Chehalis, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Thurston County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,536
Population
1,297/sq mi density
$68,021
Median Income
$29,453 per capita
$330,800
Home Value
$480,040 Zillow
$1,055
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
381
Violent Crime/100K
3,946 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,021 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$330,800 home value, $1,055/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,536
Census 2023
Population Density
1,297
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (5.9 km²)
Median Age
34.1 yrs
12% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.5%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
15.2%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 9.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.8%
Spanish
9.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.3%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.7%
36% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.8%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.2%
16% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.407
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,536 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,297 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.3% |
| Female | 46.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 89.8% |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.3% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 17.7% |
| Health Insurance | 92.8% |
| Uninsured | 7.2% |
| Broadband Access | 85.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.407 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |