Chehalis is a city located in Lewis County Washington. Chehalis has a 2024 population of 7,601. It is also the county seat of Lewis County. Chehalis is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,479 in 2020.
The average household income in Chehalis is $77,215 with a poverty rate of 15.94%. The median age in Chehalis is 34.1 years: 34.6 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chehalis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,918 | 78.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,117 | 14.82% |
| Other race | 323 | 4.29% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,804 | 2.52 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 1,144 | 1.31 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Married | 1,073 | 3.44 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 369 | 3.51 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Male | 218 | 2.69 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 347 | 7.22% |
| Associates Degree | 468 | 9.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 842 | 17.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 6.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,441 | 29.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 2.37% |
| Some College | 1,282 | 26.67% |
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 | 3,890 | 3,639 | 969 |
| 2+ Races | 553 | 439 | 138 |
| Hispanic | 506 | 352 | 113 |
| Other Race | 166 | 109 | 22 |
| Black | 71 | 39 | 0 |
| Asian | 42 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,628 | $42,375 | $39,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,156 | $75,625 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,384 | $41,875 | $35,293 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,969 | $43,042 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,009 | $45,570 | $35,799 |
| Some College | $44,036 | $49,189 | $30,833 |
$42,009
Average Earnings
$45,570
Average Male
$35,799
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.79% of Chehalis residents speak only English, while 10.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,524 | 686 | 12.42% |
| Hispanic | 1,028 | 385 | 37.45% |
| Multiple | 1,081 | 356 | 32.93% |
| Other | 229 | 23 | 10.04% |
| Asian | 42 | 18 | 42.86% |
| Black | 45 | 2 | 4.44% |
15.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.14%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chehalis is Asian, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chehalis is Black, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.18% |
| Some College | 15.16% |
| High School | 14.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.43% |
| Male Employed | 6.27% |
| Female Employed | 3.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,289 | $83,511 |
| Households | $68,021 | $77,215 |
| Married Families | $92,991 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,598 | $65,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
400
Number of Veterans
399
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| Vietnam | 85 |
| World War II | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 38 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 194 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 7.64% |
| Black | 31 | 36.47% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.94% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
60.23%
Born in Chehalis
94.69%
Native Born
5.31%
Foreign Born
3.2%
Non Citizen
2.11%
Naturalized
94.69% of Chehalis residents were born in the United States, with 60.23% having been born in Washington. 3.2% 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 | 7,755 | 31 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 7,724 | 31 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 7,693 | 30 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 7,663 | 31 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 7,632 | 31 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 7,601 | 30 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 7,571 | -41 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 7,612 | -57 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 7,669 | 190 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 7,479 | -165 | -2.16% |
| 2019 | 7,644 | 39 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 7,605 | 82 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 7,523 | 128 | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 7,395 | 104 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 7,291 | 99 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 7,192 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 7,203 | -60 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 7,263 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,256 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 7,253 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,057 | 530 | 8.12% |
| 1990 | 6,527 | 427 | 7% |
| 1980 | 6,100 | 373 | 6.51% |
| 1970 | 5,727 | 528 | 10.16% |
| 1960 | 5,199 | -440 | -7.8% |
| 1950 | 5,639 | 782 | 16.1% |
| 1940 | 4,857 | -50 | -1.02% |
| 1930 | 4,907 | 349 | 7.66% |
| 1920 | 4,558 | 51 | 1.13% |
| 1910 | 4,507 | -3,248 | -41.88% |