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Pe Ell, WA
Town in Lewis County, Washington.
Population
538
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
910
ZIP codes
0
Pe Ell and its ZIP codes
Pe Ell at a glance
- Pe Ell is about 7.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,679, 36% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $321,800 (43% below Washington).
Local data for Pe Ell, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pe Ell, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,679
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$321,800
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (67), German Americans (37), Polish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Pe Ell.
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
Pe Ell, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pe Ell, 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
77° / 34°F
103.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pe Ell, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Pe Ell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LebamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ChehalisCity | 17 mi | 5.8 |
| RyderwoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WinlockCity | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| NapavineCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| Fords PrairieCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| WillapaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OakvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| CentraliaCity | 19 mi | 7.8 |
| Skamokawa ValleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 28.2 |
| VaderCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Grand MoundCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| Grays RiverCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 20.2 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.5 |
| RaymondCity | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| Upper ElochomanCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pe Ell, WA in?
- Pe Ell is in Lewis County, Washington.
- What is the population of Pe Ell, WA?
- About 538 people live in Pe Ell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pe Ell?
- Nearby places include Lebam (12 mi), Chehalis (17 mi), Ryderwood (18 mi), Winlock (18 mi), Napavine (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023