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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Centralia Micro

Centralia, WA · 1 counties · 68,600 residents · 2,402.782 sq mi
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Centralia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,511. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $114,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

68,600
+16%since 1990
from 59,358 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+10%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
57K65K72K80K88K1990201020202024Centralia
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,511
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,410 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,082
+52%since 1990
from $11,205 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$551
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
28.6% rent
3.2
+38%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(57,516)
Black0.5%(291)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,131)
Asian0.7%(420)
Diversity Score11.9%(7,057)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(62,174)
Black0.3%(239)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,684)
Asian0.7%(466)
Diversity Score15.6%(10,667)
16
+31%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Centralia, WA?

Centralia, WA has about 68,600 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Centralia, WA?

The typical household in Centralia, WA earns about $35,511 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 $114,200, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Centralia, WA?

About 12.9% 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 14.0% 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 9,242 residents, a change of about 16 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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