Centralia, WA

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2021 Population

17,988

2.95% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

2.36% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

22.1%

4.33% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,860

7.96% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$183,200

12.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,200

5.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Centralia, WA had a population of 18k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $43,860. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Centralia, WA grew from 17,473 to 17,988, a 2.95% increase and its median household income grew from $40,625 to $43,860, a 7.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Centralia, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.39%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.34%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.94%).

None of the households in Centralia, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.8% of the residents in Centralia, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Centralia, WA are Centralia College (664 degrees awarded in 2021) and Centralia Beauty College (13 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Centralia, WA was $183,200, and the homeownership rate was 54.2%.

Most people in Centralia, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Centralia, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Centralia, WA is home to a population of 18k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.83% of Centralia, WA residents were born outside of the country (1.23k people).

In 2021, there were 8.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.7k people) in Centralia, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k White (Hispanic) and 961 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.8%

2021 Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.8% of Centralia, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Centralia, WA was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Centralia, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Centralia, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.7k ± 529
White (Hispanic)
1.69k ± 542
Two+ (Hispanic)
961 ± 429

17.8%

Hispanic Population

3.2k people

17.8% of the people in Centralia, WA are hispanic (3.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Centralia, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
242,407 ± 11,894 people
India
95,173 ± 7,527 people
China
81,169 ± 6,957 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 242,407 Washington residents, followed by India with 95,173 and China with 81,169.

Foreign-Born Population

6.83%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

7.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.24k people

As of 2021, 6.83% of Centralia, WA residents (1.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Centralia, WA was 7.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Centralia, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
437 ± 132
Gulf War (1990s)
158 ± 78
Gulf War (2001-)
141 ± 79

Centralia, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Centralia, WA employs 7.2k people. The largest industries in Centralia, WA are Retail Trade (1,265 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,009 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (936 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($94,712), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,071), and Finance & Insurance ($65,703).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,962. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.2k

2021 Value

± 611

5.19%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Centralia, WA grew at a rate of 5.19%, from 6.85k employees to 7.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Centralia, WA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (733 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (706 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (690 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Centralia, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.2k

2021 Value

± 611

5.19%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Centralia, WA grew at a rate of 5.19%, from 6.85k employees to 7.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Centralia, WA, are Retail Trade (1,265 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,009 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (936 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Centralia, WA, though some of these residents may live in Centralia, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,380

Median earning men ± $5,498

$30,873

Median earning women ± $4,087

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,955), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,591), and Manufacturing ($44,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,595), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,500), and Public Administration ($46,992).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Centralia, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Centralia, WA awarded 677 degrees. The student population of Centralia, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 822 male students and 1,372 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Centralia, WA are White (476 and 70.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (77 and 11.4%), Unknown (37 and 5.5%), and Two or More Races (33 and 4.9%).

The largest universities in Centralia, WA by number of degrees awarded are Centralia College (664 and 98.1%) and Centralia Beauty College (13 and 1.92%).

The most popular majors in Centralia, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (269 and 39.7%), General Business Administration & Management (65 and 9.6%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (45 and 6.65%).

The median tuition cost in Centralia, WA for a public four year colleges is $4,343 for in-state students and $4,812 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,194 students enrolled in Centralia, WA, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,368 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
269 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
32 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Centralia, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 269 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Centralia, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Centralia College
664 degrees awarded
Centralia Beauty College
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Centralia College with 664 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 272 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Centralia, WA, which is 0.672 times less than the 405 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 476 degrees mean that there were 6.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 77 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,343) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($427) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.41M), High School or Equivalent (1.38M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Centralia, WA was $183,200 in 2021, which is 0.748 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,800 to $183,200, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Centralia, WA is 54.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Centralia, WA have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Centralia, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Centralia, WA is $43,860. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Centralia, WA was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $70,714, followed by Census Tract 9708 and Census Tract 9705, with respective values of $62,578 and $61,250.

Housing

Property

$183,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,985

$4,042

Median Property Taxes

±$452

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Centralia, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Centralia, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.2%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.2% of the housing units in Centralia, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Centralia, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9702
Census Tract 9708
Census Tract 9705

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Centralia, WA was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $70,714, followed by Census Tract 9708 and Census Tract 9705, with respective values of $62,578 and $61,250.

The following map shows all of the places in Centralia, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,860

Median Household Income

± $3,921

7.46k

Number of Households

± 628

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.46k households in Centralia, WA grew to $43,860 from the previous year's value of $40,625.

The following chart displays the households in Centralia, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Centralia, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.488% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.5%)
Carpooled (16.2%)
Worked At Home (4.23%)

In 2021, 72.5% of workers in Centralia, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.2%) and those who worked at home (4.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Centralia, WA have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.88% of the workforce in Centralia, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Centralia, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Centralia, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Centralia, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Centralia, WA (3.9k out of 17.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Centralia, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Centralia, WA has health coverage, with 32.1% on employee plans, 33.1% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 2.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lewis County, WA see 2242 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.23% decrease from the previous year (2341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1521 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 211 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lewis County, WA.

2,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lewis County, WA

Primary care physicians in Lewis County, WA see an average of 2,242 patients per year. This represents a 4.23% decrease from the previous year (2,341 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lewis County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.72%

Uninsured

32.1%

Employer Coverage

33.1%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

2.05%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Centralia, WA declined by 7.76% from 9.45% to 8.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Centralia, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.