Vancouver, WA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Vancouver

Neighborhood

Clark, WA

North Garrison Heights

McLoughlin Heights / Vancouver Heights

Evergreen Highlands / Northcrest

Meadow Homes / Bagley Downs

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Vancouver

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.4%

Households with Children

26.6%

School Enrollment K-12

20,140

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.2%
Working Age (35-54): 25.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.7%
Seniors (65+): 16.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.9%
High School / GED: 24.3%
Some College or Associate's: 34.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.1%
Single Parents: 10.6%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 42.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
Asian: 5.3%
Black or African American: 3.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 40.2%
South Asian: 11.4%
Southeast Asian: 39.1%
Central Asian: 1.5%
Other Asian: 7.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 80.3%
Puerto Rican: 2.2%
Cuban: 1.6%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 6.9%
South American: 2.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 56.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 31.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 54.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 80.3%
Spanish: 10.0%
European & Indo-European: 4.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.1%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 78.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources