Centralia is a city in Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Illinois with the largest portion in Marion County. The city is the largest in three counties, Clinton, Marion, and Washington, but it is not a county seat for any of them. The population was 12,182 as of the 2020 census, down from 13,032 in 2010.
Midwest
Centralia
Marion County, IL
Population
12,096
Walk Score
75 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$718
Median home value
$84,700
Founded
1853
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Centralia Commercial Historic District · listed 2012
Notable landmarks
- Sentinel Building · listed 1978
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