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Vader, WA
City in Lewis County, Washington.
Population
745
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
0
Vader and its ZIP codes
Vader at a glance
- Vader is about 6.8 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,688 a year, 34% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $317,200 (44% below Washington) and median rent is $1,191 a month.
Local data for Vader, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vader, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,688
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$317,200
Median rent
$1,191/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
37.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (173), German Americans (72), Norwegian Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Vader.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,885
27,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$675M
FY 2026, $8,214 per person
How people get to work
Vader, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vader, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
18
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,035
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 35°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vader, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Vader
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RyderwoodCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ToledoCity | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WinlockCity | 6 mi | 3.4 |
| Castle RockCity | 9.6 mi | 2.1 |
| NapavineCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| LexingtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Longview HeightsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| Beacon HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| OnalaskaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| ChehalisCity | 18 mi | 5.8 |
| LongviewCity | 18 mi | 14.8 |
| KelsoCity | 20 mi | 8.1 |
| Pe EllTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Upper ElochomanCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| CentraliaCity | 22 mi | 7.8 |
| Rainier, ORCity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vader, WA in?
- Vader is in Lewis County, Washington.
- What is the population of Vader, WA?
- About 745 people live in Vader, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vader?
- Nearby places include Ryderwood (4.7 mi), Toledo (5.7 mi), Winlock (6 mi), Castle Rock (9.6 mi), Napavine (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023