Centralia, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centralia, Kansas
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Location within Nemaha County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Founded | 1859 |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 485 |
| • Density | 1,078/sq mi (414.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66415
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-12425 |
| GNIS ID | 2393790 |
Centralia is a small city located in Nemaha County, Kansas, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, about 485 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Centralia
Centralia was first started in 1859. It was located about one mile north of where it is today. In 1867, a railroad was built through the area. Because of the railroad, the town moved to its current spot. Centralia officially became a city in 1882.
One important person who lived in Centralia early on was Floyd Perry Baker. He was a politician and newspaper editor from Kansas. He moved to Centralia with his family around 1860.
In the early 1900s, Centralia had a rule called a "sundown town" policy. This meant that African Americans were not allowed to live in the town.
Geography and Climate
Centralia is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.47 square miles (1.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Centralia's Climate
The weather in Centralia changes a lot between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. Centralia has what is called a humid continental climate. This means it gets all four seasons with distinct temperature changes.
| Climate data for Centralia, Kansas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3 (37) |
6 (43) |
12 (54) |
19 (66) |
24 (75) |
29 (85) |
32 (90) |
32 (89) |
27 (81) |
21 (69) |
12 (53) |
4 (40) |
18 (65) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −9 (16) |
−7 (20) |
−1 (30) |
5 (41) |
11 (51) |
16 (61) |
19 (66) |
18 (64) |
13 (56) |
7 (44) |
−1 (31) |
−7 (20) |
6 (42) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 23 (0.9) |
28 (1.1) |
51 (2) |
74 (2.9) |
110 (4.4) |
130 (5.1) |
100 (4) |
100 (4) |
99 (3.9) |
64 (2.5) |
43 (1.7) |
25 (1) |
850 (33.5) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Population and People
The number of people living in Centralia has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from past censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 289 | — | |
| 1890 | 534 | 84.8% | |
| 1900 | 655 | 22.7% | |
| 1910 | 665 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 619 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 682 | 10.2% | |
| 1940 | 607 | −11.0% | |
| 1950 | 574 | −5.4% | |
| 1960 | 527 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 511 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 486 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 452 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 534 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 512 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 485 | −5.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 485 people in Centralia. There were 193 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people (about 92%) were white. A small number of people were Native American or from two or more races. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 31.6%) had children under 18. Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Centralia was about 37.7 years old.
2010 Census Details
The census in 2010 showed that 512 people lived in Centralia. The city had 201 households. Most people were white (94.5%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.8% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 40.1 years.
Education
Students in Centralia and the nearby countryside go to schools in the Vermillion USD 380 public school district.
Notable People
Centralia has been home to some interesting people:
- Floyd Perry Baker – A Kansas politician, lawyer, and newspaper editor.
- John Riggins – A famous American football player who was a running back in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Centralia (Kansas) para niños
