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Population Review

Vancouver, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Vancouver, Washington is 192,696 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $78,156, the median home value is $440,300, and the median age is 37.5.

The population has grown 18.7% since 2010 (167,595 → 198,992).

192,696

Population

3949

People / sq mi

$78,156

Median Income

$440,300

Median Home Value

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Vancouver covers 48.8 sq mi of land at 3949 people per square mile.

About Vancouver, WA

Vancouver is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 54.2% of the population. With 192,696 residents, Vancouver is a city in Washington. It is the #4-largest of all cities in Washington nationally.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $78,156 — near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $440,300, with typical rent around $1,632.

Roughly 31.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 15.2% of the workforce is home-based, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Vancouver, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Vancouver city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Vancouver city had a population of 167,595 in 2010 and 198,992 in 2024, a 18.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 198,992 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.24%.

2024 · 199K20102024
Vancouver city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

198,992

Population (2024)

167,595

Population (2010)

198,992

Peak (2024)

1.24%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010167,595
2011169,046
2012170,035
2013171,565
2014173,406
2015176,409
2016178,621
2017180,360
2018182,887
2019184,463
2020191,284
2021193,475
2022194,995
2023197,733
2024198,992

Race & Ethnicity

White70.6%
Black or African American3.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.8%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$78,156

Median Household Income

$42,839

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$440,300

Median Home Value

$1,632

Median Rent

49.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.1%

High School+

31.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.8%

Drive Alone

69.7%

Public Transit

15.2%

Work From Home

23.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

54.2%

Foreign Born

79.3%

Non-English at Home

7.8%

Veterans

15.1%

With Disability

91.6%

Health Insurance

96.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.3%
Manufacturing10.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.1%
Retail Trade8.7%
Construction8.2%
Information6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Public Administration3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Common questions about Vancouver, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Vancouver, Washington has a population of 192,696 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Vancouver, Washington is $78,156, with 7.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Vancouver, Washington is $440,300, with median monthly rent at $1,632 and a homeownership rate of 49.9%.

The median age in Vancouver, Washington is 37.5 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 18.7% since 2010 (167,595 → 198,992).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.