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St. Helens, OR vs Centralia, WA

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- Centralia is 0% more densely populated than St. Helens.
- People are 7.7% less likely to be married in Centralia.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years older in Centralia.
 St. Helens, ORCentralia, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,988329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
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 Population - 201013,050  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,742285,036,114
 Population - 19907,535  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now86.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,391.193.4
 Land Area4.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 St. Helens, ORCentralia, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.2%1.9%
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 Race
 St. Helens, ORCentralia, WAUnited States
 White84.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.9%12.2%
 Asian0.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 St. Helens, ORCentralia, WAUnited States
 Married Population42.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.1%50.2%
 Never Married33.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock20.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households5,060  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,86280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,632  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for St. Helens    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Poor community with a lo of riff-raff and shady  More

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Over 15 years ago

I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW,COMING HERE FROM THE MID-WEST,AND I AM HERE TO STAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND EVEN INTO THE HEREAFTER. THE BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC  More

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Over 17 years ago

As a transplant from California, I was suprised at first with the moderate weather as I had been told how wet and dreary the Portland area was in comparison. Yes it  More

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Reviews for Centralia    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

The old "historical" District of Centralia has a number of Antique Stores. Enjoyed getting off Interstate  More

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