Greater Vancouver, Southwest Washington, WA Demographics
What is the population of Vancouver?
There are 324,396 residents in Vancouver, with a median age of 39. Of this, 49.67% are males and 50.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.01% of the resident pool in Vancouver, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.34%. Additionally, 3.65% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 277,483 people in Vancouver currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 324,396 | 1.3% |
| Male Population | 161,128 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 163,268 | 1.9% |
Male Population 49.67%
Female Population 50.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 288,749 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 23,802 | 4.3% |
| Not Citizen | 11,845 | 2.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.01%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.34%
Not Citizen 3.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 839 | 5.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 24,750 | -6.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,952 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,866 | -1.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 277,483 | 2.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.26%
Moved from Same County 7.71%
Moved from Same State 1.54%
Moved from Different State 4.01%
Same House as Last Year 86.47%
What are the employment statistics in Vancouver?
White-collar workers make up 76.86% of the working population in Vancouver, while blue-collar employees account for 23.14%. There are also 33,694 entrepreneurs in Vancouver (10.86% of the workforce); 207,563 workers employed in private companies (66.93%); and 44,898 people working in governmental institutions (14.48%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 238,356 | 105.4% |
| Blue Collar | 71,765 | 95.3% |
White Collar 76.86%
Blue Collar 23.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 33,694 | 98.5% |
| Private Companies | 207,563 | 102.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 44,898 | 109.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 23,966 | 106.1% |
Self Employees 10.86%
Private Companies 66.93%
Governmental Workers 14.48%
Not for Profit Companies 7.73%
How many households are there in Vancouver?
There are a total of 118,766 households in Vancouver, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 71.69% of these Vancouver households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.31%. Additionally, 33.54% of households have children and 66.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 118,766 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -24.3% |
| Family Households | 85,147 | 1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 33,619 | 3.6% |
Family Households 71.69%
Non-Family Households 28.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 39,832 | 1.8% |
| Households without Children | 78,934 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 33.54%
Households without Children 66.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Vancouver?
The average annual household income in Vancouver is $132,446, while the median household income sits at $104,498 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $109,853, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $123,571. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $65,675 and $72,802, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $132,446 | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income | $104,498 | 2.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 24,120 | 0.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 294,705 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Vancouver?
There are 123,363 housing units in Vancouver, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 118,766 occupied housing units in Vancouver, 73.54% are owner-occupied, while 26.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $553,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,770 per month in Vancouver.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 123,363 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,705 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,869 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,054 | -7.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,334 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17,917 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13,104 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26,803 | -2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23,738 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 19,306 | 5.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3,534 | 102.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 118,766 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 87,335 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 31,431 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 73.54%
Renter Occupied 26.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 61,796 | 2.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 25,539 | -0.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $553,100 | 11.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $495,700 | 7.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,770 | 5.9% |
With Mortgage 70.76%
Without Mortgage 29.24%
What is the level of education in Vancouver?
Approximately 31.51% of the population in Vancouver holds a high school degree (that's 77,989 residents), while 24.64% have attained a college certificate (60,989 locals) and 20.22% have a bachelor's degree (50,046 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,388 | 12.9% |
| Some High School | 77,989 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 60,989 | -22.0% |
| Associate Degree | 25,833 | -2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 50,046 | 4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 27,227 | 4.8% |
No High School 2.18%
Some High School 31.51%
Some College 24.64%
Associate Degree 10.44%
Bachelor's Degree 20.22%
Graduate Degree 11%
What is the marital status of Vancouver residents?
A total of 74,490 people in Vancouver have never been married (which represents 28.07% of the total population), while 146,943 of them are wedded (55.37%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,156 (1.19%) and 28,760 (10.84%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 74,490 | 2.7% |
| Married | 146,943 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3,156 | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 12,021 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 28,760 | 1.7% |
Never Married 28.07%
Married 55.37%
Separated 1.19%
Widowed 4.53%
Divorced 10.84%
What are the most common means of transportation in Vancouver?
The top three means of transportation people in Vancouver use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 117,874 residents commute by car, 2,440 prefer going to work by walking and 1,194 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 117,874 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,194 | -19.5% |
| Railroad | 20 | -16.7% |
| Bicycle | 466 | 7.4% |
| Motorcycle | 248 | -13.0% |
| TaxiCab | 54 | 17.4% |
| Walk | 2,440 | 3.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.