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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vancouver

Washington · 46,380 residents · 48.748 sq mi
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Vancouver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,552. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 97,180 residents. Median home value is $60,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

46,380
−68%vs 2000
vs 143,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
951 / sq mi
−68%vs 2000
vs 2,945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
31K76K121K166K210K1990201020202024Vancouver
2024195K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,552
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,618 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,606
−38%vs 2000
vs $20,192 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.1%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,600
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $140,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$393
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $671 in 2000
US average: $450
43.1%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.9% in 2000
56.9% rent
2.8
−17%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(117,958)
Black2.4%(3,482)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(9,035)
Asian4.5%(6,423)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(44,927)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(42,827)
Black2.1%(958)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,568)
Asian3.3%(1,521)
Other2.3%(1,074)
Diversity Score24.9%(11,550)
25
−20%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.0%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vancouver, Washington?

Vancouver, Washington has about 46,380 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Vancouver, Washington?

The typical household in Vancouver, Washington earns about $21,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vancouver, Washington expensive?

In Vancouver, Washington, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Vancouver, Washington?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vancouver, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vancouver, Washington?

About 17.1% of people in Vancouver, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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