This was 17.1 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,607.
89.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chehalis for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 520 | 10.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,295 | 25.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 313 | 6.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 563 | 10.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 931 | 18.1 |
Associate's degree | 552 | 10.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 712 | 13.8 |
Master's degree | 214 | 4.2 |
Professional school degree | 37 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 13 | 0.3 |