralia's Multiracial Population
767 residents of Centralia identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Centralia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Centralia is ranked #101 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Centralia is more Multiracial than neighboring Central City (4.3% Multiracial), Junction City (1.5% Multiracial), and Walnut Hill (2.1% Multiracial). Centralia is less Multiracial than neighboring Wamac (6.8% Multiracial), and Sandoval (6.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.