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98532

Chehalis, WA

Total Population
26,624
Median Household Income
$80,985
Median Home Value
$355,400
Median Rent
$1,023

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$80,985
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$355,400
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,023
100% above state median
Median Age
41.0 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 Chehalis, WA

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

Unemployment rate of 6.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 7.4%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$80,985
+7.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
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: 2.70 people

Total Households
9,634
Family Households
57.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.7%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
14.5%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.2%
Total Employed Residents:6,368

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.5%
362 workers
Public Transit
0.2%
21 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,366
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.3%
11,635 employed
Labor Force
12,504
834 unemployed
Median Age
41.0 years
Per Capita Income
$36,205
Poverty Rate
7.4%

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