State
County
Land Area
5.8 sq mi
Density
1,331.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.52%
Growth Since 2010
6.54%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Chehalis is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 7,734, it is the 105th largest city in Washington and the 3713th largest city in the United States. Chehalis is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 6.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,259 in 2010. Chehalis reached it's highest population of 7,734 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Chehalis has a population density of 1,332 people per square mile.
The average household income in Chehalis is $59,404 with a poverty rate of 16.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $867 per month, and the median house value is $182,000. The median age in Chehalis is 33.6 years, 32.6 years for males, and 35.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.1 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chehalis was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,314 | 84.22% |
| Two or More Races | 714 | 9.52% |
| Some Other Race | 211 | 2.81% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.20% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,968 | 2.31 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 1,339 | 1.38 | 35 |
| Married | 1,038 | 3.27 | 70.6 |
| Female | 360 | 2.97 | 25.6 |
| Male | 231 | 2.42 | 47.2 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 4.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 277 | 5.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,363 | 26.92% |
| Some College | 1,610 | 31.79% |
| Associates Degree | 598 | 11.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 624 | 12.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 348 | 6.87% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,314 | 4,007 | 920 |
| Hispanic | 427 | 228 | 19 |
| Multiple Races | 378 | 253 | 14 |
| Other Race | 102 | 61 | |
| Black | 81 | 75 | |
| Asian | 63 | 54 | 19 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.16%.
$30,008
Average Earnings
$32,265
Average Male
$25,846
Average Female
89.89% of Chehalis residents speak only English, while 10.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.78% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,611 | 958 | 17.07% |
| Hispanic | 897 | 106 | 11.82% |
| Multiple | 675 | 101 | 14.96% |
| Other | 137 | 49 | 35.77% |
| Black | 83 | 33 | 39.76% |
| Native | 5 | 1 | 20.00% |
16.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.19%
Male Poverty Rate
17.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chehalis is Black, with 39.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chehalis is Hispanic, with 11.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.29%.
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 507 | 10.03% |
| 2 or More | 42 | 8.92% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.37% |
| Indian | 3 | 20.00% |
| Black | 1 | 0.70% |
5.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
95.48%
Native Born
4.52%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
95.48% of Chehalis residents were born in the United States, with 62.02% having been born in Washington. 3.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,734 | 40 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 7,694 | 40 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 7,654 | 40 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 7,614 | 85 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 7,529 | 134 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 7,395 | 105 | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 7,290 | 102 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 7,188 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 7,202 | -62 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 7,264 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 7,258 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 7,255 | 198 | 0.28% |
| 2000 | 7,057 | 530 | 0.78% |
| 1990 | 6,527 | 427 | 0.68% |
| 1980 | 6,100 | 373 | 0.63% |
| 1970 | 5,727 | 528 | 0.97% |
| 1960 | 5,199 | -440 | -0.81% |
| 1950 | 5,639 | 782 | 1.50% |
| 1940 | 4,857 | -50 | -0.10% |
| 1930 | 4,907 | 349 | 0.74% |
| 1920 | 4,558 | 51 | 0.11% |
| 1910 | 4,507 | 0.00% |