| Document And Entity Information | Apr. 27, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 27, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CENTERSTATE BANK CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001102266 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 000-32017 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-3606741 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1101 First Street South |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 202 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Winter Haven |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33880 |
| City Area Code | 863 |
| Local Phone Number | 293-4710 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of each class | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | CSFL |
| Name of each exchange on which registered | NASDAQ |
