State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,403.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.28% (230)
Growth Since 2010
11.44% (1,869)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Centralia, Washington Population 2021
18,205
Centralia is a city located in Lewis County Washington. With a 2020 population of 18,205, it is the 60th largest city in Washington and the 1999th largest city in the United States . Centralia is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 11.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,336 in 2010. Spanning over 8 miles, Centralia has a population density of 2,403 people per square mile.
The average household income in Centralia is $53,927 with a poverty rate of 17.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $876 per month, and the median house value is $157,300. The median age in Centralia is 37.8 years, 35.9 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
Centralia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Centraliawas:
- White: 89.77%
- Two or more races: 5.52%
- Other race: 1.74%
- Asian: 1.64%
- Black or African American: 0.58%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.53%
- Native American: 0.22%
The current population of Centralia, Washington is 18,205 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 18,205.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 16,336.
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82,983 | 1,138 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 81,845 | 1,138 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 80,707 | 1,138 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 79,569 | 1,249 | 1.57% |
| 2017 | 78,320 | 1,627 | 2.08% |
| 2016 | 76,693 | 1,256 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 75,437 | 593 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 74,844 | -118 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 74,962 | -473 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 75,435 | -233 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 75,668 | 166 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 75,502 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,454 | 89.77% |
| Two or More Races | 951 | 5.52% |
| Some Other Race | 300 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 282 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 0.22% |
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Centralia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,204 | 2.34 | 53 |
| Non Family | 3,389 | 1.26 | 46.4 |
| Married | 2,513 | 3.31 | 68.2 |
| Female | 949 | 3.46 | 40.3 |
| Male | 353 | 2.86 | 42.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 411 | 3.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,589 | 13.45% |
| High School Graduate | 3,714 | 31.43% |
| Some College | 2,980 | 25.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1,337 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,112 | 9.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 673 | 5.70% |
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Centralia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,672 | 8,572 | 1,552 |
| Hispanic | 1,367 | 606 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 464 | 360 | 58 |
| Asian | 212 | 186 | 119 |
| Other Race | 132 | 62 | |
| Black | 85 | 83 | 10 |
| Islander | 84 | 61 | 17 |
| Native American | 33 | 19 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.13%.
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$30,429
Average Earnings
$34,757
Average Male
$26,345
Average Female
Centralia Language by Age
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Centralia Language
85.34% of Centralia residents speak only English, while 14.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.76% of the population.
Centralia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,801 | 2,208 | 17.25% |
| Hispanic | 2,881 | 577 | 20.03% |
| Other | 276 | 203 | 73.55% |
| Multiple | 949 | 146 | 15.38% |
| Black | 100 | 38 | 38.00% |
| Asian | 282 | 2 | 0.71% |
17.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.35%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Centralia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Centralia is Other, with 73.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Centralia is Asian, with 0.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.73%.
Centralia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Centralia Married by Age and Sex
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Centralia Marriage
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 45-54.
Centralia Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,129 | 9.33% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2.35% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 3.14% |
| Islander | 17 | 18.68% |
| Asian | 13 | 6.13% |
| Black | 10 | 11.76% |
Centralia Veterans by Education
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13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
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55.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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55.92%
Born in Centralia
91.73%
Native Born
8.27%
Foreign Born
6.03%
Non Citizen
2.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.73% of Centralia residents were born in the United States, with 55.92% having been born in Washington. 6.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,205 | 230 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 17,975 | 230 | 1.30% |
| 2019 | 17,745 | 230 | 1.31% |
| 2018 | 17,515 | 235 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 17,280 | 376 | 2.22% |
| 2016 | 16,904 | 232 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 16,672 | 78 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 16,594 | -53 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 16,647 | -106 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 16,753 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 16,839 | 147 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 16,692 | 1,950 | 1.25% |
| 2000 | 14,742 | 2,641 | 1.99% |
| 1990 | 12,101 | 546 | 0.46% |
| 1980 | 11,555 | 1,501 | 1.40% |
| 1970 | 10,054 | 1,468 | 1.59% |
| 1960 | 8,586 | -71 | -0.08% |
| 1950 | 8,657 | 1,243 | 1.56% |
| 1940 | 7,414 | -644 | -0.83% |
| 1930 | 8,058 | 509 | 0.65% |
| 1920 | 7,549 | 238 | 0.32% |
| 1910 | 7,311 | 0.00% |