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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Centralia

Washington · 12,276 residents · 7.621 sq mi
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Centralia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,618. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,466 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,276
−17%vs 2000
vs 14,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,611 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 1,934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,618
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,078 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,644
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,305 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,400
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$338
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $561 in 2000
US average: $450
56.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.3% in 2000
44.0% rent
2.3
−27%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(12,577)
Black0.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,506)
Asian0.9%(137)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(3,906)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(11,842)
Black0.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(287)
Asian1.2%(145)
Other2.1%(252)
Diversity Score13.8%(1,694)
14
−48%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Centralia, Washington?

Centralia, Washington has about 12,276 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Centralia, Washington?

The typical household in Centralia, Washington earns about $21,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centralia, Washington expensive?

In Centralia, Washington, the median home is worth about $50,400, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, Washington?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Centralia, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centralia, Washington?

About 16.3% of people in Centralia, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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