Vancouver, WA Demographics
What is the population of Vancouver?
There are 192,696 residents in Vancouver, with a median age of 37. Of this, 49.5% are males and 50.5% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.88% of the resident pool in Vancouver, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.95%. Additionally, 7.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 157,960 people in Vancouver currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 192,696 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 95,383 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 97,313 | 0.8% |
Male Population 49.5%
Female Population 50.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 163,552 | 1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 15,314 | -2.4% |
| Not Citizen | 13,830 | 1.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.88%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.95%
Not Citizen 7.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 863 | -38.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 17,927 | -10.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,309 | 6.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,269 | -7.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 157,960 | 3.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.45%
Moved from Same County 9.42%
Moved from Same State 1.74%
Moved from Different State 5.4%
Same House as Last Year 82.99%
What are the employment statistics in Vancouver?
White-collar workers make up 75.68% of the working population in Vancouver, while blue-collar employees account for 24.32%. There are also 16,342 entrepreneurs in Vancouver (8.55% of the workforce); 136,200 workers employed in private companies (71.24%); and 23,470 people working in governmental institutions (12.28%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 144,688 | 105.4% |
| Blue Collar | 46,490 | 97.5% |
White Collar 75.68%
Blue Collar 24.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16,342 | 96.2% |
| Private Companies | 136,200 | 105.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 23,470 | 105.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 15,166 | 94.6% |
Self Employees 8.55%
Private Companies 71.24%
Governmental Workers 12.28%
Not for Profit Companies 7.93%
How many households are there in Vancouver?
There are a total of 79,747 households in Vancouver, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.39% of these Vancouver households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.61%. Additionally, 27.65% of households have children and 72.35% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 79,747 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -17.7% |
| Family Households | 45,764 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 33,983 | 5.9% |
Family Households 57.39%
Non-Family Households 42.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,053 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 57,694 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 27.65%
Households without Children 72.35%
What are the median and average incomes in Vancouver?
The average annual household income in Vancouver is $100,906, while the median household income sits at $78,156 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,956, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $92,898. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,866 and $62,640, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $100,906 | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income | $78,156 | 6.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 20,724 | -9.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 167,601 | 2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Vancouver?
There are 83,450 housing units in Vancouver, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 79,747 occupied housing units in Vancouver, 49.85% are owner-occupied, while 50.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.14% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $443,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,607 per month in Vancouver.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 83,450 | 3.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,260 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,816 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,506 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,429 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15,243 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,067 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17,986 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10,790 | 4.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,084 | 12.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,269 | 84.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 79,747 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 39,754 | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 39,993 | 5.2% |
Owner Occupied 49.85%
Renter Occupied 50.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 26,690 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 13,064 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $443,200 | 9.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $432,900 | 8.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,607 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 67.14%
Without Mortgage 32.86%
What is the level of education in Vancouver?
Approximately 32.92% of the population in Vancouver holds a high school degree (that's 49,886 residents), while 25.13% have attained a college certificate (38,090 locals) and 18.99% have a bachelor's degree (28,776 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,602 | 7.4% |
| Some High School | 49,886 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 38,090 | -18.4% |
| Associate Degree | 14,749 | 0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28,776 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,447 | 2.9% |
No High School 3.04%
Some High School 32.92%
Some College 25.13%
Associate Degree 9.73%
Bachelor's Degree 18.99%
Graduate Degree 10.19%
What is the marital status of Vancouver residents?
A total of 54,576 people in Vancouver have never been married (which represents 34.42% of the total population), while 72,761 of them are wedded (45.89%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,066 (1.93%) and 22,896 (14.44%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 54,576 | 3.7% |
| Married | 72,761 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3,066 | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 8,326 | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 22,896 | 0.8% |
Never Married 34.42%
Married 45.89%
Separated 1.93%
Widowed 5.25%
Divorced 14.44%
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 74,571 residents commute by car, 1,893 prefer going to work by walking and 1,519 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 74,571 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,519 | -17.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 92 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 24 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 426 | 10.1% |
| Motorcycle | 197 | -4.4% |
| TaxiCab | 111 | -4.3% |
| Walk | 1,893 | 21.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Vancouver by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98660 | 13,699 | 6,658 | $65,147 | $103,291 |
| 98661 | 52,027 | 21,424 | $75,037 | $96,856 |
| 98662 | 38,008 | 14,011 | $91,883 | $113,763 |
| 98663 | 15,645 | 6,444 | $84,590 | $102,023 |
| 98664 | 22,923 | 9,298 | $81,697 | $104,971 |
| 98665 | 28,243 | 11,602 | $83,750 | $100,510 |
| 98682 | 67,297 | 23,628 | $95,863 | $114,632 |
| 98683 | 31,613 | 13,587 | $83,821 | $113,203 |
| 98684 | 36,486 | 13,862 | $88,044 | $108,694 |
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.