Centralia
City in Lewis County, Washington
Centralia is a city in Lewis County, Washington, with 18,183 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fords Prairie, 2.1 miles NW.
- 18,183residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.2 km²
- 2,328 / sq mipopulation density
- 98544ZIP code
About Centralia
Centralia () is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is located along Interstate 5 near the midpoint between Seattle and Portland, Oregon. The city had a population of 18,183 at the 2020 census. Centralia is twinned with Chehalis, located to the south near the confluence of the Chehalis and Newaukum rivers.
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Living in Centralia
- Median household income
- $56,219
- Median home value
- $318,200
- Median rent
- $1,084/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Centralia had 18,183 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,183 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,328 per sq mi (899 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Centralia at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lewis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,183 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.81 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7254° N, 122.9748° W |
| ZIP code | 98544 |
| Official website | cityofcentralia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5311160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Centralia
- Fords Prairie2.1 mi NW
- Chehalis4.3 mi S
- Grand Mound5.4 mi N
- Bucoda6.9 mi NE
- Rochester7.8 mi NW
- Napavine10.2 mi S
- Tenino10.4 mi NE
- Oakville14.6 mi NW
- Onalaska16.1 mi SE
- Winlock16.4 mi S
- Rainier17.8 mi NE
- Tumwater18.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Centralia
What county is Centralia in?
Centralia is in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the population of Centralia, WA?
18,183 people lived in Centralia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Centralia, WA?
The ZIP code of Centralia is 98544.
What is the elevation of Centralia?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Centralia?
Fords Prairie (2.1 mi), Chehalis (4.3 mi), Grand Mound (5.4 mi), Bucoda (6.9 mi), Rochester (7.8 mi).
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