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Chehalis

Washington · 7,439 residents · 5.807 sq mi
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Chehalis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,195. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,900. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,439
+5%since 2000
from 7,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,281 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+7%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Chehalis
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,195
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,064
+63%since 2000
from $15,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
53.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+38%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(6,086)
Black1.3%(94)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(558)
Asian1.2%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(1,741)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(5,637)
Black1.6%(122)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(989)
Asian1.2%(90)
Other5.4%(405)
Diversity Score46.5%(3,460)
Diversity Score
47
+89%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chehalis, Washington?

Chehalis, Washington has about 7,439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chehalis, Washington?

The typical household in Chehalis, Washington earns about $45,195 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chehalis, Washington expensive?

In Chehalis, Washington, the median home is worth about $202,900, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Chehalis, Washington?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chehalis, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chehalis, Washington?

About 14.7% of people in Chehalis, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chehalis, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Chehalis, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 912 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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