Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chehalis, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,587

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.6%5,812

Hispanic/Latino

14.6%1,106

Two or More

5.9%451

Other

1.1%82

Black

1%75

Asian

0.5%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%330

High School Diploma

23.3%1,137

Some College (<1 yr)

9%437

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%702

Associate's Degree

10.2%499

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%923

Master's Degree

7.4%360

Professional Degree

0.2%10

Doctorate

0.8%38

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

27.3%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$372,900

Median Renti

$1,102

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.8%1,472

Renter-Occupied

47.2%1,318

Total Units

3,030

Homeownership

52.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%54

$50K–$100K

1%14

$100K–$150K

2.2%33

$150K–$200K

1.4%20

$200K–$300K

13.9%204

$300K–$500K

67.1%988

$500K–$1M

9.9%145

$1M+

1%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

136

$750–$1,000

335

$1,000–$1,250

246

$1,250–$1,500

316

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.3%69

2000–2009

9.4%285

1990–1999

12%364

1980–1989

6%183

1970–1979

16.4%497

1960–1969

8.5%259

1950–1959

10.4%315

1940–1949

5.9%179

1939 or earlier

29%879

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70%1,954

Utility Gas

23%642

No Fuel

2.4%68

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%66

Wood

2.2%60

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,702

Mean Household Incomei

$82,847

Per Capita Incomei

$31,191

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,487

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%84

$10K–$15K

3.5%98

$15K–$20K

5%139

$20K–$25K

2.5%70

$25K–$30K

3.4%95

$30K–$35K

6.1%169

$35K–$40K

4.4%123

$40K–$45K

2.9%80

$45K–$50K

4.9%136

$50K–$60K

3.8%106

$60K–$75K

11.5%322

$75K–$100K

22.4%625

$100K–$125K

13.6%380

$125K–$150K

3.5%99

$150K–$200K

4.8%134

$200K+

4.7%130

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3845.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

229

Philippines

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,202

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,344

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

441(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured