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Ryderwood, WA
Census-designated place in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Population
401
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,495
ZIP codes
0
Ryderwood and its ZIP codes
Ryderwood at a glance
- Ryderwood is about 21 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Local data for Ryderwood, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cowlitz County. PPP loans are for Ryderwood.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,057
41,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$946M
FY 2026, $8,540 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ryderwood, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
80
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
839
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 35°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ryderwood, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Ryderwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VaderCity | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Castle RockCity | 9.6 mi | 2.1 |
| WinlockCity | 9.7 mi | 3.4 |
| ToledoCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Longview HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| LexingtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Beacon HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| NapavineCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Upper ElochomanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| LongviewCity | 17 mi | 14.8 |
| Pe EllTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Skamokawa ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 28.2 |
| KelsoCity | 19 mi | 8.1 |
| Lower ElochomanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| East CathlametCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| CathlametTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ryderwood, WA in?
- Ryderwood is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
- What is the population of Ryderwood, WA?
- About 401 people live in Ryderwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ryderwood?
- Nearby places include Vader (4.7 mi), Castle Rock (9.6 mi), Winlock (9.7 mi), Toledo (10 mi), Longview Heights (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023