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Chehalis, WA
City in Lewis County, Washington.
Population
7,587
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,306
ZIP codes
0
Chehalis and its ZIP codes
Chehalis at a glance
- Chehalis is about 11 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,702, 25% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $372,900 (34% below Washington) and median rent is $1,102 a month.
Local data for Chehalis, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chehalis, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,702
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$372,900
Median rent
$1,102/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,200), Mexican Americans (933), Irish Americans (575).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Chehalis.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,885
27,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$675M
FY 2026, $8,214 per person
How people get to work
Chehalis, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chehalis, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
18
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,035
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 34°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chehalis, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Chehalis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentraliaCity | 4.3 mi | 7.8 |
| NapavineCity | 6.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Fords PrairieCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Grand MoundCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.1 |
| BucodaTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| WinlockCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| OnalaskaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| TeninoCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| ToledoCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Pe EllTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| OakvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| VaderCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| RyderwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| RainierCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| TumwaterCity | 22 mi | 17.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chehalis, WA in?
- Chehalis is in Lewis County, Washington.
- What is the population of Chehalis, WA?
- About 7,587 people live in Chehalis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chehalis?
- Nearby places include Centralia (4.3 mi), Napavine (6.1 mi), Fords Prairie (6.1 mi), Grand Mound (9.1 mi), Bucoda (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023