Vancouver, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Clark County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Vancouver based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Vancouver
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 77Income: 52Home Value: 44Safety: 100Education: 31Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 72

Quick Stats

Population

192,696

2023 ACS

Median Income

$78,156

2023

Median Home Value

$440,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,632

2023

Median Age

37.5

Unemployment

5.6%

Cost of Living Index

143.8

100 = national avg

Vancouver is a city in Clark County, Washington, with a population of 192,696 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Vancouver is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Vancouver is $78,156, and the median home value is $440,300. The cost of living index is 143.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,632 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, and the median age is 37.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

192,696

Male

95,383

49.5%

Female

97,313

50.5%

Median Age

37.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

22.0%

High School or Higher

39.1%

Foreign Born

13.6%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

37.8%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.449

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

70.6%

Foreign Born

13.6%

White
70.6%
Black
3.1%
Asian
5.3%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
1.8%
Two or More
12.3%
Other
6.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

17.2%

33,124 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

82.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
26,567 (80.2%)
Puerto Rican
1,056 (3.2%)
Cuban
440 (1.3%)
Dominican
82 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
701 (2.1%)
Guatemalan
1,480 (4.5%)
Colombian
377 (1.1%)
Honduran
32 (0.1%)
Ecuadorian
11 (0.0%)
Peruvian
151 (0.5%)
Other Hispanic
2,218 (6.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,043 (10.1%)
Chinese
1,491 (14.5%)
Filipino
1,826 (17.7%)
Vietnamese
1,560 (15.2%)
Korean
1,033 (10.0%)
Japanese
879 (8.5%)
Pakistani
71 (0.7%)
Cambodian
159 (1.5%)
Hmong
380 (3.7%)
Thai
122 (1.2%)
Laotian
215 (2.1%)
Taiwanese
243 (2.4%)
Other Asian
1,273 (12.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
342 (9.7%)
Samoan
608 (17.2%)
Chamorro
510 (14.5%)
Fijian
224 (6.4%)
Marshallese
80 (2.3%)
Other Pacific Islander
1,765 (50.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
9 (0.6%)
Sioux
2 (0.1%)
Chippewa
29 (2.0%)
Apache
80 (5.6%)
Other Native American
1,310 (91.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

182,137

English Only

79.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

19,820 speakers

Limited English

8.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
19,820 (10.9%)
Slavic Languages
5,725 (3.1%)
Other Asian
3,717 (2.0%)
Other Indo-European
2,055 (1.1%)
Chinese
1,446 (0.8%)
Vietnamese
1,341 (0.7%)
Tagalog
1,009 (0.6%)
Korean
682 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
569 (0.3%)
Arabic
537 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

91.5%

Limited English Proficiency

8.5%

Spanish
39.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
54.3% limited English
Other Asian
39.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
25.5% limited English
Chinese
58.2% limited English
Vietnamese
64.8% limited English
Tagalog
24.3% limited English
Korean
45.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
8.6% limited English
Arabic
24.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

11,754

6.1% of population

Disability Rate

22.9%

2,696 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$52,895

Unemployment Rate

6.2%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
23.0%
Vietnam
35.0%
Korea
3.6%
World War II
1.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.6%
35-54
25.2%
55-64
19.2%
65-74
24.1%
75+
22.9%

Male Veterans

10,200

86.8%

Female Veterans

1,554

13.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$52,895

Non-Veteran Income

$42,039

Difference

$10,856

25.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

2,696

Without Disability

9,058

Disability Rate

22.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

132,818

#1 Ancestry

German

15.2% (29,336)

#2 Ancestry

English

11.7% (22,545)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

9.8% (18,909)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
15.2%
English
11.7%
Irish
9.8%
American
4.0%
Norwegian
3.4%
Italian
3.0%
European
2.8%
Scottish
2.7%
French
2.2%
Swedish
2.1%
Russian
1.8%
Polish
1.4%
Dutch
1.2%
Ukrainian
1.2%
Scotch-Irish
1.0%
Sub-Saharan African
0.9%
Welsh
0.9%
British
0.7%
Danish
0.7%
Finnish
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

79,747

Family Households

45,764

57.4%

Married Couples

32,350

40.6%

Non-Family Households

33,983

42.6%

Single Mother Households

9,243

11.6%

Single Father Households

4,171

5.2%

Living Alone

25,473

31.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

36,841

In Married Couple

25,380

68.9%

With Single Mother

8,326

22.6%

With Single Father

3,135

8.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$92,195

Married Couple Income

$105,613

Single Mother Income

$53,024

Single Father Income

$75,411

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,138

Grandparents Responsible

1,029

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$78,156

+7% vs national

Per Capita Income

$42,839

+15% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.1%

-18% vs national

Gini Index

0.4364

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.6%

+7% vs national

SNAP Recipients

16.6%

of households

How Vancouver Compares

Vancouver vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Vancouver is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Vancouver. The median household income here is $78,156.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
12.3%
$25-50K
16.5%
$50-75K
19.0%
$75-100K
15.5%
$100-150K
19.8%
$150-200K
8.5%
$200K+
8.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.6%

+5% vs WA avg

Labor Force

101,818

Employed

95,589

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

22.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.5

Work from Home

15.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

143.8

100 = national avg

+43.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$63,294

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$149,603

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
195.1
Food
109.7
Transportation
119.5
Healthcare
107.8
Utilities
124.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,677

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,922

per month

The median household income in Vancouver, WA is $78,156, which is 6.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $42,839. The poverty rate of 11.1% is higher than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4364, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 101,818. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 143.8, which is 43.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 195.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $63,294 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$477,500

Median List Price

$487,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$312

Days on Market

51

Active Inventory

368

Months of Supply

3.1

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$496,498

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,795

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

25.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

37.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
25.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
37.4%
Listings with Price Drops
36.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 1.5%List Price ↓ 0.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

117

New Listings

210

Pending Sales

187

Homes Sold ↓ 25.0%New Listings ↑ 7.7%Pending ↑ 2.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$312

Median List $/SF

$324

Sale $/SF ↑ 5.1%List $/SF ↑ 6.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Vancouver, WA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, home prices have risen 771.9% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 115.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 79.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 30.6%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 5.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA housing market rather than Vancouver alone.

40yr ↑ 771.9%20yr ↑ 115.7%10yr ↑ 79.3%5yr ↑ 30.6%2yr ↑ 5.5%Q2 1976 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Vancouver vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Vancouver is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$440,300

Median Rent

$1,632

Total Housing Units

83,450

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Owner Occupied

49.9%

Renter Occupied

50.1%

Median Property Tax

$3,687

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,599

Housing Types

Single Family
58.3%
Multi-Family
39.4%
Mobile Home
2.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,687

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.84%

of home value

Median Home Value

$440,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,780

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,687) by the median home value ($440,300). In Vancouver, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.84%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Vancouver, WA is $477,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 51 days on the market. 25.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $312. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,795/month. About 49.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1987. There are 83,450 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,687. The effective tax rate is 0.84%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.84

per 1,000 residents

+125% vs national

Property Crime Rate

34.07

per 1,000 residents

+98% vs national

Total Crimes

7,910

2024

Violent Clearance

38%

cases solved

Property Clearance

12%

cases solved

YoY Change

-10.5%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Vancouver Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Vancouver vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Vancouver is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 48.8%Property ↑ 4.9%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Vancouver police solve 45% of murder cases but only 6% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent110.0645.5%
RapeViolent1220.6215.6%
RobberyViolent2421.2240.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent7793.9341.2%
BurglaryProperty9304.6920.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty4,64023.4111.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1,1835.976.0%

Vancouver, WA reported 1,157 violent crimes and 6,753 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 residents is 124.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 38% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4,640 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 19.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,1576,7535.8434.07
20231,2798,8086.5244.90
20221,27111,0676.5857.26
20211,1219,3525.9649.70
20209167,1214.9138.19
20198895,9984.8032.42
20188305,8634.6733.02
20176405,4673.6230.91
20166745,5343.8531.64
20156715,5553.9232.47

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

92.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

94.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

12.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

70.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

16

Public Assistance

$66.2M

Individual Assistance

$3.1M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $70.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$64Kβ€”
Nakia Creek Fire β†’FireOct 2022β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$61.7M$1.3M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodApr 2017$501Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds… β†’FloodFeb 2016$1.8Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$1.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mud… β†’Severe StormFeb 2007$794Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2006β€”$18K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005β€”β€”
Earthquake β†’EarthquakeMar 2001β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
High Winds, Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodFeb 1996β€”β€”
Severe Storms, High Wind, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJan 1996β€”β€”
Volcanic Eruption, Mt. St. Helens β†’Volcanic EruptionMay 1980β€”β€”
Severe Storms,mudslides, & Flooding β†’FloodDec 1977β€”β€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodDec 1964β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’Unknownβ€”β€”$1.8M
Hurricane Irene β†’Unknownβ€”β€”$650
Wildfires and Straight-line Winds β†’Unknownβ€”β€”$500

Showing 20 of 22 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

161

Total Claims Paid

$2,332,955

Avg Claim Payout

$14,490

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

4

Federal Funding

$1,169,245

Properties Protected

8

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

3.69

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$149,309
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic2$1,019,936

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Vancouver has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, cold wave, heat wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 161 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $66,205,685 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,095,413 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.2%

near the national average

Depression Rate

27.4%

3.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

1.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.0%

Arthritis

25.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.4%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

29.6%

Mobility

12.5%

Cognitive

15.1%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.8%

Vancouver has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 68.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Peacehealth Southwest Medical ...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center1.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center6.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Rainier Springs6.1 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Providence Portland Medical Center6.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center7.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

18

Pop. Served

496,390

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
VANCOUVER CITY OF373,0470
CLARK PUBLIC UTILITIES116,8760
YACOLT3,0342
AMBOY CLARK PUBLIC UTILITIES9910
MCHUGH MOBILE HOME PARK4900
VISTA DEL RIO MOBILE HOME PARK3520
SILVER SPUR RV PARK LLC2750
GREAT WESTERN MOBILE HOME PARK2500
OAK MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PARK2160
SUNRIDGE WATER INC2000
FIR GROVE MOBILE COURT1140
PINE RIDGE MHP (SC3260157)1000
HILLCREST MANOR1000
LeNets Mobile Estates950
SINGLE TREE ACRES900
MORNING MEADOWS750
COTTONWOOD MHP600
BRIDGE ROAD250

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

753.6K MT

Top Emitter

River Road

700.2K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
River Road
Clark Public Utilities
Power Plants700,250
Bonneville Power Administration - Transmission
Us Government (%)
Other53,344

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 18 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 753.6K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

69.7%

-11% vs national

Public Transit

1.8%

+103% vs national

Work From Home

15.2%

+63% vs national

Carpool

9.5%

Walk / Bike

2.5%

combined

How Vancouver's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

17

2023

6-Year Avg

13

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

11

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231617021
20221212030
202189040
20201415370
201978320
20181115840

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Vancouver, WA covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 15.2% work from home, which is above the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 1.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.5% of workers carpool. 2.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 17 traffic fatalities from 16 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.7%

of households

No Internet

5.7%

of households

Total Households

79,747

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.7%
Cellular Data Plan
87.4%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.1%
No Internet Access
5.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.5%

of households

Smartphone

91.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.4%

of households

Tablet

66.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.5%
Smartphone
91.9%
Desktop / Laptop
83.4%
Tablet
66.2%
Smartphone Only
8.0%
No Computer
3.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-31% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-26% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-33% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-20% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Vancouver vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

18

Population Served

496,390

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VANCOUVER CITY OFCommunityGround water373,0470
CLARK PUBLIC UTILITIESCommunityGround water116,8760
YACOLTCommunityGround water3,0342
AMBOY CLARK PUBLIC UTILITIESCommunityGround water9910
MCHUGH MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water4900
VISTA DEL RIO MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water3520
SILVER SPUR RV PARK LLCCommunityGround water2750
GREAT WESTERN MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2500
OAK MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water2160
SUNRIDGE WATER INCCommunityGround water2000
FIR GROVE MOBILE COURTCommunityGround water1140
PINE RIDGE MHP (SC3260157)CommunityGround water1000
HILLCREST MANORCommunityGround water1000
LeNets Mobile EstatesCommunityGround water950
SINGLE TREE ACRESCommunityGround water900
MORNING MEADOWSCommunityGround water750
COTTONWOOD MHPCommunityPurchased surface water600
BRIDGE ROADCommunityPurchased surface water250

92.5% of households in Vancouver have broadband internet access. 80.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.7% of households have no internet access. 8.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 18 water systems, providing water to 496,390 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Vancouver is located in Clark County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Vancouver.

Election Overview

Source: Clark County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

143,206

52.1%

GOP Votes

123,998

45.1%

Total Votes

274,795

Margin

D+7.0%

Shift from 2020

D+1.9pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+7.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024143,206123,998274,79552.1%45.1%D+7.0
2020140,324126,303275,40350.9%45.9%D+5.1
201690,69790,590195,78446.3%46.3%D+0.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Clark County recorded 274,795 total votes. Democrats won the county with 52.1% of the vote compared to 45.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+7.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted D+1.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Clark County has shifted 6.9 percentage points toward Democrats.

Public Records Request

Source: cityofvancouver.us

Submit a public records request to Vancouver β€” Uses GovQA portal for online requests. General public records email also available..

Source: cityofvancouver.us

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,180

Total Assets

$9.4B

Total Income

$8.0B

Per 10K Residents

61.2

nonprofits

+16.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

118

Median Assets

$205K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
148
Religion
146
Human Services
110
Philanthropy
71
Recreation & Sports
68
Youth Development
65
Arts & Culture
63
Health Care
39
Housing & Shelter
32
Animal-Related
27
Community Improvement
24
Mental Health
22
International
22
Environment
18
Public Benefit
17
Food & Agriculture
14
Unknown
14
Crime & Legal
11
Voluntary Health
10
Civil Rights
6
Employment
5
Public Safety
5
Medical Research
4
Science & Tech
3
Mutual Benefit
3
90.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $8.5B of $9.4B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Vancouver

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PEACEHEALTHHealth Care$4.8B$5.9B1986
M J MURDOCK CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$2.0B$693.8M1975
LEGACY SALMON CREEK HOSPITALHealth Care$688.9M$567.3M2004
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHWEST WASHINGTONPhilanthropy$401.8M$56.2M1984
WAYNE D KUNI AND JOAN E KUNIPhilanthropy$172.1M$36.9M2017
COLUMBIA LAND TRUSTEnvironment$150.2M$28.3M1998
PEACEHEALTH NETWORKSHealth Care$125.6Mβ€”1984
CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 14 FOUNDATIONEducation$120.6M$23.9M1973
KELLER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$100.1M$45.3M1997
PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATIONHealth Care$48.6M$13.2M1984
FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$42.8M$38.9M2004
HEALTH VENTURESHealth Care$42.0M$7.8Mβ€”
KMR GROUP FOUNDATIONEducation$35.1M$9.8M2008
CLARK COUNTY FOOD BANKβ€”$31.5M$23.8M1986
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON REGIONAL HEALTH ALLIANCEHealth Care$28.9M$22.9M2013
OPEN HOUSE MINISTRIES INCHousing & Shelter$26.9M$6.9M1987
VANCOUVER HUMANE SOCIETY & SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO AAnimal-Related$25.2M$14.9M1965
SERVICE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$23.9M$5.4M2023
COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESSHousing & Shelter$22.3M$10.7M2000
VANCOUVER NATIONAL HISTORIC RESERVE TRUSTArts & Culture$21.1M$5.8M2000
THE TOD AND MAXINE MCCLASKEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$16.7M$3.9M2001
VANCOUVER SCHOOL DIST NO 37 FOUNDATIONEducation$15.8M$6.5M1976
KINGS WAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLSEducation$15.6M$17.2M2015
FIRMLY PLANTED FAMILYEducation$15.6M$908K2007
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTONYouth Development$15.4M$4.9M1999
COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESMental Health$15.4M$24.1M1956
HIDDEN CHARITABLE TRUST 01-13-94β€”$13.0M$14.0M1994
CHILDRENS CENTERβ€”$13.0M$3.8M1994
SECOND STEP HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$12.9M$1.7M1996
WHEELER FOUNDATIONβ€”$12.4M$1.4M1966
FAMILY SOLUTIONSMental Health$12.4M$5.8M2008
SHAREβ€”$12.0M$16.0M1983
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESEducation$11.6M$19.9M1967
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOR LEARNING AND LEADERSHIPEducation$11.6M$4.2M2013
RAY HICKEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$11.5M$3.7M1998
COLUMBIA NON-PROFIT HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$11.4M$1.6M1982
STEPHENS PLACEHousing & Shelter$11.2M$3.2M2018
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$10.3M$5.9M1987
FORT VANCOUVER REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATIONEducation$10.2M$3.4M1996
ALL GODS CHILDREN INTERNATIONALInternational$10.0M$9.7M1992
FISH OF VANCOUVERHuman Services$8.9M$10.5M1982
THE BRYAN R BICKMORE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.9M$10.5M2024
STRIVE NORTHWESTEmployment$8.1M$7.1M1966
MULLEN-POLK FOUNDATIONHuman Services$7.7M$1.7M2016
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON - SWWAYouth Development$7.2M$5.3M2020
BANFIELD FOUNDATIONAnimal-Related$7.2M$3.8M2018
SHARED HOPE INTERNATIONALHuman Services$7.0M$5.0M1999
YWCA CLARK COUNTYHuman Services$6.9M$7.3M1976
WENDEL MUSEUM OF ANIMAL CONSERVATIONArts & Culture$6.6M$103K1998
COMMUNITY ROOTS COLLABORATIVEHousing & Shelter$6.1M$2.0M2018

Vancouver, WA has 1,180 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $9.4B. The most common category is Education, with 148 organizations. 118 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 61.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

2,172

Total Approved

$855.4M

Jobs Supported

20,911

Per 10K Residents

112.7

SBA loans

+23.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

133

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

344 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

1,944

Total Amount

$663.1M

Avg Loan

$341,122

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$491.3M(74%)

Jobs Supported

17,870

50410% of all loans

Loans

228

Total Amount

$192.3M

Avg Loan

$843,294

Median Loan

$558,500

7(a) β€” 90%504 β€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

454

21% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$265.9M

31% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$585,624

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction262 loans
NAICS 23
$71.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance247 loans
NAICS 62
$114.0M
Accommodation & Food Services233 loans
NAICS 72
$113.5M
Professional & Technical Services212 loans
NAICS 54
$63.2M
Other Services198 loans
NAICS 81
$48.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Lpnw Llc3$9.0M
Spbp Inc.4$5.7M
General Glass1$5.5M
Bauer Cases1$5.3M
72nd Market1$5.0M
Pearl of the West Llc1$5.0M
Pension Plan Specialists Pc1$5.0M
New Horizons Family Dentistry Pllc1$5.0M
Saminite and Lezira Llc1$5.0M
West Coast Fueling Llc1$5.0M

Vancouver, WA has received 2,172 SBA loans totaling $855.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,944 loans (90% of the total), supporting 17,870 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 228 loans totaling $192.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Vancouver is U.S. Bank, National Association with 344 loans. That works out to 112.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

34

Total Population

804,517

Avg Median Income

-$58,744,797

Avg Home Value

-$58,318,682

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9702411,702$71,649$404,000$1,5033.5
9720117,229$67,074$648,400$1,5651.9
9720333,159$77,619$468,600$1,55110.8
97204932N/AN/A$7830.3
972059,232$58,943$693,600$1,3810.9
972080N/AN/AN/A0.0
9720921,727$84,059$573,700$1,6691.0
9721011,331$87,942$991,500$1,5778.9
9721133,713$109,604$616,800$1,8187.1
9721227,573$128,098$824,800$1,7902.7
9721331,238$95,801$609,100$1,4904.0
9721428,128$86,879$733,200$1,6282.9
9721517,849$114,361$658,500$1,5872.3
9721616,735$71,951$439,000$1,3902.5
9721734,756$100,387$569,500$1,78911.2
9721814,704$81,367$493,300$1,4406.7
9722027,810$68,976$427,700$1,4127.5
972276,378$79,161$595,900$1,6091.4
9723041,682$70,582$435,800$1,51114.0
9723215,152$71,278$801,300$1,5841.9
9723337,518$54,886$385,100$1,3524.6
972580N/AN/AN/A0.0
986069,431$118,026$676,600$1,58538.0
9866013,699$65,147$444,300$1,40815.3
9866152,027$75,037$424,700$1,44010.9
9866238,008$91,883$424,200$1,68513.0
9866315,645$84,590$430,900$1,5384.1
9866422,923$81,697$442,300$1,6705.2
9866528,243$83,750$447,700$1,6787.4
9868267,297$95,863$442,100$1,76628.5
9868331,613$83,821$501,500$1,7837.3
9868436,486$88,044$442,100$1,8477.1
9868530,044$126,552$572,500$1,70110.2
9868620,553$101,866$546,100$1,83611.7

Vancouver, WA has 34 ZIP codes with a combined population of 804,517. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$58,744,797. The average median home value is -$58,318,682. The average median monthly rent is -$39,214,205.

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