Vancouver, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Vancouver, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Vancouver | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 192,630 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3668.8 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.45% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 80,154 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Vancouver grew by 16.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 192,630 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Vancouver is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.3% of residents. That is about the same share as Washington.
- Gen Z 13–28 41,232 21.4% on par
- Millennials 29–44 44,906 23.3% on par
- Gen X 45–60 37,612 19.5% on par
- Boomers 61–79 30,546 15.9% -0.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Vancouver and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Washington 49.7%
- Men 49.1% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Vancouver has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Vancouver | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,417 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.88% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Vancouver is about 15% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Vancouver | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $371,961 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,697 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.3% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Vancouver is about 18.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,697 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Vancouver spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Vancouver | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.3 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,210 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,221 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,688 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Vancouver is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Vancouver has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Vancouver | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Vancouver has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Vancouver | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.6% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Vancouver, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Vancouver, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 192,630 | $83,417 #2/3 | $371,961 #2/3 | 20.2 min #1/3 |
| Hazel Dell, WA | 22,610 | $82,813 | $276,121 | 21.1 min |
| Orchards, WA | 26,432 | $100,787 | $460,818 | 22.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vancouver, Washington.
How big is Vancouver, Washington by population?
About 192,630 people live in Vancouver, Washington, in 80,154 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Vancouver, Washington?
Averaged over its land area, Vancouver, Washington has 3,669 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 42 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Vancouver, Washington an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($371,961 against $83,417), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,697 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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