Chehalis, WA Demographics

A map of Chehalis's Population by Race

Chehalis, Washington had a population of 7,439 in 2020. It was 75.8% White, 1.6% Black, 1.2% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chehalis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Chehalis is the 156th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chehalis's White Population

5,637 residents of Chehalis identify as White, or 75.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Chehalis slightly larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Chehalis is ranked #361 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chehalis is more White than neighboring Centralia (70.3% White), Fords Prairie (72.6% White), and Grand Mound (70.4% White). Chehalis is less White than neighboring Napavine (81.1% White), and Bucoda (83% White).

Chehalis's Black Population

122 residents of Chehalis identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chehalis roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Chehalis is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chehalis is more Black than neighboring Centralia (1% Black), Fords Prairie (0.9% Black), Napavine (0.8% Black), Grand Mound (0.5% Black), and Bucoda (0.3% Black).

Chehalis's Asian Population

90 residents of Chehalis identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chehalis slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Chehalis is ranked #333 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chehalis is more Asian than neighboring Napavine (1.1% Asian), and Bucoda (0.3% Asian). Chehalis is less Asian than neighboring Fords Prairie (1.3% Asian), and Grand Mound (1.6% Asian).

Chehalis's Hispanic Population

989 residents of Chehalis identify as Hispanic, or 13.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chehalis roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Chehalis is ranked #164 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chehalis is more Hispanic than neighboring Napavine (10.5% Hispanic), and Bucoda (7.2% Hispanic). Chehalis is less Hispanic than neighboring Centralia (19% Hispanic), Fords Prairie (19.3% Hispanic), and Grand Mound (18.6% Hispanic).

Chehalis's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Chehalis identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chehalis roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Chehalis is ranked #319 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chehalis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centralia (1.6% Native American/Other), Fords Prairie (1.5% Native American/Other), and Napavine (1.3% Native American/Other). Chehalis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Mound (2.7% Native American/Other), and Bucoda (3.2% Native American/Other).

Chehalis's Multiracial Population

469 residents of Chehalis identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chehalis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Chehalis is ranked #312 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chehalis is more Multiracial than neighboring Fords Prairie (4.3% Multiracial), Napavine (5.2% Multiracial), Grand Mound (6.1% Multiracial), and Bucoda (6% Multiracial). Chehalis is less Multiracial than neighboring Centralia (6.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.