How long is the commute from Centralia, WA?
Workers who live in Centralia, WA take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Centralia get to work
| Means of transportation | Centralia | Lewis County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±4.9 points) | 74.6% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±3.8 points) | 10.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Centralia, the average commute is not measurably different from Lewis County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Centralia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lewis County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lewis County, Centralia ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 259 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Centralia
| Vehicles available | Centralia | Lewis County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±2.9 points) | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±4.0 points) | 24.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% (±4.0 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±3.2 points) | 37.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Centralia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lewis County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Centralia
| Centralia | Lewis County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% (±1.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.2 points) | 94.3% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±3.2 points) | 87.9% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Centralia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lewis County (87.9%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Centralia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Fords Prairie | 2.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Chehalis | 4.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Mound | 5.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bucoda | 7.0 mi | 33.9 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 8.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Napavine | 9.9 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tenino | 10 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Oakville | 15 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fords Prairie, WA (18.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rochester, WA (32.0 minutes), Tenino, WA (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lewis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vader | 37.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Pe Ell | 34.2 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Winlock | 30.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Napavine | 29.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Centralia | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Morton | 23.8 minutes (±7.7) |
| 7 | Chehalis | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Mossyrock | 19.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 9 | Fords Prairie | 18.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Toledo | 18.6 minutes (±4.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Centralia
How long is the average commute in Centralia?
Workers who live in Centralia, WA take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Centralia without a car?
7.3% of households in Centralia have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Centralia?
7.2% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Centralia worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centralia city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centralia city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centralia city, Washington
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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