Centralia, WA
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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 | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 235 | 1.3% |
Black / African American | 176 | 1.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 58 | 0.3% |
Hispanic or Latino | 3,242 | 17.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 55 | 0.3% |
White / Caucasian | 14,931 | 81.9% |
Two or more Races | 2,014 | 11.1% |
Some other Race | 765 | 4.2% |
Total | 18,234 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
African | 51 | 0.3% |
American | 1,298 | 7.1% |
Apache | 11 | 0.1% |
Armenian | 53 | 0.3% |
Austrian | 40 | 0.2% |
Belgian | 6 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 5 | 0.0% |
Blackfeet | 20 | 0.1% |
British | 182 | 1.0% |
Burmese | 63 | 0.4% |
Canadian | 13 | 0.1% |
Central American | 231 | 1.3% |
Cherokee | 221 | 1.2% |
Chippewa | 7 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 77 | 0.4% |
Colville | 14 | 0.1% |
Costa Rican | 11 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 9 | 0.1% |
Czech | 51 | 0.3% |
Czechoslovakian | 52 | 0.3% |
Danish | 188 | 1.0% |
Dutch | 265 | 1.5% |
Eastern European | 41 | 0.2% |
English | 1,948 | 10.7% |
European | 357 | 2.0% |
Fijian | 9 | 0.1% |
Finnish | 114 | 0.6% |
French | 606 | 3.3% |
French Canadian | 129 | 0.7% |
German | 3,172 | 17.4% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 76 | 0.4% |
Guatemalan | 6 | 0.0% |
Honduran | 42 | 0.2% |
Hungarian | 36 | 0.2% |
Icelander | 8 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 94 | 0.5% |
Irish | 2,031 | 11.1% |
Iroquois | 4 | 0.0% |
Italian | 420 | 2.3% |
Jamaican | 9 | 0.1% |
Kenyan | 9 | 0.1% |
Korean | 113 | 0.6% |
Latvian | 7 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 26 | 0.1% |
Menominee | 3 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 2,537 | 13.9% |
Native Hawaiian | 89 | 0.5% |
Northern European | 39 | 0.2% |
Norwegian | 507 | 2.8% |
Osage | 5 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 12 | 0.1% |
Pennsylvania German | 14 | 0.1% |
Polish | 211 | 1.2% |
Portuguese | 53 | 0.3% |
Puerto Rican | 185 | 1.0% |
Puget Sound Salish | 4 | 0.0% |
Russian | 88 | 0.5% |
Salvadoran | 160 | 0.9% |
Samoan | 3 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 142 | 0.8% |
Scotch-Irish | 272 | 1.5% |
Scottish | 538 | 2.9% |
Shoshone | 15 | 0.1% |
Sioux | 17 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 14 | 0.1% |
Slovene | 6 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 66 | 0.4% |
Spanish | 25 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 97 | 0.5% |
Subsaharan African | 75 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 586 | 3.2% |
Swiss | 152 | 0.8% |
Thai | 7 | 0.0% |
Tlingit-Haida | 58 | 0.3% |
Tsimshian | 5 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 6 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 203 | 1.1% |
Yakama | 7 | 0.0% | View All 78 Rows |
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.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 24 | 0.1% |
Asia | 246 | 1.3% |
Canada | 79 | 0.4% |
Central America | 844 | 4.6% |
China | 91 | 0.5% |
Eastern Africa | 9 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 103 | 0.6% |
Eastern Europe | 28 | 0.2% |
El Salvador | 96 | 0.5% |
England | 5 | 0.0% |
Europe | 118 | 0.6% |
Germany | 78 | 0.4% |
Hong Kong | 3 | 0.0% |
Kenya | 9 | 0.1% |
Korea | 12 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 844 | 4.6% |
Mexico | 704 | 3.9% |
Northern Europe | 12 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 13 | 0.1% |
Panama | 44 | 0.2% |
Philippines | 46 | 0.3% |
Russia | 16 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 143 | 0.8% |
Ukraine | 12 | 0.1% |
Vietnam | 97 | 0.5% |
Western Africa | 15 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 78 | 0.4% | View All 27 Rows |
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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 623 (7.1%) | 614 (6.5%) |
5 to 9 Years | 537 (6.1%) | 447 (4.7%) |
10 to 14 Years | 557 (6.3%) | 496 (5.2%) |
15 to 19 Years | 552 (6.3%) | 479 (5.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 588 (6.7%) | 545 (5.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 742 (8.5%) | 743 (7.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 742 (8.5%) | 725 (7.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 676 (7.7%) | 443 (4.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 533 (6.1%) | 530 (5.6%) |
45 to 49 Years | 431 (4.9%) | 603 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 Years | 330 (3.8%) | 279 (2.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 705 (8.0%) | 370 (3.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 372 (4.2%) | 872 (9.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 539 (6.1%) | 662 (7.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 347 (4.0%) | 626 (6.6%) |
75 to 79 Years | 200 (2.3%) | 343 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 Years | 111 (1.3%) | 307 (3.3%) |
85 Years and over | 199 (2.3%) | 366 (3.9%) |
Total | 8,784 (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.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 2,316 (58.5%) | 3.18 |
Single Male/Father | 550 (13.9%) | 3.02 |
Single Female/Mother | 1,094 (27.6%) | 3.03 |
Total Families | 3,960 (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.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 2,316 (31.1%) | 3.24 |
Single Male/Father | 550 (7.4%) | 3.54 |
Single Female/Mother | 1,094 (14.7%) | 3.67 |
Non-family | 3,489 (46.8%) | 1.27 |
Total Households | 7,449 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 2,617 (35.1%) |
2-Person Households | 1,520 (20.4%) | 826 (11.1%) |
3-Person Households | 1,055 (14.2%) | 39 (0.5%) |
4-Person Households | 647 (8.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 476 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 187 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 75 (1.0%) | 7 (0.1%) |
Total | 3,960 (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.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 32 (8.5%) | 67.0 |
20 to 34 years | 331 (88.3%) | 164.0 |
35 to 50 years | 12 (3.2%) | 7.0 |
Total | 375 (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.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 156 (47.1%) | 175 (52.9%) |
35 to 50 years | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 168 (44.8%) | 207 (55.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Centralia
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 119 (31.7%) | 122.0 |
High School Diploma | 109 (29.1%) | 108.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 55 (14.7%) | 35.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 92 (24.5%) | 189.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 375 (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.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 12 (10.1%) | 107 (89.9%) |
High School Diploma | 36 (33.0%) | 73 (67.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 32 (58.2%) | 23 (41.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 88 (95.7%) | 4 (4.3%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 168 (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.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 18,234 | $27,744 |
Median Family Income | 3,960 | $71,223 |
Mean Family Income | 3,960 | $82,025 |
Median Household Income | 7,449 | $50,422 |
Mean Household Income | 7,449 | $64,870 |
Income Deficit | 3,960 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 18,234 | 2.14% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 18,234 | 97.86¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 18,234 | 0.43 |
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%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,676 (55.4%) | $32,837 |
Female | 3,770 (44.6%) | $32,133 |
Total | 8,446 (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%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 342 (7.3%) | 336 (8.9%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 110 (2.4%) | 68 (1.8%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 167 (3.6%) | 69 (1.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 72 (1.5%) | 123 (3.3%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 104 (2.2%) | 78 (2.1%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 229 (4.9%) | 143 (3.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 180 (3.8%) | 166 (4.4%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 133 (2.8%) | 224 (5.9%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 165 (3.5%) | 167 (4.4%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 216 (4.6%) | 134 (3.5%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 419 (9.0%) | 226 (6.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 323 (6.9%) | 288 (7.6%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 105 (2.2%) | 202 (5.4%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 265 (5.7%) | 324 (8.6%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 170 (3.6%) | 187 (5.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 240 (5.1%) | 255 (6.8%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 411 (8.8%) | 172 (4.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 191 (4.1%) | 132 (3.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 509 (10.9%) | 280 (7.4%) |
$100,000+ | 325 (7.0%) | 196 (5.2%) |
Total | 4,676 (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.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 51 | 1.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 182 | 4.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 503 | 12.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 170 | 4.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 475 | 12.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 756 | 19.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 737 | 18.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 614 | 15.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 333 | 8.4% |
$200,000+ | 135 | 3.4% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,883 (47.5%) | $59,938 |
3-Person Families | 896 (22.6%) | $89,470 |
4-Person Families | 583 (14.7%) | $74,408 |
5-Person Families | 447 (11.3%) | $69,083 |
6-Person Families | 138 (3.5%) | $107,000 |
7+ Person Families | 13 (0.3%) | $0 |
Total | 3,960 (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.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 855 (21.6%) | $30,616 |
1 Earner | 1,262 (31.9%) | $57,935 |
2 Earners | 1,342 (33.9%) | $81,117 |
3+ Earners | 501 (12.7%) | $94,536 |
Total | 3,960 (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.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 372 | 5.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 521 | 7.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 953 | 12.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 953 | 12.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 894 | 12.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,341 | 18.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 946 | 12.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 953 | 12.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 328 | 4.4% |
$200,000+ | 186 | 2.5% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 283 (3.8%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 2,302 (30.9%) | $65,167 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,221 (29.8%) | $51,376 |
65+ Years | 2,643 (35.5%) | $40,731 |
Total | 7,449 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 250 (43.7%) | 172 (28.2%) |
5 Years | 45 (40.9%) | 13 (14.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 183 (27.9%) | 107 (20.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 37 (11.9%) | 48 (17.7%) |
15 Years | 18 (23.1%) | 14 (12.2%) |
16 and 17 Years | 12 (8.5%) | 77 (30.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 200 (21.7%) | 132 (20.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 158 (10.6%) | 459 (31.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 394 (32.6%) | 266 (27.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 53 (7.0%) | 149 (17.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 262 (24.5%) | 281 (23.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 79 (9.2%) | 251 (19.6%) |
75 Years and over | 31 (6.6%) | 161 (17.7%) |
Total | 1,722 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 322 (56.3%) | 437 (71.8%) |
5 Years | 65 (59.1%) | 78 (85.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 474 (72.2%) | 425 (79.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 275 (88.1%) | 223 (82.3%) |
15 Years | 60 (76.9%) | 101 (87.8%) |
16 and 17 Years | 129 (91.5%) | 180 (70.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 721 (78.3%) | 520 (79.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,326 (89.3%) | 1,009 (68.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 815 (67.4%) | 707 (72.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 708 (93.0%) | 720 (82.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 806 (75.5%) | 911 (76.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 780 (90.8%) | 1,027 (80.4%) |
75 Years and over | 437 (93.4%) | 747 (82.3%) |
Total | 6,918 (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.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,251 (93.0%) | 94 (7.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 671 (89.3%) | 80 (10.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 181 (82.3%) | 39 (17.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,103 (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.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 107 (25.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 4 (1.6%) | 147 (34.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 31 (43.1%) | 145 (60.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 35 (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.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 94 (7.0%) | 107 (16.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 80 (10.6%) | 151 (22.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 39 (17.7%) | 176 (56.6%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 213 (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.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 5,206 | 70.9% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 149 | 2.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 541 | 7.4% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 353 | 4.8% |
Local Government Employees | 384 | 5.2% |
State Government Employees | 571 | 7.8% |
Federal Government Employees | 144 | 2.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 7,348 | 100.0% |
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.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 322 (38.4%) | 32 (9.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 898 (79.3%) | 84 (9.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1,139 (76.7%) | 279 (24.5%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,213 (82.7%) | 30 (2.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,425 (65.3%) | 48 (3.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,145 (69.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 633 (58.9%) | 19 (3.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 744 (59.8%) | 9 (1.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 463 (21.3%) | 11 (2.4%) |
75 Years and over | 31 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,018 (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.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 960 (64.4%) | 151 (10.1%) |
High School Diploma | 1,907 (62.1%) | 292 (9.5%) |
College / Associate Degree | 2,243 (70.3%) | 77 (2.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,190 (88.6%) | 60 (4.5%) |
Total | 6,304 (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 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%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 215 (40.9%) | 310 (59.1%) |
Business & Financial | 259 (59.8%) | 174 (40.2%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 169 (86.7%) | 26 (13.3%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 131 (85.1%) | 23 (14.9%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 20 (87.0%) | 3 (13.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 187 (32.5%) | 388 (67.5%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 7 (7.1%) | 91 (92.9%) |
Legal Services & Support | 8 (27.6%) | 21 (72.4%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 121 (48.4%) | 129 (51.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 51 (25.8%) | 147 (74.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 49 (14.2%) | 296 (85.8%) |
Health Technologists | 32 (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 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%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 10 (2.8%) | 342 (97.2%) |
Security & Protection | 51 (68.9%) | 23 (31.1%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 42 (64.6%) | 23 (35.4%) |
Law Enforcement | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 270 (33.5%) | 537 (66.5%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 289 (75.6%) | 93 (24.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 22 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 334 (64.0%) | 188 (36.0%) |
Office & Administration | 200 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 153 (90.5%) | 16 (9.5%) |
Construction & Extraction | 712 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 361 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 408 (83.8%) | 79 (16.2%) |
Transportation | 207 (76.4%) | 64 (23.6%) |
Material Moving | 260 (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 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%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 234 (94.4%) | 14 (5.7%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 724 (98.8%) | 9 (1.2%) |
Manufacturing | 386 (78.5%) | 106 (21.5%) |
Wholesale Trade | 72 (50.7%) | 70 (49.3%) |
Retail Trade | 701 (63.4%) | 405 (36.6%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 311 (78.1%) | 87 (21.9%) |
Utilities | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 44 (34.4%) | 84 (65.6%) |
Finance & Insurance | 66 (60.0%) | 44 (40.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 102 (77.9%) | 29 (22.1%) |
Professional & Scientific | 121 (55.0%) | 99 (45.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 149 (71.0%) | 61 (29.0%) |
Educational Services | 165 (32.5%) | 342 (67.5%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 169 (16.4%) | 863 (83.6%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 67 (31.8%) | 144 (68.2%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 438 (43.1%) | 578 (56.9%) |
Public Administration | 209 (47.0%) | 236 (53.0%) |
Total | 4,156 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 344 | 9.0% |
Kindergarten | 243 | 6.4% |
Elementary School | 720 | 18.8% |
Middle School | 936 | 24.5% |
High School | 757 | 19.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 743 | 19.4% |
Graduate / Professional | 79 | 2.1% |
Total | 3,822 | 100.0% |
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.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 231 (88.2%) | 31 (11.8%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 863 (91.8%) | 77 (8.2%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 988 (93.8%) | 65 (6.2%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 502 (97.7%) | 12 (2.3%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 265 (95.7%) | 12 (4.3%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 254 (98.5%) | 4 (1.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 311 (95.7%) | 14 (4.3%) |
35 Years and over | 193 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,608 (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.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 92 | 3.8% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 103 | 4.3% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 151 | 6.3% |
Psychology | 67 | 2.8% |
Social Sciences | 204 | 8.5% |
Engineering | 74 | 3.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 8 | 0.3% |
Science & Technology | 408 | 17.0% |
Business | 336 | 14.0% |
Education | 377 | 15.7% |
Literature & Languages | 37 | 1.5% |
Liberal Arts & History | 161 | 6.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 226 | 9.4% |
Communications | 51 | 2.1% |
Arts & Humanities | 100 | 4.2% |
Total | 2,395 | 100.0% |
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%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 168 (4.2%) | 11 (0.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 499 (12.4%) | 817 (24.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,378 (34.2%) | 1,202 (36.6%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,248 (30.9%) | 655 (20.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 517 (12.8%) | 453 (13.8%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 225 (5.6%) | 145 (4.4%) |
Total | 4,035 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 433 | 6.2% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,323 | 19.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 991 | 14.2% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,363 | 19.5% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 743 | 10.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 281 | 4.0% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 406 | 5.8% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 373 | 5.3% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 155 | 2.2% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 327 | 4.7% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 191 | 2.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 397 | 5.7% |
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 | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 204 (5.2%) | 229 (7.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 505 (12.8%) | 818 (27.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 499 (12.6%) | 492 (16.2%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 790 (20.0%) | 573 (18.9%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 627 (15.9%) | 116 (3.8%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 104 (2.6%) | 177 (5.8%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 196 (5.0%) | 210 (6.9%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 251 (6.4%) | 122 (4.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 81 (2.1%) | 74 (2.4%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 255 (6.5%) | 72 (2.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 148 (3.7%) | 43 (1.4%) |
90 or more Minutes | 291 (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 | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 476 (12.0%) | 122 (4.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 162 (4.1%) | 95 (3.1%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 208 (5.3%) | 98 (3.2%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 375 (9.5%) | 163 (5.4%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 405 (10.2%) | 352 (11.6%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 424 (10.7%) | 192 (6.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 360 (9.1%) | 432 (14.2%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 391 (9.9%) | 256 (8.4%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 108 (2.7%) | 259 (8.5%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 79 (2.0%) | 298 (9.8%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 37 (0.9%) | 164 (5.4%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 137 (3.5%) | 40 (1.3%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 569 (14.4%) | 188 (6.2%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 220 (5.6%) | 373 (12.3%) |
Total | 3,951 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,225 | 56.7% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,224 | 43.3% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 7,449 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Centralia
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 2,617 | 35.1% |
2-Person Household | 2,346 | 31.5% |
3-Person Household | 1,094 | 14.7% |
4+ Person Household | 1,392 | 18.7% |
Total Housing Units | 7,449 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Centralia
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,389 (53.1%) | 1,228 (46.9%) |
2-Person Household | 1,513 (64.5%) | 833 (35.5%) |
3-Person Household | 704 (64.3%) | 390 (35.6%) |
4+ Person Household | 619 (44.5%) | 773 (55.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 4,225 (56.7%) | 3,224 (43.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Centralia
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 277 (36.2%) | 489 (63.8%) |
High School Diploma | 931 (49.5%) | 949 (50.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,966 (58.4%) | 1,400 (41.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,051 (73.1%) | 386 (26.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Centralia
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 1,477 | 19.8% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,108 | 14.9% |
45 to 54 Years | 831 | 11.2% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,390 | 18.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,557 | 20.9% |
75 to 84 Years | 659 | 8.8% |
85 Years and Over | 427 | 5.7% |
Total | 7,449 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Centralia
Median Income by Occupancy in Centralia
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 4,225 (56.7%) | $70,511 |
Renter-Occupied | 3,224 (43.3%) | $30,629 |
Average | 7,449 (100.0%) | $50,422 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Centralia
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 27 (0.6%) | 161 (5.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 142 (3.4%) | 46 (1.4%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 143 (3.4%) | 379 (11.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 153 (3.6%) | 330 (10.2%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 214 (5.1%) | 259 (8.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 331 (7.8%) | 619 (19.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 409 (9.7%) | 483 (15.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 952 (22.5%) | 388 (12.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 668 (15.8%) | 275 (8.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 752 (17.8%) | 199 (6.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 434 (10.3%) | 85 (2.6%) |
Total | 4,225 (100.0%) | 3,224 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Centralia
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 300 (7.1%) | 265 (8.2%) |
$300 to $499 | 393 (9.3%) | 258 (8.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 859 (20.3%) | 570 (17.7%) |
$800 to $999 | 261 (6.2%) | 525 (16.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,316 (31.1%) | 1,194 (37.0%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 682 (16.1%) | 338 (10.5%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 288 (6.8%) | 5 (0.2%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 96 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 30 (0.7%) | 35 (1.1%) |
Total | 4,225 (100.0%) | 3,224 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Centralia
Housing Structures in Centralia
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,237 | 56.9% |
Single Unit, Attached | 326 | 4.4% |
2 Unit Apartments | 175 | 2.4% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 378 | 5.1% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 445 | 6.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 1,126 | 15.1% |
Mobile Home / Other | 762 | 10.2% |
Total | 7,449 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Centralia
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,401 (80.3%) | 836 (19.7%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 123 (37.7%) | 203 (62.3%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 175 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 378 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 445 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1,126 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 701 (92.0%) | 61 (8.0%) |
Total | 4,225 (56.7%) | 3,224 (43.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Centralia
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 9 (0.2%) | 163 (5.1%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 104 (2.5%) | 1,161 (36.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,483 (35.1%) | 1,315 (40.8%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,759 (41.6%) | 448 (13.9%) |
8 or more Rooms | 870 (20.6%) | 137 (4.3%) |
Total | 4,225 (100.0%) | 3,224 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Centralia
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,054 (24.9%) | 328 (10.2%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 9 (0.2%) | 4 (0.1%) |
Electricity | 3,022 (71.5%) | 2,878 (89.3%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 140 (3.3%) | 8 (0.3%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (0.2%) |
Total | 4,225 (100.0%) | 3,224 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Centralia
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 71 (1.7%) | 493 (15.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,334 (31.6%) | 1,583 (49.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,532 (36.3%) | 666 (20.7%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,288 (30.5%) | 482 (14.9%) |
Total | 4,225 (100.0%) | 3,224 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Centralia
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Centralia
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 1,666 | 2,559 |
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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 119 (7.1%) | 141 (5.5%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 296 (17.8%) | 86 (3.4%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 918 (55.1%) | 1,415 (55.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 239 (14.3%) | 802 (31.3%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 27 (1.6%) | 89 (3.5%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 67 (4.0%) | 13 (0.5%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (0.5%) |
Total | 1,666 (100.0%) | 2,559 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Centralia
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 130 (7.8%) | 42 (1.6%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 320 (19.2%) | 39 (1.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 159 (9.5%) | 190 (7.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 192 (11.5%) | 172 (6.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 381 (22.9%) | 217 (8.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 143 (8.6%) | 571 (22.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 285 (17.1%) | 525 (20.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 56 (3.4%) | 467 (18.2%) |
Total | 1,666 (100.0%) | 2,559 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Centralia
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 392 (23.5%) | 78,696 (3,075.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 279 (16.8%) | 525 (20.5%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 262 (15.7%) | 717 (28.0%) |
4.0x or more | 720 (43.2%) | 536 (20.9%) |
Total | 1,666 (100.0%) | 2,559 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Centralia
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 407 (24.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 230 (13.8%) | 379 (14.8%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 805 (48.3%) | 484 (18.9%) |
Total | 1,666 (100.0%) | 2,559 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Centralia
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Centralia
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,431 (97.0%) | 44 (3.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,778 (99.4%) | 17 (0.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,266 (82.5%) | 268 (17.5%) |
26 to 34 Years | 2,177 (84.8%) | 389 (15.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,717 (78.7%) | 465 (21.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,467 (91.0%) | 145 (9.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,980 (87.6%) | 280 (12.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,132 (99.8%) | 5 (0.2%) |
75 Years and older | 1,370 (99.6%) | 6 (0.4%) |
Total | 16,318 (91.0%) | 1,619 (9.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Centralia
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,431 (97.0%) | 44 (3.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,778 (99.4%) | 17 (0.6%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,266 (82.5%) | 268 (17.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Centralia
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 3,031 (95.2%) | 152 (4.8%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 3,173 (86.5%) | 495 (13.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,589 (83.1%) | 525 (16.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,484 (93.5%) | 173 (6.5%) |
$100,000 and over | 4,942 (94.8%) | 270 (5.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Centralia
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 917 (62.2%) | 672 (45.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,760 (63.0%) | 1,185 (42.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 573 (37.3%) | 720 (46.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 953 (37.1%) | 1,298 (50.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 936 (42.9%) | 945 (43.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 704 (43.7%) | 856 (53.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 801 (35.4%) | 1,265 (56.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,059 (96.4%) | 1,214 (56.8%) |
75 Years and over | 1,364 (99.1%) | 926 (67.3%) |
Total | 10,067 (56.1%) | 9,081 (50.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Centralia
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 87 (6.6%) | 113 (8.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 314 (13.1%) | 309 (14.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 548 (18.1%) | 808 (26.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 161 (18.7%) | 636 (49.8%) |
75 Years and over | 247 (52.8%) | 551 (60.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Centralia
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 30 (1.3%) | 14 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 109 (3.6%) | 67 (2.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 73 (8.5%) | 192 (15.0%) |
75 Years and over | 216 (46.2%) | 284 (31.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 127 (5.3%) | 8 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 64 (2.1%) | 123 (4.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 45 (5.2%) | 45 (3.5%) |
75 Years and over | 16 (3.4%) | 111 (12.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 85 (6.5%) | 113 (8.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 143 (6.0%) | 224 (10.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 318 (10.5%) | 373 (12.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 55 (6.4%) | 245 (19.2%) |
75 Years and over | 36 (7.7%) | 106 (11.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 58 (2.4%) | 14 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 156 (5.2%) | 572 (18.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 65 (7.6%) | 429 (33.6%) |
75 Years and over | 104 (22.2%) | 444 (48.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 18 (0.7%) | 8 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 58 (1.9%) | 252 (8.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 30 (3.5%) | 166 (13.0%) |
75 Years and over | 60 (12.8%) | 126 (13.9%) |
Technology Access in Centralia
Computing Device Access in Centralia
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 5,801 | 77.9% |
Smartphone | 5,991 | 80.4% |
Tablet | 4,164 | 55.9% |
No Computing Device | 549 | 7.4% |
Total | 7,449 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Centralia
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 81 | 1.1% |
Broadband Home | 5,317 | 71.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 885 | 11.9% |
Satellite Internet | 376 | 5.1% |
No Internet | 962 | 12.9% |
Total | 7,449 | 100.0% |
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%.