About La Center
La Center By The Numbers!
- Incorporated on August 27, 1909
- Total Land Area: 1.28 Square Miles
- Elevation: 105 Feet
- Latitude: 45°51’44″N
- Longitude: 122°40’13″W
Our People
- Population: 3,424 (as of 2020)¹
- Median Age: 39.5
- 65 years and older: 18%
- 24 years and younger: 36.7%
- 10.4% are veterans
- 9% of households speak a language other than English
Income and Education
- Median household income: $112,758
- 84.3% of residents own their home.
- Median gross rent: $1,895
- 57.7% employment rate
- 23.7% of workers are in educational service, health care, and social assistance
- 23.1% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
- 3.3% currently live below the federal poverty level
Population Race & Ethnicity
- 1% American Indian and Alaskan Native
- 2% Asian
- 0.35% Black or African American
- 6.6% Hispanic or Latino
- 0.14% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
- 2% Other
- 9.6% Two or More Races
- 85% White
CONTACT
City Council
210 East 4th Street La Center, WA 98629
360.263.5123 | Fax 360.263.5700
City Hall | Administrative Services
210 East 4th Street La Center, WA 98629
360.263.2782 | Fax 360.263.5700
Police Department
105 West 5th Street La Center, WA 98629
360.263.2745 | Fax 360.263.2757
Public Works Department
210 East 4th Street La Center, WA 98629
360.263.7665 | Fax 360.263.7666
After Hours | 360.524.3450
BUSINESS RESOURCES
BUSINESS FORMS
RESIDENT RESOURCES
Clark Cowlitz Fire & Rescue
360-887-4609
Emergency and Fire Protection (dial 911 for emergencies)
La Center School District
La Center School District #101 serves Kindergarten through grade 12.
360-263-2131
Property Tax
Clark County can assist you with property tax information.
360-397-2000
United States Postal Office
Located at 421 NE John Storm Ave
360-263-728