Vancouver, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

180,556

Unemployment

5.0%

Poverty

12.7%

Median Home

$286,500

Median Income

$61,714

Median Rent

$1,219

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Vancouver SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Vancouver, WA Crime Report

6,887
Total Crimes

3,722.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

50.28%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Vancouver / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	6,887	3,722.0	2,975.8	2,476.7

Violent Crime	889	480.5	293.9	366.7
Murder	3	1.6	2.6	5.0
Robbery	185	100.0	67.6	81.6
Aggravated Assault	495	267.5	179.9	250.2
Property Crime	5,998	3,241.6	2,681.9	2,109.9
Burglary	888	479.9	453.6	340.5
Larceny	4,302	2,325.0	1,907.9	1,549.5
Car Theft	808	436.7	320.5	219.9

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Vancouver, WA Cost Of Living

115
Vancouver's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Vancouver	Washington	National Average
Overall	115	116	100

Services	123	108	100
Groceries	115	108	100
Health	115	119	100
Housing	113	135	100
Transportation	126	116	100
Utilities	87	89	100

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Vancouver, WA Photos

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Rankings for Vancouver in Washington

Ranks #70 in Best Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #74 in Cheapest Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #112 in Richest Cities In Washington

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Population over time in Vancouver

Year	Population	% Change
2019	180,556	1.2%
2018	178,413	4.1%
2017	171,393	0.8%
2016	169,982	1.1%
2015	168,050	1.5%
2014	165,554	0.9%
2013	164,111	0.9%
2012	162,699	0.7%
2011	161,606	0.9%
2010	160,202	-

Race / Ethnicity in Vancouver

White

71.5% (129,024)

African American

2.1% (3,789)

American Indian

0.5% (835)

Asian

5.4% (9,834)

Hawaiian

1.5% (2,685)

Other

0.1% (111)

Two Or More

5.1% (9,254)

Hispanic

13.9% (25,024)

Race	Vancouver	WA	USA
White	71.5%	68.5%	60.7%
African American	2.1%	3.7%	12.3%
American Indian	0.5%	1.1%	0.7%
Asian	5.4%	8.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	1.5%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	5.1%	4.8%	2.4%
Hispanic	13.9%	12.7%	18.0%

Gender in Vancouver

Female

51.1% (92,254)

Male

48.9% (88,302)

Gender	Vancouver	WA	USA
Female	51.1%	50.0%	50.8%
Male	48.9%	50.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Vancouver for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (5,416)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (10,833)

High School / GED

25.0% (45,139)

Some College

27.0% (48,750)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (18,055)

Bachelor's Degree

19.0% (34,305)

Master's Degree

7.0% (12,638)

Professional Degree

2.0% (3,611)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (1,805)

Education	Vancouver	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	25.0%	22.0%	27.0%
Some College	27.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	19.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Vancouver, Washington

Less than $10,000

4.3% (772,943)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.7% (667,858)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.5% (1,535,926)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.8% (1,410,671)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.4% (2,779,757)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.6% (3,726,762)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.8% (2,493,888)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.6% (2,815,864)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.4% (983,859)

$200,000 or more

4.8% (868,067)

Income	Vancouver	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	4.3%	4.8%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.7%	3.2%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.5%	6.9%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.8%	7.3%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.4%	11.3%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.6%	17.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.8%	13.7%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.6%	17.7%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.4%	8.4%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	4.8%	9.5%	7.7%