Chehalis, Washington
Chehalis: city in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
About
Chehalis is a city located in the county of Lewis in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,259 and a population density of 504 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,825 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chehalis
| Population | 7,825 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Postal code | 98532 |
| Phone Area Codes | 360 |
| Area | 14.39 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.6621,-122.9640 |
| Altitude | 243 feet / 74 meters |
| Capital city | Chehalis is capital of Lewis County |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 14:52:26 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 544 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Chehalis is located at 46°39'43"N 122°57'50"W (46.6620500, -122.9640200).
Chehalis map
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Weather
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Chehalis increased by 7.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,259 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,258 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,264 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,202 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,188 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,290 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,395 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,529 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,614 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,654 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,825 | 2.19% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Chehalis
1Best Western Plus Park Place Inn & Suites
201 Interstate Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532, United States View details
Phone: +13607484040 | Website available
2Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chehalis-Centralia, an IHG Hotel
730 Liberty Pl, Chehalis, WA 98532, United States View details
Phone: +13607401800 | Website available
3Relax Inn
550 SW Parkland Dr, c/o RELA, Chehalis, WA 98532, United States View details
Phone: +13607488608 | Website available
4OYO Hotel Chehalis I-5 South
122 SW Interstate Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532, United States View details
Phone: +13603453063 | Website available
5Chehalis Camping Resort Cottage 5
2228 Centralia Alpha Rd #5, Chehalis, WA 98532, United States View details
Phone: +18773927604
Services and Civic Places in Chehalis
1Chehalis City Hall
350 N Market Blvd # 101, Chehalis, WA 98532 View details
Phone: +13603451042 | Website available
People born in Chehalis (10)
People born in Chehalis, including screenwriter, film producer Seton I. Miller, musician Ralph Towner, swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist, coach Olive McKean, .
More notable people
- Dave Gregg (American baseball player) he was born in 14/03/1891
- Judianne Fotheringill (figure skater) she was born in 21/07/1944
- Morgan Christen (United States Circuit Court judge) she was born in 05/12/1961
- Vean Gregg (American baseball player) he was born in 13/04/1885
- Bill Markham (American politician) he was born in 09/10/1922
- Kay Bell (American football player, actor and professional wrestler (1914-1994)) he was born in 14/10/1914
- Andrew Barkis (Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives) he was born in 01/01/1968
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chehalis, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234845 | Centralia College | Centralia (WA) | 98531-4099 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chehalis, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Chehalis.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chehal Post Office | Chehalis (WA) | 98532 |
Other cities in Lewis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lewis County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 17,995 | City in Washington State |
| 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
Chehalis distances to largest Washington cities