Centralia, MO population by race
The table below shows Centralia's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,076 | 89.19% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 41 | 0.90% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 452 | 9.89% |
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Centralia population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Centralia has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Centralia's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Centralia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.19% are white, 0.02% are Black or African American, 0.90% are some other race and 9.89% are multiracial.
Centralia 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Centralia is White with a population of 4,076 (89.19% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 452 (9.89% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Centralia, MO
By ethnicity, 26 (0.57% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,544 (99.43% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Centralia, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,076 (89.70% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Centralia, MO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Centralia's Non-Hispanic population.
Centralia Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,076 | 89.70% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 15 | 0.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 452 | 9.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Centralia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 26 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Centralia, MO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Centralia's Hispanic population.
Centralia Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 26 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Centralia, MO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.57% of Centralia population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Centralia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 26 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Centralia, MO have?
Centralia, MO has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.02% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Centralia is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Centralia, MO?
With 99.43% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Centralia.
That being said, with a 0.90% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Centralia.
What is the majority race in Centralia, MO?
With a population of 4,076 (89.19% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Centralia.
Some other races are second largest race in Centralia, with 0.90% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
