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Chehalis

County:
Lewis County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.807
State:
Washington

Chehalis is a city located in Lewis County, Washington. Chehalis has a 2026 population of 7,836. It is also the county seat of Lewis County. Chehalis is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 4.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,479 in 2020.

The median household income in Chehalis is $73,702 with a poverty rate of 15.02%. The median age in Chehalis is 34.7 years: 35.6 years for males, and 31.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.8 males.

7.8K
Total Population
1,349
Density (mi²)
60 0.77%
Growth

Chehalis Population

Chehalis Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,836600.77%
20257,776590.76%
20247,7171522.01%
20237,565200.27%
20227,545-31-0.41%
20217,576971.3%
20207,479510.69%
20197,644390.51%
20187,605821.09%
20177,5231281.73%
20167,3951041.43%
20157,291991.38%
20147,192-11-0.15%
20137,203-60-0.83%
20127,26370.1%
20117,25630.04%
20107,253-6-0.08%
20007,0575308.12%
19906,5274277%
19806,1003736.51%
19705,72752810.16%
19605,199-440-7.8%
19505,63978216.1%
19404,857-50-1.02%
19304,9073497.66%
19204,558511.13%
19104,50700%

Median Age

Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 31.4 years
Male: 35.6 years

Chehalis Adults

There are 5,361 adults, (1,019 of whom are seniors) in Chehalis.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,687 (48.6%)
Male: 3,900 (51.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chehalis includes 78.03% White, 4.09% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,92078.03%
Two or more races1,11514.7%
Other race3104.09%
Native American1131.49%
Black or African American941.24%
Asian350.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6648.75%
Other race2283.01%
White1081.42%
Native American871.15%
Black or African American190.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,81276.6%
Two or more races4515.94%
Other race821.08%
Black or African American750.99%
Asian350.46%
Native American260.34%

Chehalis Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Chehalis ' average per capita income is $46,393. Household income levels show a median of $73,702. The poverty rate stands at 15.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,456-
Families$80,959$94,914
Households$73,702$82,847
Non Families$41,818$58,399

$46,393

Average Income

$73,702

Median Household Income

15.02%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)