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Centralia Overview

18,234
TOTAL POPULATION
8,784
MALE POPULATION
9,450
FEMALE POPULATION
92.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,744
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,223
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,422
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,018
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Centralia Zip Codes

Centralia Area Codes

Race in Centralia

The most populous races in Centralia are White / Caucasian (14,931 | 81.9%), Hispanic or Latino (3,242 | 17.8%), and Two or more Races (2,014 | 11.1%).
Race in Centralia
Race# Population% Population
Asian2351.3%
Black / African American1761.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific580.3%
Hispanic or Latino3,24217.8%
Native / Alaskan550.3%
White / Caucasian14,93181.9%
Two or more Races2,01411.1%
Some other Race7654.2%
Total18,234100.0%

Ancestry in Centralia

The most populous ancestries reported in Centralia are German (3,172 | 17.4%), Mexican (2,537 | 13.9%), Irish (2,031 | 11.1%), English (1,948 | 10.7%), and American (1,298 | 7.1%), together accounting for 60.3% of all Centralia residents.
Ancestry in Centralia
Ancestry# Population% Population
African510.3%
American1,2987.1%
Apache110.1%
Armenian530.3%
Austrian400.2%
Belgian60.0%
Bhutanese50.0%
Blackfeet200.1%
British1821.0%
Burmese630.4%
Canadian130.1%
Central American2311.3%
Cherokee2211.2%
Chippewa70.0%
Choctaw770.4%
Colville140.1%
Costa Rican110.1%
Croatian90.1%
Czech510.3%
Czechoslovakian520.3%
Danish1881.0%
Dutch2651.5%
Eastern European410.2%
English1,94810.7%
European3572.0%
Fijian90.1%
Finnish1140.6%
French6063.3%
French Canadian1290.7%
German3,17217.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro760.4%
Guatemalan60.0%
Honduran420.2%
Hungarian360.2%
Icelander80.0%
Indian (Asian)940.5%
Irish2,03111.1%
Iroquois40.0%
Italian4202.3%
Jamaican90.1%
Kenyan90.1%
Korean1130.6%
Latvian70.0%
Lithuanian260.1%
Menominee30.0%
Mexican2,53713.9%
Native Hawaiian890.5%
Northern European390.2%
Norwegian5072.8%
Osage50.0%
Panamanian120.1%
Pennsylvania German140.1%
Polish2111.2%
Portuguese530.3%
Puerto Rican1851.0%
Puget Sound Salish40.0%
Russian880.5%
Salvadoran1600.9%
Samoan30.0%
Scandinavian1420.8%
Scotch-Irish2721.5%
Scottish5382.9%
Shoshone150.1%
Sioux170.1%
Slovak140.1%
Slovene60.0%
Spaniard660.4%
Spanish250.1%
Sri Lankan970.5%
Subsaharan African750.4%
Swedish5863.2%
Swiss1520.8%
Thai70.0%
Tlingit-Haida580.3%
Tsimshian50.0%
Ukrainian60.0%
Welsh2031.1%
Yakama70.0%
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Immigrants in Centralia

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Centralia came from Central America (844 | 4.6%), Latin America (844 | 4.6%), Mexico (704 | 3.9%), Asia (246 | 1.3%), and South Eastern Asia (143 | 0.8%), together accounting for 15.3% of all Centralia residents.
Immigrants in Centralia
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa240.1%
Asia2461.3%
Canada790.4%
Central America8444.6%
China910.5%
Eastern Africa90.1%
Eastern Asia1030.6%
Eastern Europe280.2%
El Salvador960.5%
England50.0%
Europe1180.6%
Germany780.4%
Hong Kong30.0%
Kenya90.1%
Korea120.1%
Latin America8444.6%
Mexico7043.9%
Northern Europe120.1%
Oceania130.1%
Panama440.2%
Philippines460.3%
Russia160.1%
South Eastern Asia1430.8%
Ukraine120.1%
Vietnam970.5%
Western Africa150.1%
Western Europe780.4%
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Sex and Age in Centralia

Sex and Age in Centralia

The most populous age groups in Centralia are 25 to 29 Years (742 | 8.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (872 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Centralia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years623 (7.1%)614 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years537 (6.1%)447 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years557 (6.3%)496 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years552 (6.3%)479 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years588 (6.7%)545 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years742 (8.5%)743 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years742 (8.5%)725 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Years676 (7.7%)443 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Years533 (6.1%)530 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years431 (4.9%)603 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years330 (3.8%)279 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years705 (8.0%)370 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years372 (4.2%)872 (9.2%)
65 to 69 Years539 (6.1%)662 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years347 (4.0%)626 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years200 (2.3%)343 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years111 (1.3%)307 (3.3%)
85 Years and over199 (2.3%)366 (3.9%)
Total8,784 (100.0%)9,450 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Centralia

Median Family Size in Centralia

The median family size in Centralia is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,316 | 58.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (550 | 13.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Centralia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,316 (58.5%)3.18
Single Male/Father550 (13.9%)3.02
Single Female/Mother1,094 (27.6%)3.03
Total Families3,960 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Centralia

The median household size in Centralia is 2.40 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,094 | 14.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.67 persons per household. non-family households (3,489 | 46.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Centralia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,316 (31.1%)3.24
Single Male/Father550 (7.4%)3.54
Single Female/Mother1,094 (14.7%)3.67
Non-family3,489 (46.8%)1.27
Total Households7,449 (100.0%)2.40

Household Size by Marriage Status in Centralia

Out of a total of 7,449 households in Centralia, 3,960 (53.2%) are family households, while 3,489 (46.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,520, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,617.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Centralia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,617 (35.1%)
2-Person Households1,520 (20.4%)826 (11.1%)
3-Person Households1,055 (14.2%)39 (0.5%)
4-Person Households647 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households476 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households187 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households75 (1.0%)7 (0.1%)
Total3,960 (53.2%)3,489 (46.8%)

Female Fertility in Centralia

Fertility by Age in Centralia

Average fertility rate in Centralia is 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 164.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Centralia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years32 (8.5%)67.0
20 to 34 years331 (88.3%)164.0
35 to 50 years12 (3.2%)7.0
Total375 (100.0%)90.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Centralia

44.8% of women with births (375) in Centralia are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Centralia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years156 (47.1%)175 (52.9%)
35 to 50 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (44.8%)207 (55.2%)

Fertility by Education in Centralia

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Centralia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School119 (31.7%)122.0
High School Diploma109 (29.1%)108.0
College or Associate's Degree55 (14.7%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree92 (24.5%)189.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total375 (100.0%)90.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Centralia

55.2% of women with births in Centralia are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 95.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 89.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Centralia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School12 (10.1%)107 (89.9%)
High School Diploma36 (33.0%)73 (67.0%)
College or Associate's Degree32 (58.2%)23 (41.8%)
Bachelor's Degree88 (95.7%)4 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (44.8%)207 (55.2%)

Income in Centralia

Income Overview in Centralia

Per Capita Income in Centralia is $27,744, while median incomes of families and households are $71,223 and $50,422 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income18,234$27,744
Median Family Income3,960$71,223
Mean Family Income3,960$82,025
Median Household Income7,449$50,422
Mean Household Income7,449$64,870
Income Deficit3,960$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)18,2342.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)18,23497.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index18,2340.43

Earnings by Sex in Centralia

Average Earnings in Centralia are $32,451, $32,837 for men and $32,133 for women, a difference of 2.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Centralia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,676 (55.4%)$32,837
Female3,770 (44.6%)$32,133
Total8,446 (100.0%)$32,451

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Centralia

The most common earnings brackets in Centralia are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (509 | 10.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (336 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Centralia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less342 (7.3%)336 (8.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999110 (2.4%)68 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499167 (3.6%)69 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99972 (1.5%)123 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499104 (2.2%)78 (2.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999229 (4.9%)143 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499180 (3.8%)166 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999133 (2.8%)224 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499165 (3.5%)167 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999216 (4.6%)134 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999419 (9.0%)226 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999323 (6.9%)288 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999105 (2.2%)202 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999265 (5.7%)324 (8.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999170 (3.6%)187 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999240 (5.1%)255 (6.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999411 (8.8%)172 (4.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999191 (4.1%)132 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999509 (10.9%)280 (7.4%)
$100,000+325 (7.0%)196 (5.2%)
Total4,676 (100.0%)3,770 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Centralia

Average earnings in Centralia are $41,350 for men and $38,036 for women, a difference of 8.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,556, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,338. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,409, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,762.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Centralia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,338$14,762
High School Diploma$31,200$28,239
College or Associate's Degree$55,173$40,914
Bachelor's Degree$64,875$58,409
Graduate Degree$100,556$51,981
Total$41,350$38,036

Family Income in Centralia

Family Income Brackets in Centralia

According to the Centralia family income data, there are 756 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 51 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Centralia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000511.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991824.6%
$15,000 to $24,99950312.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991704.3%
$35,000 to $49,99947512.0%
$50,000 to $74,99975619.1%
$75,000 to $99,99973718.6%
$100,000 to $149,99961415.5%
$150,000 to $199,9993338.4%
$200,000+1353.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Centralia

6-person families (138 | 3.5%) account for the highest median family income in Centralia with $107,000 per family, while 2-person families (1,883 | 47.5%) have the highest median income of $29,969 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Centralia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,883 (47.5%)$59,938
3-Person Families896 (22.6%)$89,470
4-Person Families583 (14.7%)$74,408
5-Person Families447 (11.3%)$69,083
6-Person Families138 (3.5%)$107,000
7+ Person Families13 (0.3%)$0
Total3,960 (100.0%)$71,223

Family Income by Number of Earners in Centralia

The median family income in Centralia is $71,223, with families comprising 3+ earners (501) having the highest median family income of $94,536, while families with no earners (855) have the lowest median family income of $30,616, accounting for 12.7% and 21.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Centralia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners855 (21.6%)$30,616
1 Earner1,262 (31.9%)$57,935
2 Earners1,342 (33.9%)$81,117
3+ Earners501 (12.7%)$94,536
Total3,960 (100.0%)$71,223

Household Income in Centralia

Household Income Brackets in Centralia

With 1,341 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Centralia, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 186 households (2.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Centralia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003725.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995217.0%
$15,000 to $24,99995312.8%
$25,000 to $34,99995312.8%
$35,000 to $49,99989412.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,34118.0%
$75,000 to $99,99994612.7%
$100,000 to $149,99995312.8%
$150,000 to $199,9993284.4%
$200,000+1862.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Centralia

The median household income in Centralia is $50,422, with the highest median household income of $65,167 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,302 households (30.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 283 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Centralia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years283 (3.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,302 (30.9%)$65,167
45 to 64 Years2,221 (29.8%)$51,376
65+ Years2,643 (35.5%)$40,731
Total7,449 (100.0%)$50,422

Poverty in Centralia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Centralia

With 19.9% poverty level for males and 23.1% for females among the residents of Centralia, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 250 males (43.7%) and 459 females (31.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Centralia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years250 (43.7%)172 (28.2%)
5 Years45 (40.9%)13 (14.3%)
6 to 11 Years183 (27.9%)107 (20.1%)
12 to 14 Years37 (11.9%)48 (17.7%)
15 Years18 (23.1%)14 (12.2%)
16 and 17 Years12 (8.5%)77 (30.0%)
18 to 24 Years200 (21.7%)132 (20.3%)
25 to 34 Years158 (10.6%)459 (31.3%)
35 to 44 Years394 (32.6%)266 (27.3%)
45 to 54 Years53 (7.0%)149 (17.2%)
55 to 64 Years262 (24.5%)281 (23.6%)
65 to 74 Years79 (9.2%)251 (19.6%)
75 Years and over31 (6.6%)161 (17.7%)
Total1,722 (19.9%)2,130 (23.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Centralia

According to the poverty statistics in Centralia, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 87.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Centralia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years322 (56.3%)437 (71.8%)
5 Years65 (59.1%)78 (85.7%)
6 to 11 Years474 (72.2%)425 (79.9%)
12 to 14 Years275 (88.1%)223 (82.3%)
15 Years60 (76.9%)101 (87.8%)
16 and 17 Years129 (91.5%)180 (70.0%)
18 to 24 Years721 (78.3%)520 (79.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,326 (89.3%)1,009 (68.7%)
35 to 44 Years815 (67.4%)707 (72.7%)
45 to 54 Years708 (93.0%)720 (82.9%)
55 to 64 Years806 (75.5%)911 (76.4%)
65 to 74 Years780 (90.8%)1,027 (80.4%)
75 Years and over437 (93.4%)747 (82.3%)
Total6,918 (80.1%)7,085 (76.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Centralia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Centralia show that 9.2% or 213 of the total 2,316 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.7%, comprising of 39 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.0%, which includes 94 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Centralia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,251 (93.0%)94 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children671 (89.3%)80 (10.6%)
3 or 4 Children181 (82.3%)39 (17.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,103 (90.8%)213 (9.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Centralia

According to the poverty data in Centralia, 6.4% or 35 single-father households and 36.5% or 399 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (43.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 145 households (60.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Centralia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)107 (25.1%)
1 or 2 Children4 (1.6%)147 (34.4%)
3 or 4 Children31 (43.1%)145 (60.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (6.4%)399 (36.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Centralia

The poverty data for Centralia shows that 213 of the married-couple family households (9.2%) and 434 of the single-parent households (26.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (17.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 176 household (56.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Centralia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children94 (7.0%)107 (16.3%)
1 or 2 Children80 (10.6%)151 (22.4%)
3 or 4 Children39 (17.7%)176 (56.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total213 (9.2%)434 (26.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Centralia

Employment by Class of Employer in Centralia

Among the 7,348 employed individuals in Centralia, private company employees (5,206 | 70.9%), state government employees (571 | 7.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (541 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Centralia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,20670.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1492.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5417.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations3534.8%
Local Government Employees3845.2%
State Government Employees5717.8%
Federal Government Employees1442.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total7,348100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Centralia

According to the labor force statistics for Centralia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (14,767), 54.3% or 8,018 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 513 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.7% or 1,213 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.5% or 279 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Centralia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years322 (38.4%)32 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Years898 (79.3%)84 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,139 (76.7%)279 (24.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,213 (82.7%)30 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,425 (65.3%)48 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,145 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years633 (58.9%)19 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years744 (59.8%)9 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years463 (21.3%)11 (2.4%)
75 Years and over31 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,018 (54.3%)513 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Centralia

According to labor force statistics for Centralia, 69.3% of individuals (6,304) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,096) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 385 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.6% or 1,190 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.1% or 97 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Centralia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School960 (64.4%)151 (10.1%)
High School Diploma1,907 (62.1%)292 (9.5%)
College / Associate Degree2,243 (70.3%)77 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,190 (88.6%)60 (4.5%)
Total6,304 (69.3%)555 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Centralia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Centralia are Community & Social Service (575 | 7.7%), Management (525 | 7.0%), Business & Financial (433 | 5.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (345 | 4.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (250 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Centralia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Centralia, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (87.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (86.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (92.9%), Health Technologists (87.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Centralia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management215 (40.9%)310 (59.1%)
Business & Financial259 (59.8%)174 (40.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science169 (86.7%)26 (13.3%)
Computers & Mathematics131 (85.1%)23 (14.9%)
Architecture & Engineering18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
Community & Social Service 187 (32.5%)388 (67.5%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (7.1%)91 (92.9%)
Legal Services & Support8 (27.6%)21 (72.4%)
Education Instruction & Library121 (48.4%)129 (51.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment51 (25.8%)147 (74.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating49 (14.2%)296 (85.8%)
Health Technologists32 (12.8%)218 (87.2%)
Total (Category)879 (42.4%)1,194 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)4,156 (55.7%)3,308 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Centralia are Food Preparation & Serving (807 | 10.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (382 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (352 | 4.7%), Personal Care & Service (133 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (74 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Centralia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Centralia, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75.6%), and Security & Protection (68.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (97.2%), Personal Care & Service (83.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Centralia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (2.8%)342 (97.2%)
Security & Protection51 (68.9%)23 (31.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention42 (64.6%)23 (35.4%)
Law Enforcement9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving270 (33.5%)537 (66.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance289 (75.6%)93 (24.3%)
Personal Care & Service22 (16.5%)111 (83.5%)
Total (Category)642 (36.7%)1,106 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)4,156 (55.7%)3,308 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Centralia are Office & Administration (802 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (522 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Centralia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Centralia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related334 (64.0%)188 (36.0%)
Office & Administration200 (24.9%)602 (75.1%)
Total (Category)534 (40.3%)790 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)4,156 (55.7%)3,308 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Centralia are Construction & Extraction (712 | 9.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (368 | 4.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (169 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Centralia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Centralia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry153 (90.5%)16 (9.5%)
Construction & Extraction712 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair361 (98.1%)7 (1.9%)
Total (Category)1,226 (98.2%)23 (1.8%)
Total (Overall)4,156 (55.7%)3,308 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Centralia are Production (487 | 6.5%), Material Moving (312 | 4.2%), and Transportation (271 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Centralia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Centralia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production408 (83.8%)79 (16.2%)
Transportation207 (76.4%)64 (23.6%)
Material Moving260 (83.3%)52 (16.7%)
Total (Category)875 (81.8%)195 (18.2%)
Total (Overall)4,156 (55.7%)3,308 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Centralia

Employment Industries in Centralia

The major employment industries in Centralia include Retail Trade (1,106 | 14.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,032 | 13.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,016 | 13.6%), Construction (733 | 9.8%), and Educational Services (507 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Centralia

Employment Industries by Sex in Centralia

The Centralia industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (98.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.6%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (68.2%), and Educational Services (67.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Centralia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting234 (94.4%)14 (5.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction724 (98.8%)9 (1.2%)
Manufacturing386 (78.5%)106 (21.5%)
Wholesale Trade72 (50.7%)70 (49.3%)
Retail Trade701 (63.4%)405 (36.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing311 (78.1%)87 (21.9%)
Utilities63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information44 (34.4%)84 (65.6%)
Finance & Insurance66 (60.0%)44 (40.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing102 (77.9%)29 (22.1%)
Professional & Scientific121 (55.0%)99 (45.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support149 (71.0%)61 (29.0%)
Educational Services165 (32.5%)342 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance169 (16.4%)863 (83.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation67 (31.8%)144 (68.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services438 (43.1%)578 (56.9%)
Public Administration209 (47.0%)236 (53.0%)
Total4,156 (55.7%)3,308 (44.3%)

Education in Centralia

School Enrollment in Centralia

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,822 students in Centralia are middle school (936 | 24.5%), high school (757 | 19.8%), and college / undergraduate (743 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Centralia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3449.0%
Kindergarten2436.4%
Elementary School72018.8%
Middle School93624.5%
High School75719.8%
College / Undergraduate74319.4%
Graduate / Professional792.1%
Total3,822100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Centralia

Out of a total of 3,822 students who are enrolled in schools in Centralia, 214 (5.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,608 (94.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (11.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 193 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Centralia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds231 (88.2%)31 (11.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old863 (91.8%)77 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds988 (93.8%)65 (6.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds502 (97.7%)12 (2.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds265 (95.7%)12 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds254 (98.5%)4 (1.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds311 (95.7%)14 (4.3%)
35 Years and over193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,608 (94.4%)214 (5.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Centralia

Science & technology (408 | 17.0%), education (377 | 15.7%), business (336 | 14.0%), visual & performing arts (226 | 9.4%), and social sciences (204 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 2,395 individuals in Centralia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Centralia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics923.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1034.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1516.3%
Psychology672.8%
Social Sciences2048.5%
Engineering743.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies80.3%
Science & Technology40817.0%
Business33614.0%
Education37715.7%
Literature & Languages371.5%
Liberal Arts & History1616.7%
Visual & Performing Arts2269.4%
Communications512.1%
Arts & Humanities1004.2%
Total2,395100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Centralia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Centralia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Centralia are males with 2 vehicles (1,378, accounting for 34.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,202, making up 42.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Centralia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle168 (4.2%)11 (0.3%)
1 Vehicle499 (12.4%)817 (24.9%)
2 Vehicles1,378 (34.2%)1,202 (36.6%)
3 Vehicles1,248 (30.9%)655 (20.0%)
4 Vehicles517 (12.8%)453 (13.8%)
5 or more Vehicles225 (5.6%)145 (4.4%)
Total4,035 (100.0%)3,283 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Centralia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Centralia are 15 to 19 minutes (1,363 commuters, 19.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,323 commuters, 19.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (991 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Centralia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4336.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,32319.0%
10 to 14 Minutes99114.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,36319.5%
20 to 24 Minutes74310.6%
25 to 29 Minutes2814.0%
30 to 34 Minutes4065.8%
35 to 39 Minutes3735.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1552.2%
45 to 59 Minutes3274.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1912.7%
90 or more Minutes3975.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Centralia

The most common commute times in Centralia are 15 to 19 minutes (790 commuters, 20.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (818 commuters, 27.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Centralia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes204 (5.2%)229 (7.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes505 (12.8%)818 (27.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes499 (12.6%)492 (16.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes790 (20.0%)573 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes627 (15.9%)116 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes104 (2.6%)177 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes196 (5.0%)210 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes251 (6.4%)122 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes81 (2.1%)74 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes255 (6.5%)72 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes148 (3.7%)43 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes291 (7.4%)106 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Centralia

The most frequent times of departure to work in Centralia are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (569, 14.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (432, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Centralia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM476 (12.0%)122 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM162 (4.1%)95 (3.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM208 (5.3%)98 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM375 (9.5%)163 (5.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM405 (10.2%)352 (11.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM424 (10.7%)192 (6.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM360 (9.1%)432 (14.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM391 (9.9%)256 (8.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM108 (2.7%)259 (8.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM79 (2.0%)298 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM37 (0.9%)164 (5.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM137 (3.5%)40 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM569 (14.4%)188 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM220 (5.6%)373 (12.3%)
Total3,951 (100.0%)3,032 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Centralia

Occupancy by Ownership in Centralia

Of the total 7,449 dwellings in Centralia, owner-occupied units account for 4,225 (56.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,224 (43.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Centralia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,22556.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,22443.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,449100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Centralia

Occupancy by Household Size in Centralia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,61735.1%
2-Person Household2,34631.5%
3-Person Household1,09414.7%
4+ Person Household1,39218.7%
Total Housing Units7,449100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Centralia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Centralia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,389 (53.1%)1,228 (46.9%)
2-Person Household1,513 (64.5%)833 (35.5%)
3-Person Household704 (64.3%)390 (35.6%)
4+ Person Household619 (44.5%)773 (55.5%)
Total Housing Units4,225 (56.7%)3,224 (43.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Centralia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Centralia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School277 (36.2%)489 (63.8%)
High School Diploma931 (49.5%)949 (50.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,966 (58.4%)1,400 (41.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,051 (73.1%)386 (26.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Centralia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Centralia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,47719.8%
35 to 44 Years1,10814.9%
45 to 54 Years83111.2%
55 to 64 Years1,39018.7%
65 to 74 Years1,55720.9%
75 to 84 Years6598.8%
85 Years and Over4275.7%
Total7,449100.0%

Housing Finances in Centralia

Median Income by Occupancy in Centralia

Median Income by Occupancy in Centralia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,225 (56.7%)$70,511
Renter-Occupied3,224 (43.3%)$30,629
Average7,449 (100.0%)$50,422

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Centralia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Centralia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00027 (0.6%)161 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999142 (3.4%)46 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999143 (3.4%)379 (11.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999153 (3.6%)330 (10.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999214 (5.1%)259 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999331 (7.8%)619 (19.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999409 (9.7%)483 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999952 (22.5%)388 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999668 (15.8%)275 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999752 (17.8%)199 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more434 (10.3%)85 (2.6%)
Total4,225 (100.0%)3,224 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Centralia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Centralia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300300 (7.1%)265 (8.2%)
$300 to $499393 (9.3%)258 (8.0%)
$500 to $799859 (20.3%)570 (17.7%)
$800 to $999261 (6.2%)525 (16.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,316 (31.1%)1,194 (37.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999682 (16.1%)338 (10.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499288 (6.8%)5 (0.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99996 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more30 (0.7%)35 (1.1%)
Total4,225 (100.0%)3,224 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Centralia

Housing Structures in Centralia

Housing Structures in Centralia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,23756.9%
Single Unit, Attached3264.4%
2 Unit Apartments1752.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3785.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4456.0%
10 or more Apartments1,12615.1%
Mobile Home / Other76210.2%
Total7,449100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Centralia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Centralia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,401 (80.3%)836 (19.7%)
Single Unit, Attached123 (37.7%)203 (62.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)175 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)378 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)445 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,126 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other701 (92.0%)61 (8.0%)
Total4,225 (56.7%)3,224 (43.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Centralia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Centralia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room9 (0.2%)163 (5.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms104 (2.5%)1,161 (36.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,483 (35.1%)1,315 (40.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,759 (41.6%)448 (13.9%)
8 or more Rooms870 (20.6%)137 (4.3%)
Total4,225 (100.0%)3,224 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Centralia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Centralia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,054 (24.9%)328 (10.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (0.2%)4 (0.1%)
Electricity3,022 (71.5%)2,878 (89.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels140 (3.3%)8 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (0.2%)
Total4,225 (100.0%)3,224 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Centralia

Household Vehicle Usage in Centralia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle71 (1.7%)493 (15.3%)
1 Vehicle1,334 (31.6%)1,583 (49.1%)
2 Vehicles1,532 (36.3%)666 (20.7%)
3 or more Vehicles1,288 (30.5%)482 (14.9%)
Total4,225 (100.0%)3,224 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Centralia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Centralia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,6662,559
Median Property Value$199,200$251,100
Median Household Income$55,288$378
Monthly Housing Costs$578$30
Real Estate Taxes$1,741$73

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Centralia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Centralia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000119 (7.1%)141 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999296 (17.8%)86 (3.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999918 (55.1%)1,415 (55.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999239 (14.3%)802 (31.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99927 (1.6%)89 (3.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99967 (4.0%)13 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)13 (0.5%)
Total1,666 (100.0%)2,559 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Centralia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Centralia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000130 (7.8%)42 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999320 (19.2%)39 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999159 (9.5%)190 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999192 (11.5%)172 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999381 (22.9%)217 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999143 (8.6%)571 (22.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999285 (17.1%)525 (20.5%)
$150,000 or more56 (3.4%)467 (18.2%)
Total1,666 (100.0%)2,559 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Centralia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Centralia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x392 (23.5%)78,696 (3,075.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x279 (16.8%)525 (20.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x262 (15.7%)717 (28.0%)
4.0x or more720 (43.2%)536 (20.9%)
Total1,666 (100.0%)2,559 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Centralia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Centralia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800407 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499230 (13.8%)379 (14.8%)
$800 to $1,499805 (48.3%)484 (18.9%)
Total1,666 (100.0%)2,559 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Centralia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Centralia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Centralia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,431 (97.0%)44 (3.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,778 (99.4%)17 (0.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,266 (82.5%)268 (17.5%)
26 to 34 Years2,177 (84.8%)389 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,717 (78.7%)465 (21.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,467 (91.0%)145 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,980 (87.6%)280 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,132 (99.8%)5 (0.2%)
75 Years and older1,370 (99.6%)6 (0.4%)
Total16,318 (91.0%)1,619 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Centralia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Centralia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,431 (97.0%)44 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,778 (99.4%)17 (0.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,266 (82.5%)268 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Centralia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Centralia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,031 (95.2%)152 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,173 (86.5%)495 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,589 (83.1%)525 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,484 (93.5%)173 (6.5%)
$100,000 and over4,942 (94.8%)270 (5.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Centralia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Centralia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6917 (62.2%)672 (45.6%)
6 to 18 Years1,760 (63.0%)1,185 (42.4%)
19 to 25 Years573 (37.3%)720 (46.9%)
25 to 34 Years953 (37.1%)1,298 (50.6%)
35 to 44 Years936 (42.9%)945 (43.3%)
45 to 54 Years704 (43.7%)856 (53.1%)
55 to 64 Years801 (35.4%)1,265 (56.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,059 (96.4%)1,214 (56.8%)
75 Years and over1,364 (99.1%)926 (67.3%)
Total10,067 (56.1%)9,081 (50.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Centralia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Centralia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years87 (6.6%)113 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years314 (13.1%)309 (14.6%)
35 to 64 Years548 (18.1%)808 (26.6%)
65 to 74 Years161 (18.7%)636 (49.8%)
75 Years and over247 (52.8%)551 (60.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Centralia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Centralia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (1.3%)14 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years109 (3.6%)67 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years73 (8.5%)192 (15.0%)
75 Years and over216 (46.2%)284 (31.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Centralia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years127 (5.3%)8 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years64 (2.1%)123 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years45 (5.2%)45 (3.5%)
75 Years and over16 (3.4%)111 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Centralia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years85 (6.5%)113 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years143 (6.0%)224 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years318 (10.5%)373 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years55 (6.4%)245 (19.2%)
75 Years and over36 (7.7%)106 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Centralia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years58 (2.4%)14 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years156 (5.2%)572 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years65 (7.6%)429 (33.6%)
75 Years and over104 (22.2%)444 (48.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Centralia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.7%)8 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years58 (1.9%)252 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years30 (3.5%)166 (13.0%)
75 Years and over60 (12.8%)126 (13.9%)

Technology Access in Centralia

Computing Device Access in Centralia

Computing Device Access in Centralia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,80177.9%
Smartphone5,99180.4%
Tablet4,16455.9%
No Computing Device5497.4%
Total7,449100.0%

Internet Access in Centralia

Internet Access in Centralia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet811.1%
Broadband Home5,31771.4%
Cellular Data Only88511.9%
Satellite Internet3765.1%
No Internet96212.9%
Total7,449100.0%

Centralia Summary

Centralia, Washington is a small city located in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, about 50 miles south of Seattle and about 30 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The city is situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and is surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. The population of Centralia was 16,336 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Lewis County.

History

Centralia was founded in 1875 by George Washington, a settler from Ohio. He named the town after his hometown of Centralia, Ohio. The town was incorporated in 1886, and was the first city in Lewis County to be incorporated.
The city was originally a logging and coal mining town, and the economy was largely based on these industries. The city was also home to a large number of railroad workers, as the Northern Pacific Railroad had a major presence in the area.
In the early 1900s, the city began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The population increased from 1,500 in 1900 to over 5,000 by 1910. The city was home to a number of businesses, including a number of banks, a movie theater, and a variety of stores.

Geography

Centralia is located in the southwestern part of Washington, about 50 miles south of Seattle and about 30 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The city is situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and is surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. The city is located at the confluence of the Chehalis and Skookumchuck Rivers.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 545 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Centralia is largely based on the service industry, with a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses located in the city. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a lumber mill, and a number of other industrial businesses.
The city is also home to a number of government offices, including the Lewis County Courthouse, the Lewis County Sheriff's Office, and the Centralia Police Department.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Centralia was 16,336. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 14.3% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Centralia?
Total Population of Centralia is 18,234.
What is the Total Male Population of Centralia?
Total Male Population of Centralia is 8,784.
What is the Total Female Population of Centralia?
Total Female Population of Centralia is 9,450.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Centralia?
There are 92.95 Males per 100 Females in Centralia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Centralia?
There are 107.58 Females per 100 Males in Centralia.
What is the Median Population Age in Centralia?
Median Population Age in Centralia is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Centralia
Average Family Size in Centralia is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Centralia
Average Household Size in Centralia is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Centralia?
Per Capita income in Centralia is $27,744.
What is the Median Family Income in Centralia?
Median Family Income in Centralia is $71,223.
What is the Median Household income in Centralia?
Median Household Income in Centralia is $50,422.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Centralia?
Income or Wage Gap in Centralia is 2.1%.
Women in Centralia earn 97.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Centralia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Centralia is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Centralia?
There are 8,018 People in the Labor Forcein in Centralia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Centralia?
54.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Centralia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Centralia?
Unemployment Rate in Centralia is 6.4%.