The city of Chehalis, WA, is a quaint and charming town located within Lewis County. With a population of 23,919 people and a population density of 80 people per square mile, Chehalis offers a more intimate atmosphere than that of many larger cities in the United States with its population density being 93 people per square mile. There are many local businesses for residents to enjoy such as an old-fashioned movie theater named the Liberty Theater, an arcade called The Hub Boardgame Cafe which also serves food and drinks along with their selection of over 6,000 board games, and Bair Drug Store which has been open since 1887.
There are numerous outdoor activities available for residents all year round including hiking at the Chehalis Western Trail or tubing down the river in nearby Centralia. Other organizations in Chehalis include the popular volunteer organization Adopt A Stream which focuses on teaching citizens about water quality and restoring salmon habitat as well as local museums such as The McClelland House Museum and Handson Children’s Museum. Local sporting events like Little League Baseball games take place during the summer months at a nearby park, bringing an extra fun activity to enjoy outdoors.
The population in Chehalis (zip 98532) is 23,919. There are 74 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chehalis (zip 98532) is 41.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chehalis (zip 98532) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chehalis (zip 98532)
- 55.1% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 31.3% are married with children
- 11.7% have children, but are single
Race in Chehalis (zip 98532)
- 86.7% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander