Demographics & People — Chehalis, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,536 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,700 |
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| Median Age | 34.7 |
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| Total Households | 2,804 |
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| Family Households | 1,660 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3017 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,918 |
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| Black or African American | 112 |
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| Asian | 42 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,142 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,012 |
| German | 1,601 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,454 |
| English | 1,090 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 978 |
| Irish | 866 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 783 |
| American | 675 |
| European | 344 |
| Scottish | 263 |
Language
| English Only | 6,263 |
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| Spanish | 568 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,975 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 467 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,649 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chehalis, Washington.
