Centralia Population 2026

Centralia has a population of 16,753, making it the #2798 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. It is about 526× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Centralia (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,753

Rank in United States

#2798

Coordinates

46.72°N, 122.95°W

~57 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,789 km

2,353 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Washington

City	Population	Rank in United States
Seattle	780,995	#18
Tri-Cities	244,036	#89
Spokane	229,447	#101
Tacoma	222,906	#105
Vancouver	196,442	#128
Bellevue	139,820	#202
Kent	126,952	#229
Everett	108,010	#292

Cities near Centralia

Tumwater19,190 people · ~33 km away
Lacey46,409 people · ~37 km away
Olympia55,733 people · ~37 km away
Lakewood59,829 people · ~61 km away
Parkland35,803 people · ~63 km away
Longview36,848 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Centralia?

Centralia has a population of 16,753 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2798 biggest city in United States.

What state is Centralia in?

Centralia is located in Washington, United States.

Is Centralia the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,789 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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