Centralia, Washington

Centralia
City
Centralia downtown historic district
Centralia downtown historic district
Nicknames: 
Hub City, City of Azaleas[1]
Coordinates: 46°43′54″N 122°58′10″W / 46.73167°N 122.96944°W / 46.73167; -122.96944
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyLewis
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorKelly Smith Johnston[2]
Area
[3]
 • Total7.81 sq mi (20.22 km2)
 • Land7.62 sq mi (19.74 km2)
 • Water0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
Elevation
[4]
164 ft (50 m)
Population
 (2020)[5]
 • Total18,183
 • Estimate 
(2024)[6]
19,061
 • Density2,386.22/sq mi (921.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98531
Area code360
FIPS code53-11160
GNIS feature ID2409429[4]
Websitecityofcentralia.com

Centralia is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1852. As of the 2024 United States census, 19,061 people lived there.

References

  1. ↑ Crowner, Paul (June 21, 2010). "Lutheran Coffee and Lattes for the Lord". The Chronicle. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Kelly Smith Johnston". City of Centralia. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  3. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Centralia, Washington
  5. ↑ "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  6. ↑ "QuickFacts, Centralia city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2025.


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