Vader, Washington
Vader is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 629 at the 2020 census.[4]
Vader, Washington | |
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A Street in Vader | |
Location of Vader, Washington | |
| Coordinates: 46°24′5″N 122°57′29″W / 46.40139°N 122.95806°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 629 |
| • Density | 721.21/sq mi (278.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 98593 |
| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-73780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512755[3] |
| Website | vaderwa.org |
History edit
Vader was originally named Little Falls and incorporated on January 12, 1906.[5] The name was changed to Sopenah by the Northern Pacific Railway because there was already a Little Falls on their rail lines, Little Falls, Minnesota. The townspeople were unsatisfied with the new name and petitioned the Washington State Legislature to change it to Toronto. A dispute then arose which was resolved by a compromise agreement to name the town after a German resident (and Civil War veteran) named Martin Vader. The town name was changed to Vader by the legislature on March 25, 1913. Vader later moved to Florida.[6]
More recently, a motion was made to change the name back to its original name, Little Falls. The motion was placed on the November 3, 2015 ballot to determine voter approval. But as of the last count (November 4, 2015), residents chose to retain Vader as the town name by a 3-to-2 margin.
Vader is the birthplace of the novelist and critic Robert Cantwell and silent film actor Herbert Heyes.
Geography edit
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all of it land.[7]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 631 | — | |
| 1920 | 500 | −20.8% | |
| 1930 | 465 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 479 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 426 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 380 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 387 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 406 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 414 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 590 | 42.5% | |
| 2010 | 621 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 629 | 1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2020 Census[4] | |||
2010 census edit
As of the 2010 census,[9] there were 621 people, 228 households, and 157 families living in the city. The population density was 667.7 inhabitants per square mile (257.8/km2). There were 258 housing units at an average density of 277.4 per square mile (107.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.9% White, 2.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 7.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.
There were 228 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.18.
The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.
2000 census edit
As of the 2000 census, there were 590 people, 208 households, and 151 families living in the city. The population density was 654.4 people per square mile (253.1/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 255.1 per square mile (98.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.56% White, 0.34% Native American, 1.86% from other races, and 4.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.61% of the population. 16.2% were of German, 12.5% American, 10.7% Irish, 9.5% English and 5.3% Swedish ancestry.
There were 208 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.36.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 32.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,750, and the median income for a family was $32,188. Males had a median income of $35,139 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,481. About 21.9% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.4% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture edit
Historic buildings and sites edit
The city is home to the Gothic-style Grace Evangelical Church of Vader, a National Register of Historic Places recognized building that is in current use under the United Methodist Church.[10]
A second building within Vader is also listed with the NRHP, the Ben Olsen House.[5][11]
Politics edit
Voting edit
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[12] | 58.52% 175 | 37.46% 112 | 4.02% 12 |
The 2020 election included 8 votes for candidates of the Libertarian Party.
Government edit
The city council for Vader is composed of five at-large, non-partisan members who, along with the mayor, are elected to serve four-year terms.[13]
References edit
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Vader". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b Stanton, Carrina (February 3, 2021). "'Old Houses Matter': Vader Woman Thinks the Town's Past Could Be Key to the Community's Future". The Chronicle. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ . Washington Place Names database. Tacoma Public Library. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved March 6, 2009.
- ^ . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ Kunkler, Aaron. "Vader Church Celebrating 125 Years of Faith". The Chronicle. No. September 22, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ "NRHP - Ben Olsen House". npgallery.nps.gov. National Park Service.
- ^ "Lewis County 2020 Election". Results.Vote.WA. from the original on June 26, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Vader City Council". City of Vader. Retrieved August 16, 2023.