Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Vancouver, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

195,300

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.3%127,582

Hispanic/Latino

16.8%32,853

Two or More

7%13,615

Asian

5.3%10,336

Black

3.1%6,124

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.5%2,957

Other

0.5%917

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%916

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%6,288

High School Diploma

19.8%27,321

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%11,917

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%21,740

Associate's Degree

10%13,773

Bachelor's Degree

20%27,582

Master's Degree

9%12,366

Professional Degree

2.1%2,916

Doctorate

1.3%1,793

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

32.3%

Graduate+

12.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$462,400

Median Renti

$1,702

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.8%41,385

Renter-Occupied

49.2%40,119

Total Units

85,421

Homeownership

50.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%1,055

$50K–$100K

1.3%547

$100K–$150K

1.1%441

$150K–$200K

1.3%553

$200K–$300K

5.4%2,246

$300K–$500K

50.2%20,771

$500K–$1M

34.7%14,370

$1M+

3.4%1,402

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,521

$500–$750

796

$750–$1,000

1,236

$1,000–$1,250

3,399

$1,250–$1,500

6,403

$1,500–$2,000

15,284

$2,000+

10,449

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%2,383

2010–2019

11.3%9,689

2000–2009

12.9%10,988

1990–1999

21%17,940

1980–1989

11.8%10,054

1970–1979

18.1%15,474

1960–1969

7.4%6,356

1950–1959

5.1%4,397

1940–1949

4.6%3,921

1939 or earlier

4.9%4,219

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68%55,410

Utility Gas

28.6%23,323

Wood

1.1%870

Bottled/LP Gas

1%819

No Fuel

0.6%509

Fuel Oil

0.4%350

Other

0.2%176

Solar

0%40

Coal

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,338

Mean Household Incomei

$106,211

Per Capita Incomei

$45,636

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

104,339

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%3,452

$10K–$15K

2.8%2,260

$15K–$20K

2.7%2,189

$20K–$25K

2.1%1,672

$25K–$30K

2.7%2,238

$30K–$35K

2.9%2,385

$35K–$40K

3.2%2,617

$40K–$45K

3.2%2,636

$45K–$50K

3.3%2,702

$50K–$60K

7.6%6,209

$60K–$75K

10.6%8,602

$75K–$100K

15.9%12,972

$100K–$125K

12.1%9,828

$125K–$150K

8.3%6,781

$150K–$200K

8.3%6,784

$200K+

10%8,177

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

3,795

Residentsi

6,069

Avg. Tenant Renti

$463/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2,693 homes71% occupied$493/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8837 homes97% occupied$387/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC252 homes91% occupied$396/mo rent

811/PRAC13 homes92% occupied$354/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,338/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

88.3%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

10.3%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

66.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.2% of subsidized households are minority

43.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

24,91712.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

7,202

Philippines

1,221

Korea

1,008

China

799

Guatemala

732

India

693

Canada

652

Germany

346

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

96,227

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

97,856

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11,594(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured