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Alder, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington.
Population
96
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
0
Alder and its ZIP codes
Alder at a glance
- Alder is 75% less dense than Washington as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Alder.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,973
337,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,414
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.2B
FY 2026, $7,831 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alder, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
31
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
2,101
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 32°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alder, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Alder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La GrandeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| ElbeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| EatonvilleTown | 5.7 mi | 1.8 |
| MineralCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Clear LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 8.5 |
| AshfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| KapowsinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| South CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.7 |
| MortonCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| McKennaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| GrahamCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 42.7 |
| Elk PlainCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.4 |
| RoyCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| North YelmCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| YelmCity | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| MossyrockCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alder, WA in?
- Alder is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What is the population of Alder, WA?
- About 96 people live in Alder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alder?
- Nearby places include La Grande (2.6 mi), Elbe (4 mi), Eatonville (5.7 mi), Mineral (6.2 mi), Clear Lake (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023