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Centralia, WA · 1 counties · 88,062 residents (2025 est.) · 2,402.782 sq mi
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Centralia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,796. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $385,800. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85,154
+24%since 2000
from 68,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:88,062 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
57K65K72K80K88K1990201020202024Centralia
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,796
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,511 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,049
+111%since 2000
from $17,082 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+5%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,800
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+60%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(62,174)
Black0.3%(239)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,684)
Asian0.7%(466)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(10,667)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(68,038)
Black0.7%(554)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(9,810)
Asian1.1%(927)
Other6.8%(5,825)
Diversity Score42.9%(36,562)
Segregation Score15.5%(13,177)
Diversity Score
43
+176%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
+1%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

CentraliaCENTRAL19,375
What's inside

1 component county

Lewis CountyCENTRAL88,062
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, WA?

Centralia, WA has about 85,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Centralia, WA?

The typical household in Centralia, WA earns about $74,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centralia, WA expensive?

In Centralia, WA, the median home is worth about $385,800, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, WA?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Centralia, WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centralia, WA?

About 12.2% of people in Centralia, WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Centralia, WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Centralia, WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,796 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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