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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vancouver

Washington · 143,560 residents · 48.748 sq mi
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Vancouver has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,618. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 97,180 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $140,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

143,560
+210%since 1990
from 46,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,945 / sq mi
+210%since 1990
from 951 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
−1%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K76K121K166K210K1990201020202024Vancouver
2024195K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,618
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,552 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,192
+60%since 1990
from $12,606 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$140,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$671
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
52.9%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
47.1% rent
3.4
+20%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(42,827)
Black2.1%(958)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,568)
Asian3.3%(1,521)
Diversity Score24.9%(11,550)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(117,958)
Black2.4%(3,482)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(9,035)
Asian4.5%(6,423)
Diversity Score31.3%(44,927)
31
+26%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vancouver, Washington?

Vancouver, Washington has about 143,560 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vancouver, Washington?

The typical household in Vancouver, Washington earns about $41,618 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 $140,800, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Vancouver, Washington?

About 21.7% 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 12.2% of people in Vancouver, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vancouver, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Vancouver, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97,180 residents, a change of about 210 percent over that period.

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

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