Centralia is a city located in Lewis County Washington. Centralia has a 2024 population of 18,915. Centralia is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 3.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,269 in 2020.
The average household income in Centralia is $64,870 with a poverty rate of 21.57%. The median age in Centralia is 38.5 years: 35.4 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centralia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,931 | 81.89% |
| Two or more races | 2,014 | 11.05% |
| Other race | 765 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 235 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.3% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,449 | 2.4 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 3,489 | 1.27 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Married | 2,316 | 3.24 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 1,094 | 3.67 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 550 | 3.54 | 50 | 50 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,283 | 10.03% |
| Associates Degree | 1,383 | 10.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,524 | 11.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 663 | 5.18% |
| High School Graduate | 4,139 | 32.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 642 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 3,162 | 24.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,369 | 9,350 | 1,887 |
| Hispanic | 1,490 | 817 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 1,023 | 659 | 91 |
| Other Race | 335 | 185 | 22 |
| Asian | 195 | 126 | 99 |
| Black | 143 | 136 | 59 |
| Islander | 58 | 48 | 7 |
| Native American | 47 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,617 | $64,875 | $58,409 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,173 | $100,556 | $51,981 |
| High School Graduate | $29,589 | $31,200 | $28,239 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,667 | $29,338 | $14,762 |
| Overall | $40,142 | $41,350 | $38,036 |
| Some College | $45,489 | $55,173 | $40,914 |
$40,142
Average Earnings
$41,350
Average Male
$38,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.52% of Centralia residents speak only English, while 13.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,363 | 3,084 | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 3,177 | 525 | 16.53% |
| Other | 765 | 254 | 33.2% |
| Multiple | 2,005 | 194 | 9.68% |
| Black | 176 | 82 | 46.59% |
| Asian | 184 | 13 | 7.07% |
| Islander | 58 | 9 | 15.52% |
| Native | 55 | 3 | 5.45% |
21.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.93%
Male Poverty Rate
23.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centralia is Black, with 46.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centralia is Native, with 5.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.73% |
| High School | 26.18% |
| Some College | 18.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.7% |
| Male Employed | 9.12% |
| Female Employed | 5.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,223 | $82,025 |
| Households | $50,422 | $64,870 |
| Married Families | $80,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,244 | $40,512 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,039
Number of Veterans
927
Male Veterans
112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 433 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 418 |
| 65 to 74 | 272 |
| 35 to 54 | 194 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 968 | 7.98% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1.82% |
| Islander | 21 | 36.21% |
| Asian | 14 | 7.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.6%
Born in Centralia
92.74%
Native Born
7.26%
Foreign Born
4.65%
Non Citizen
2.61%
Naturalized
92.74% of Centralia residents were born in the United States, with 58.6% having been born in Washington. 4.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,724 | 162 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 19,562 | 162 | 0.84% |
| 2027 | 19,400 | 161 | 0.84% |
| 2026 | 19,239 | 162 | 0.85% |
| 2025 | 19,077 | 162 | 0.86% |
| 2024 | 18,915 | 161 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 18,754 | 58 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 18,696 | 63 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 18,633 | 364 | 1.99% |
| 2020 | 18,269 | 544 | 3.07% |
| 2019 | 17,725 | 228 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 17,497 | 223 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 17,274 | 364 | 2.15% |
| 2016 | 16,910 | 224 | 1.34% |
| 2015 | 16,686 | 81 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 16,605 | -55 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 16,660 | -103 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 16,763 | -82 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 16,845 | 148 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 16,697 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,742 | 2,641 | 21.82% |
| 1990 | 12,101 | 546 | 4.73% |
| 1980 | 11,555 | 1,501 | 14.93% |
| 1970 | 10,054 | 1,468 | 17.1% |
| 1960 | 8,586 | -71 | -0.82% |
| 1950 | 8,657 | 1,243 | 16.77% |
| 1940 | 7,414 | -644 | -7.99% |
| 1930 | 8,058 | 509 | 6.74% |
| 1920 | 7,549 | 238 | 3.26% |
| 1910 | 7,311 | -12,413 | -62.93% |