Centralia, Washington
Centralia: City in Washington State
About
Centralia is a city located in the county of Lewis in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,336 and a population density of 827 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,995 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Centralia
Population : | 17,995 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Washington (United States) |
County : | Lewis County |
Postal code : | 98531 |
Phone Area Codes : | 360 |
Area : | 19.75 km2 |
Altitude : | 187 feet / 57 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (172 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
Local time : | 05:46:08 (6th November 2024) |
Density : | 911 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 9.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Centralia is located at 46°42'58"N 122°57'15"W (46.7162100, -122.9543000).
Centralia map
- Official Website
Official website of Centralia
Demographics
The population of Centralia increased by 9.22% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 16,336 | - | census |
2011 | 16,839 | 2.99% | estimation process |
2012 | 16,753 | -0.51% | estimation process |
2013 | 16,647 | -0.64% | estimation process |
2014 | 16,594 | -0.32% | estimation process |
2015 | 16,672 | 0.47% | estimation process |
2016 | 16,904 | 1.37% | estimation process |
2017 | 17,280 | 2.18% | estimation process |
2018 | 17,515 | 1.34% | estimation process |
2019 | 17,745 | 1.3% | estimation process |
2020 | 17,995 | 1.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,583 |
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,705 |
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.7% |
April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,189 |
April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,720 |
People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.5% |
People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.4% |
People over 65 (%) : | 13.9% |
Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
White only, percent : | 24.5% |
Black or African American alone, percent : | 55.9% |
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
Asians alone % : | 5.7% |
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
% of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.1% |
% of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.2% |
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 20.1% |
2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,066 |
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
Economic Facts
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,400 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,279 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $500 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $972 |
2015-2019 Households : | 6,833 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,687 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,349 |
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,580 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 328,254 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,571 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,694 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,801 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.0% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,302 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 577 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 520 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 665 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 560 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 80 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,141 |
2010 population per square mile : | 2,888.9 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 6.48 |
Where ot Eat in Centralia
1 Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Grand Mound
20500 Old Hwy 99 SW, Centralia, WA 98531, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 McMenamins Olympic Club
112 N Tower Ave, Centralia, WA 98531, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Quality Inn Centralia Chehalis
1003 Eckerson Rd, Centralia, WA 98531, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Centralia
1 Motel 6 Centralia, WA
1310 Belmont Ave, Centralia, WA 98531, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Peppermill Inn
1233 Alder St, Centralia, WA 98531, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Lakeview Inn Centralia
1325 Lakeshore Dr, Centralia, WA 98531, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 OYO Hotel Centralia
702 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA 98531, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel
202 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Centralia
1 Centralia City Hall
City of Centralia Municipal Building, 118 W Maple St, Centralia, WA 98531 ➦ Show Map
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2 Centralia City Council
City of Centralia Municipal Building, 118 W Maple St, Centralia, WA 98531 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Centralia (17)
People born in Centralia, including businessman Craig McCaw, choreographer, dancer, experimental filmmaker, teacher Merce Cunningham, musician Don Butterfield, .
List
- Lyle Overbay (American baseball player) he was born in 28/01/1977
- Angela Meade (opera singer) she was born in 01/01/1977
- Bill Ramsay (American jazz saxophonist & bandleader) he was born in 12/01/1929
- Bob Coluccio (American baseball player) he was born in 02/10/1951
- Brian Valentine (American businessman) he was born in 28/11/1959
- Calvin Armstrong (American football player) he was born in 31/03/1982
- Dexter J. Kerstetter (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 21/12/1907
- Howard Bay (American scenic designer) he was born in 03/05/1912
- Roi Partridge (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1888
- Brock Peterson (American baseball player) he was born in 20/11/1983
- Richard Cifelli (American paleontologist (born 1954)) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Brad Baker (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 18/02/1993
- Jimmy Ritchey (American songwriter and record producer)
- Patricia Anne Morton (U.S. Diplomatic Security special agent) she was born in 30/05/1935
Schools in Centralia
College & universities near Centralia, WA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
234845 | Centralia College | Centralia (WA) | 98531-4099 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Centralia, WA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
CTL | Centralia station | 210 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
KEL | Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center | 501 South First Street | RAIL |
TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
ART | Astoria Transit Center | 900 Marine Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Centralia
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Centralia Post Office | Centralia (WA) | 98531 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Centralia , Illinois township in Marion County, Illinois with a population of 12,142 people.
- Centralia , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 4,344 people.
- Centralia , Kansas city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States with a population of 516 people.
- Centralia , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 128 people.
- Centralia , Pennsylvania Borough in Pennsylvania with a population of 11 people.
Other cities in Lewis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lewis County , WA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Chehalis | 7,825 | City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States |
Napavine | 2,042 | City in Lewis County, Washington, United States |
Fords Prairie | 1,959 | Census designated place |
Winlock | 1,490 | City in Lewis County, Washington, United States |
Morton | 1,217 | City in Lewis County, Washington, United States |
Mossyrock | 838 | City in Lewis County, Washington, United States |
Toledo | 785 | City in Washington, United States |
Pe Ell | 683 | Town of the United States |
Vader | 677 | City in Lewis County, Washington, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Centralia distances to largest Washington cities