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98531

Centralia, WA

Total Population

26,931

Median Household Income

$57,961

Median Home Value

$263,900

Median Rent

$1,038

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$57,961

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$263,900

100.5% above state median

Rent

$1,038

100% above state median

Median Age

39.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Centralia, WA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Poverty rate of 17.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$57,961

-22.9% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-52,069,934

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.50 people

Total Households

10,588

Family Households

37.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

28.6%

#2 Industry

Construction

17.7%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

13.1%

Total Employed Residents:6,153

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

6.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.9%

301 workers

Public Transit

1.4%

151 workers

Total Commuting Workers:10,415

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

94.5%

11,243 employed

Labor Force

11,939

658 unemployed

Median Age

39.2 years

Per Capita Income

$29,894

Poverty Rate

17.8%

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