Centralia, MO population by race
The table below shows Centralia's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,075 | 88.30% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 56 | 1.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 482 | 10.44% |
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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): 88.30% are white, 0.04% are Black or African American, 1.21% are some other race and 10.44% 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 4,075 (88.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 482 (10.44% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Centralia, MO
By ethnicity, 128 (2.77% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,487 (97.23% 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 4,075 (90.82% 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 | 4,075 | 90.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.04% |
| 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 | 20 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 390 | 8.69% |
Among the Hispanic population in Centralia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 92 (71.88% 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 | 92 | 71.88% |
| Puerto Rican | 36 | 28.13% |
| 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, 2.77% of Centralia population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Centralia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 92 (71.88% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Centralia, MO have?
Centralia, MO has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.04% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Centralia is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Centralia, MO?
With 97.23% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Centralia.
That being said, with a 1.21% 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 4,075 (88.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Centralia.
Some other races are second largest race in Centralia, with 1.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
