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Vancouver Overview

190,700
TOTAL POPULATION
94,176
MALE POPULATION
96,524
FEMALE POPULATION
97.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,219
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,704
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,626
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,575
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
99,811
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Vancouver Zip Codes

Vancouver Area Codes

Race in Vancouver

The most populous races in Vancouver are White / Caucasian (140,219 | 73.5%), Hispanic or Latino (29,389 | 15.4%), and Two or more Races (21,168 | 11.1%).
Race in Vancouver
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,2915.4%
Black / African American5,1842.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific3,1281.6%
Hispanic or Latino29,38915.4%
Native / Alaskan1,2350.6%
White / Caucasian140,21973.5%
Two or more Races21,16811.1%
Some other Race9,4755.0%
Total190,700100.0%

Ancestry in Vancouver

The most populous ancestries reported in Vancouver are German (29,809 | 15.6%), Mexican (22,500 | 11.8%), English (21,257 | 11.2%), Irish (18,345 | 9.6%), and American (7,985 | 4.2%), together accounting for 52.4% of all Vancouver residents.
Ancestry in Vancouver
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan310.0%
African4640.2%
Alaska Native100.0%
Alaskan Athabascan120.0%
Albanian230.0%
Aleut550.0%
American7,9854.2%
Apache3250.2%
Arab8910.5%
Argentinean560.0%
Armenian3040.2%
Australian1300.1%
Austrian3620.2%
Bahamian120.0%
Bangladeshi4340.2%
Basque480.0%
Belgian850.0%
Bhutanese1,6090.8%
Blackfeet4030.2%
Brazilian310.0%
British1,8090.9%
British West Indian140.0%
Bulgarian460.0%
Burmese1,9241.0%
Canadian4160.2%
Carpatho Rusyn1410.1%
Celtic360.0%
Central American2,7451.4%
Central American Indian880.1%
Cherokee9210.5%
Cheyenne1140.1%
Chilean1450.1%
Chippewa3420.2%
Choctaw310.0%
Colombian3360.2%
Colville50.0%
Costa Rican740.0%
Cree130.0%
Creek310.0%
Croatian1620.1%
Crow260.0%
Cuban4370.2%
Czech5300.3%
Czechoslovakian640.0%
Danish1,4060.7%
Delaware120.0%
Dominican750.0%
Dutch3,0351.6%
Eastern European3980.2%
Ecuadorian520.0%
Egyptian240.0%
English21,25711.2%
Estonian1160.1%
Ethiopian3310.2%
European4,8032.5%
Filipino2100.1%
Finnish1,1270.6%
French4,7312.5%
French Canadian1,3590.7%
German29,80915.6%
Greek6730.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro7780.4%
Guatemalan1,6870.9%
Guyanese60.0%
Haitian770.0%
Honduran650.0%
Hungarian6110.3%
Icelander690.0%
Indian (Asian)3,2091.7%
Indonesian700.0%
Iranian2580.1%
Iraqi2130.1%
Irish18,3459.6%
Iroquois340.0%
Israeli210.0%
Italian5,4842.9%
Jamaican70.0%
Japanese6010.3%
Jordanian840.0%
Korean3,4101.8%
Laotian1070.1%
Latvian680.0%
Lebanese920.1%
Liberian1610.1%
Lithuanian3570.2%
Lumbee180.0%
Luxembourger500.0%
Macedonian220.0%
Malaysian3560.2%
Maltese30.0%
Marshallese2630.1%
Mexican22,50011.8%
Mexican American Indian1480.1%
Mongolian760.0%
Native Hawaiian1,1950.6%
Navajo590.0%
New Zealander3150.2%
Nicaraguan1100.1%
Nigerian1210.1%
Northern European1,0520.5%
Norwegian7,2533.8%
Osage430.0%
Ottawa550.0%
Paiute100.0%
Pakistani2970.2%
Palestinian760.0%
Panamanian490.0%
Paraguayan90.0%
Pennsylvania German550.0%
Peruvian1530.1%
Polish2,7911.5%
Portuguese6450.3%
Potawatomi250.0%
Pueblo340.0%
Puerto Rican9190.5%
Puget Sound Salish800.0%
Romanian1,4220.7%
Russian3,6391.9%
Salvadoran7480.4%
Samoan8630.4%
Scandinavian1,9321.0%
Scotch-Irish1,7760.9%
Scottish4,6022.4%
Seminole310.0%
Senegalese480.0%
Serbian1320.1%
Sioux2280.1%
Slavic1230.1%
Slovak1430.1%
Slovene1020.1%
Somali1390.1%
South African530.0%
South American7790.4%
South American Indian230.0%
Spaniard7470.4%
Spanish4880.3%
Spanish American220.0%
Sri Lankan2,2251.2%
Subsaharan African1,6020.8%
Sudanese670.0%
Swedish4,3702.3%
Swiss7660.4%
Syrian560.0%
Thai1,5710.8%
Tlingit-Haida760.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian260.0%
Turkish290.0%
Ukrainian2,9891.6%
Venezuelan280.0%
Welsh1,6130.9%
West Indian90.0%
Yakama230.0%
Yaqui120.0%
Yugoslavian6720.4%
Yup'ik140.0%
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Immigrants in Vancouver

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Vancouver came from Latin America (9,158 | 4.8%), Central America (8,629 | 4.5%), Asia (7,684 | 4.0%), Mexico (7,013 | 3.7%), and Europe (6,357 | 3.3%), together accounting for 20.4% of all Vancouver residents.
Immigrants in Vancouver
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan310.0%
Africa7800.4%
Argentina370.0%
Armenia350.0%
Asia7,6844.0%
Australia1340.1%
Austria250.0%
Azores30.0%
Belarus1010.1%
Belgium100.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3870.2%
Brazil960.1%
Bulgaria830.0%
Cambodia1970.1%
Canada5570.3%
Caribbean1390.1%
Central America8,6294.5%
Chile850.0%
China1,6010.8%
Colombia400.0%
Costa Rica110.0%
Cuba340.0%
Czechoslovakia370.0%
Denmark40.0%
Dominican Republic80.0%
Eastern Africa4140.2%
Eastern Asia2,7261.4%
Eastern Europe5,3792.8%
Ecuador420.0%
Egypt450.0%
El Salvador2460.1%
England1250.1%
Eritrea1080.1%
Ethiopia1170.1%
Europe6,3573.3%
Fiji2650.1%
France480.0%
Germany2480.1%
Greece120.0%
Guatemala1,2240.6%
Haiti520.0%
Honduras370.0%
Hong Kong1840.1%
India6320.3%
Indonesia870.1%
Iran1280.1%
Iraq2620.1%
Ireland350.0%
Italy150.0%
Jamaica10.0%
Japan3010.2%
Jordan410.0%
Kazakhstan2270.1%
Kenya500.0%
Korea8240.4%
Kuwait510.0%
Laos1660.1%
Latin America9,1584.8%
Latvia80.0%
Liberia700.0%
Malaysia650.0%
Mexico7,0133.7%
Micronesia1,3620.7%
Moldova1970.1%
Morocco100.0%
Nepal70.0%
Netherlands210.0%
Nicaragua910.1%
Nigeria510.0%
North Macedonia70.0%
Northern Africa750.0%
Northern Europe4740.3%
Oceania1,9171.0%
Pakistan70.0%
Panama70.0%
Peru600.0%
Philippines1,0750.6%
Poland1260.1%
Portugal160.0%
Romania5460.3%
Russia1,2760.7%
Saudi Arabia510.0%
Scotland790.0%
Serbia890.1%
Singapore100.0%
Somalia1230.1%
South Africa190.0%
South America3900.2%
South Central Asia1,5210.8%
South Eastern Asia2,8991.5%
Southern Europe970.1%
Spain340.0%
Sri Lanka630.0%
Sweden300.0%
Switzerland550.0%
Syria320.0%
Taiwan4260.2%
Thailand1870.1%
Trinidad and Tobago240.0%
Turkey90.0%
Uganda160.0%
Ukraine2,3021.2%
Uzbekistan1520.1%
Venezuela170.0%
Vietnam1,0540.5%
West Indies200.0%
Western Africa1890.1%
Western Asia5380.3%
Western Europe4070.2%
Yemen330.0%
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Sex and Age in Vancouver

Sex and Age in Vancouver

The most populous age groups in Vancouver are 25 to 29 Years (8,146 | 8.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (7,506 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Vancouver
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,161 (6.5%)4,786 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years5,589 (5.9%)6,167 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years6,467 (6.9%)5,244 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years5,176 (5.5%)5,842 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years6,190 (6.6%)6,779 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years8,146 (8.6%)7,506 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years7,468 (7.9%)6,904 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years6,574 (7.0%)6,450 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years6,399 (6.8%)6,578 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years5,794 (6.1%)5,637 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years5,843 (6.2%)5,437 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years5,382 (5.7%)5,748 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years5,797 (6.2%)5,926 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years4,842 (5.1%)5,109 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years3,496 (3.7%)4,791 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,954 (2.1%)2,853 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,615 (1.7%)2,055 (2.1%)
85 Years and over1,283 (1.4%)2,712 (2.8%)
Total94,176 (100.0%)96,524 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Vancouver

Median Family Size in Vancouver

The median family size in Vancouver is 3.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (32,011 | 70.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,056 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Vancouver
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple32,011 (70.6%)3.19
Single Male/Father4,056 (8.9%)2.66
Single Female/Mother9,249 (20.4%)2.88
Total Families45,316 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Vancouver

The median household size in Vancouver is 2.43 persons per household, with married-couple households (32,011 | 41.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (32,102 | 41.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Vancouver
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple32,011 (41.3%)3.24
Single Male/Father4,056 (5.2%)3.06
Single Female/Mother9,249 (11.9%)3.16
Non-family32,102 (41.5%)1.33
Total Households77,418 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Vancouver

Out of a total of 77,418 households in Vancouver, 45,316 (58.5%) are family households, while 32,102 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20,496, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 23,977.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Vancouver
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-23,977 (31.0%)
2-Person Households20,496 (26.5%)6,831 (8.8%)
3-Person Households10,277 (13.3%)852 (1.1%)
4-Person Households8,117 (10.5%)272 (0.4%)
5-Person Households3,807 (4.9%)80 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,509 (1.9%)9 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,110 (1.4%)81 (0.1%)
Total45,316 (58.5%)32,102 (41.5%)

Female Fertility in Vancouver

Fertility by Age in Vancouver

Average fertility rate in Vancouver is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Vancouver
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years53 (2.0%)9.0
20 to 34 years1,761 (67.5%)83.0
35 to 50 years796 (30.5%)40.0
Total2,610 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Vancouver

74.4% of women with births (2,610) in Vancouver are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Vancouver
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,256 (71.3%)505 (28.7%)
35 to 50 years685 (86.1%)111 (13.9%)
Total1,942 (74.4%)668 (25.6%)

Fertility by Education in Vancouver

Average fertility rate in Vancouver is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 40.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Vancouver
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School314 (12.0%)42.0
High School Diploma535 (20.5%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree1,060 (40.6%)66.0
Bachelor's Degree399 (15.3%)44.0
Graduate Degree302 (11.6%)75.0
Total2,610 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Vancouver

25.6% of women with births in Vancouver are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 40.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Vancouver
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School213 (67.8%)101 (32.2%)
High School Diploma321 (60.0%)214 (40.0%)
College or Associate's Degree799 (75.4%)261 (24.6%)
Bachelor's Degree327 (82.0%)72 (18.0%)
Graduate Degree281 (93.0%)21 (7.0%)
Total1,942 (74.4%)668 (25.6%)

Income in Vancouver

Income Overview in Vancouver

Per Capita Income in Vancouver is $40,219, while median incomes of families and households are $86,704 and $73,626 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income190,700$40,219
Median Family Income45,316$86,704
Mean Family Income45,316$111,232
Median Household Income77,418$73,626
Mean Household Income77,418$96,115
Income Deficit45,316$10,575
Wage / Income Gap (%)190,70027.38%
Wage / Income Gap ($)190,70072.62¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index190,7000.44

Earnings by Sex in Vancouver

Average Earnings in Vancouver are $42,635, $50,174 for men and $36,437 for women, a difference of 27.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Vancouver
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male54,388 (52.6%)$50,174
Female49,010 (47.4%)$36,437
Total103,398 (100.0%)$42,635

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Vancouver

The most common earnings brackets in Vancouver are $100,000+ for men (8,837 | 16.3%) and $100,000+ for women (4,447 | 9.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Vancouver
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,749 (3.2%)2,363 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,163 (2.1%)2,305 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,341 (2.5%)1,863 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,068 (2.0%)1,353 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,007 (1.8%)1,451 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999872 (1.6%)1,258 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,050 (1.9%)1,638 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,014 (1.9%)1,258 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,023 (1.9%)1,409 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,351 (2.5%)1,630 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,131 (5.8%)3,521 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,552 (6.5%)3,538 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,640 (4.9%)3,386 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,275 (6.0%)2,917 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,837 (5.2%)2,132 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,388 (6.2%)2,429 (5.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,273 (9.7%)3,490 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,476 (6.4%)2,495 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,341 (11.7%)4,127 (8.4%)
$100,000+8,837 (16.3%)4,447 (9.1%)
Total54,388 (100.0%)49,010 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Vancouver

Average earnings in Vancouver are $54,434 for men and $40,579 for women, a difference of 25.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,542, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,531. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,367, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,862.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Vancouver
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,531$25,862
High School Diploma$46,296$32,740
College or Associate's Degree$52,371$38,275
Bachelor's Degree$68,647$54,345
Graduate Degree$91,542$75,367
Total$54,434$40,579

Family Income in Vancouver

Family Income Brackets in Vancouver

According to the Vancouver family income data, there are 9,607 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 770 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Vancouver
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,3142.9%
$10,000 to $14,9997701.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6313.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992,1304.7%
$35,000 to $49,9994,1699.2%
$50,000 to $74,9998,79119.4%
$75,000 to $99,9997,84017.3%
$100,000 to $149,9999,60721.2%
$150,000 to $199,9994,89410.8%
$200,000+4,1699.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Vancouver

4-person families (7,389 | 16.3%) account for the highest median family income in Vancouver with $102,357 per family, while 2-person families (22,405 | 49.4%) have the highest median income of $41,848 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Vancouver
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families22,405 (49.4%)$83,697
3-Person Families10,088 (22.3%)$81,091
4-Person Families7,389 (16.3%)$102,357
5-Person Families3,247 (7.2%)$91,979
6-Person Families1,336 (2.9%)$80,862
7+ Person Families851 (1.9%)$99,077
Total45,316 (100.0%)$86,704

Family Income by Number of Earners in Vancouver

The median family income in Vancouver is $86,704, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,328) having the highest median family income of $138,910, while families with no earners (6,776) have the lowest median family income of $58,988, accounting for 9.6% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Vancouver
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,776 (14.9%)$58,988
1 Earner15,296 (33.8%)$63,882
2 Earners18,916 (41.7%)$103,885
3+ Earners4,328 (9.6%)$138,910
Total45,316 (100.0%)$86,704

Household Income in Vancouver

Household Income Brackets in Vancouver

With 15,948 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Vancouver, accounting for 20.6% of all households. In contrast, only 2,477 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Vancouver
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,3294.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992,4773.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994,5685.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,1106.6%
$35,000 to $49,9998,12910.5%
$50,000 to $74,99915,94820.6%
$75,000 to $99,99911,76815.2%
$100,000 to $149,99914,01318.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996,2718.1%
$200,000+5,8847.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Vancouver

The median household income in Vancouver is $73,626, with the highest median household income of $86,525 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 26,500 households (34.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,593, with 4,037 households (5.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Vancouver
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,037 (5.2%)$54,593
25 to 44 Years26,877 (34.7%)$81,255
45 to 64 Years26,500 (34.2%)$86,525
65+ Years20,004 (25.8%)$57,680
Total77,418 (100.0%)$73,626

Poverty in Vancouver

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Vancouver

With 11.4% poverty level for males and 13.3% for females among the residents of Vancouver, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 359 males (30.7%) and 343 females (30.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Vancouver
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,215 (20.1%)798 (17.5%)
5 Years359 (30.7%)343 (30.8%)
6 to 11 Years1,299 (19.4%)1,184 (17.2%)
12 to 14 Years422 (10.8%)306 (10.0%)
15 Years244 (18.4%)146 (12.5%)
16 and 17 Years233 (14.1%)564 (22.5%)
18 to 24 Years1,223 (14.8%)1,524 (17.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,457 (9.4%)2,478 (17.2%)
35 to 44 Years905 (7.1%)1,029 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,168 (10.1%)1,393 (12.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,106 (10.0%)1,135 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years679 (8.2%)733 (7.5%)
75 Years and over267 (5.6%)1,030 (13.9%)
Total10,577 (11.4%)12,663 (13.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Vancouver

According to the poverty statistics in Vancouver, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.4% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Vancouver
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,839 (79.9%)3,759 (82.5%)
5 Years812 (69.3%)772 (69.2%)
6 to 11 Years5,397 (80.6%)5,719 (82.9%)
12 to 14 Years3,471 (89.2%)2,768 (90.0%)
15 Years1,084 (81.6%)1,020 (87.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,416 (85.9%)1,946 (77.5%)
18 to 24 Years7,026 (85.2%)7,348 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years13,980 (90.6%)11,921 (82.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,915 (92.9%)11,981 (92.1%)
45 to 54 Years10,382 (89.9%)9,648 (87.4%)
55 to 64 Years9,960 (90.0%)10,486 (90.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,608 (91.8%)9,070 (92.5%)
75 Years and over4,511 (94.4%)6,365 (86.1%)
Total82,401 (88.6%)82,803 (86.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Vancouver

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Vancouver show that 3.9% or 1,236 of the total 32,011 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 33.5%, comprising of 134 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.0%, which includes 381 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Vancouver
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children18,345 (98.0%)381 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children9,781 (95.0%)510 (5.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,383 (91.9%)211 (8.1%)
5 or more Children266 (66.5%)134 (33.5%)
Total30,775 (96.1%)1,236 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Vancouver

According to the poverty data in Vancouver, 11.1% or 448 single-father households and 22.8% or 2,107 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 households (21.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 403 households (48.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Vancouver
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children64 (3.6%)245 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children318 (16.1%)1,440 (28.6%)
3 or 4 Children66 (21.1%)403 (48.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)19 (46.3%)
Total448 (11.1%)2,107 (22.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Vancouver

The poverty data for Vancouver shows that 1,236 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 2,555 of the single-parent households (19.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 134 households (33.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (46.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Vancouver
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children381 (2.0%)309 (6.0%)
1 or 2 Children510 (5.0%)1,758 (25.1%)
3 or 4 Children211 (8.1%)469 (40.8%)
5 or more Children134 (33.5%)19 (46.3%)
Total1,236 (3.9%)2,555 (19.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Vancouver

Employment by Class of Employer in Vancouver

Among the 92,381 employed individuals in Vancouver, private company employees (65,223 | 70.6%), not-for-profit organizations (7,717 | 8.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (5,107 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Vancouver
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees65,22370.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,7182.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,1075.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,7178.4%
Local Government Employees5,0915.5%
State Government Employees3,5173.8%
Federal Government Employees2,8273.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1810.2%
Total92,381100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Vancouver

According to the labor force statistics for Vancouver, out of the total population over 16 years of age (153,792), 64.9% or 99,811 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 5,589 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 88.5% or 11,478 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.4% or 663 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Vancouver
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,418 (40.1%)663 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Years11,478 (88.5%)861 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years13,148 (84.0%)552 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years12,187 (84.8%)890 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years21,321 (82.0%)1,023 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years18,214 (80.2%)911 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years8,281 (74.4%)290 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years6,975 (59.5%)293 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,450 (24.4%)142 (3.2%)
75 Years and over349 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total99,811 (64.9%)5,589 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Vancouver

According to labor force statistics for Vancouver, 78.9% of individuals (80,154) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (101,589) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 3,928 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.1% or 26,849 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.9% or 1,910 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Vancouver
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,348 (67.0%)616 (6.5%)
High School Diploma19,260 (76.1%)1,088 (4.3%)
College / Associate Degree27,679 (77.7%)2,458 (6.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,849 (86.1%)935 (3.0%)
Total80,154 (78.9%)4,978 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Vancouver

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Vancouver are Management (8,402 | 8.9%), Community & Social Service (7,949 | 8.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,614 | 7.0%), Business & Financial (5,809 | 6.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,124 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Vancouver

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Vancouver, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (67.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.0%), Health Technologists (75.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Vancouver
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,795 (57.1%)3,607 (42.9%)
Business & Financial2,571 (44.3%)3,238 (55.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,703 (71.1%)1,911 (28.9%)
Computers & Mathematics2,444 (67.5%)1,174 (32.5%)
Architecture & Engineering1,798 (85.6%)302 (14.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science461 (51.4%)435 (48.5%)
Community & Social Service 2,813 (35.4%)5,136 (64.6%)
Education, Arts & Media487 (36.3%)854 (63.7%)
Legal Services & Support271 (38.4%)435 (61.6%)
Education Instruction & Library1,185 (29.3%)2,862 (70.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment870 (46.9%)985 (53.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,129 (22.0%)3,995 (78.0%)
Health Technologists868 (24.1%)2,738 (75.9%)
Total (Category)16,011 (47.2%)17,887 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)49,910 (53.1%)44,085 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Vancouver are Food Preparation & Serving (6,027 | 6.4%), Healthcare Support (4,462 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,567 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,662 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (1,242 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Vancouver

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Vancouver, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (73.2%), Security & Protection (67.5%), and Law Enforcement (60.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.1%), Personal Care & Service (82.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Vancouver
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support711 (15.9%)3,751 (84.1%)
Security & Protection838 (67.5%)404 (32.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention486 (73.2%)178 (26.8%)
Law Enforcement352 (60.9%)226 (39.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,433 (40.4%)3,594 (59.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,897 (53.2%)1,670 (46.8%)
Personal Care & Service285 (17.2%)1,377 (82.9%)
Total (Category)6,164 (36.3%)10,796 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)49,910 (53.1%)44,085 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Vancouver are Office & Administration (10,636 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (8,957 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Vancouver

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Vancouver
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,588 (51.2%)4,369 (48.8%)
Office & Administration3,249 (30.5%)7,387 (69.5%)
Total (Category)7,837 (40.0%)11,756 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)49,910 (53.1%)44,085 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Vancouver are Construction & Extraction (5,822 | 6.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,513 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (383 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Vancouver

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Vancouver
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry256 (66.8%)127 (33.2%)
Construction & Extraction5,721 (98.3%)101 (1.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,459 (97.9%)54 (2.1%)
Total (Category)8,436 (96.8%)282 (3.2%)
Total (Overall)49,910 (53.1%)44,085 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Vancouver are Production (5,592 | 5.9%), Transportation (5,315 | 5.7%), and Material Moving (3,919 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Vancouver

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Vancouver
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,111 (73.5%)1,481 (26.5%)
Transportation4,455 (83.8%)860 (16.2%)
Material Moving2,896 (73.9%)1,023 (26.1%)
Total (Category)11,462 (77.3%)3,364 (22.7%)
Total (Overall)49,910 (53.1%)44,085 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Vancouver

Employment Industries in Vancouver

The major employment industries in Vancouver include Health Care & Social Assistance (13,335 | 14.2%), Retail Trade (11,184 | 11.9%), Manufacturing (9,848 | 10.5%), Construction (8,175 | 8.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,399 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Vancouver

Employment Industries by Sex in Vancouver

The Vancouver industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (76.7%), and Manufacturing (75.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (86.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.6%), and Educational Services (70.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Vancouver
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting363 (71.7%)143 (28.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction51 (58.0%)37 (42.0%)
Construction7,452 (91.2%)723 (8.8%)
Manufacturing7,428 (75.4%)2,420 (24.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,741 (62.6%)1,038 (37.3%)
Retail Trade5,784 (51.7%)5,400 (48.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,298 (76.7%)1,609 (23.3%)
Utilities487 (66.7%)243 (33.3%)
Information894 (57.9%)651 (42.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,737 (45.5%)2,081 (54.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing969 (50.5%)948 (49.4%)
Professional & Scientific3,548 (54.4%)2,968 (45.6%)
Enterprise Management11 (13.3%)72 (86.8%)
Administrative & Support2,709 (60.4%)1,780 (39.7%)
Educational Services1,704 (29.3%)4,105 (70.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,723 (20.4%)10,612 (79.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation766 (48.9%)801 (51.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,981 (40.3%)4,418 (59.7%)
Public Administration1,378 (42.6%)1,857 (57.4%)
Total49,910 (53.1%)44,085 (46.9%)

Education in Vancouver

School Enrollment in Vancouver

The most common levels of schooling among the 41,383 students in Vancouver are elementary school (9,113 | 22.0%), middle school (9,090 | 22.0%), and high school (8,923 | 21.6%).
School Enrollment in Vancouver
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,4075.8%
Kindergarten2,6406.4%
Elementary School9,11322.0%
Middle School9,09022.0%
High School8,92321.6%
College / Undergraduate7,33217.7%
Graduate / Professional1,8784.5%
Total41,383100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Vancouver

Out of a total of 41,383 students who are enrolled in schools in Vancouver, 5,173 (12.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 36,210 (87.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 647 (34.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,092 (94.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Vancouver
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,255 (66.0%)647 (34.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,730 (88.7%)1,238 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,351 (89.9%)1,164 (10.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,092 (94.9%)329 (5.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,335 (93.7%)157 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,709 (84.9%)482 (15.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,009 (79.1%)532 (20.9%)
35 Years and over1,726 (73.4%)627 (26.7%)
Total36,210 (87.5%)5,173 (12.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Vancouver

Business (7,703 | 16.7%), social sciences (4,764 | 10.3%), science & technology (4,207 | 9.1%), education (4,120 | 8.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,320 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 46,152 individuals in Vancouver who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Vancouver
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,1734.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,3207.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1,4873.2%
Psychology2,7666.0%
Social Sciences4,76410.3%
Engineering2,9886.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies4521.0%
Science & Technology4,2079.1%
Business7,70316.7%
Education4,1208.9%
Literature & Languages2,7205.9%
Liberal Arts & History2,9636.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1,5893.4%
Communications2,2654.9%
Arts & Humanities2,6355.7%
Total46,152100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Vancouver

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Vancouver

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Vancouver are males with 2 vehicles (21,655, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (17,572, making up 50.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Vancouver
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,456 (3.0%)1,050 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle9,416 (19.1%)10,815 (25.1%)
2 Vehicles21,655 (44.0%)17,572 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles10,197 (20.7%)8,513 (19.8%)
4 Vehicles4,356 (8.8%)3,354 (7.8%)
5 or more Vehicles2,130 (4.3%)1,712 (4.0%)
Total49,210 (100.0%)43,016 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Vancouver

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Vancouver are 15 to 19 minutes (16,043 commuters, 20.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (12,663 commuters, 15.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (12,138 commuters, 15.2%).
Commute Time in Vancouver
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,5682.0%
5 to 9 Minutes7,7039.7%
10 to 14 Minutes12,66315.9%
15 to 19 Minutes16,04320.2%
20 to 24 Minutes12,13815.2%
25 to 29 Minutes5,2886.6%
30 to 34 Minutes9,92012.5%
35 to 39 Minutes2,1102.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2,5293.2%
45 to 59 Minutes4,8796.1%
60 to 89 Minutes3,0903.9%
90 or more Minutes1,6672.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Vancouver

The most common commute times in Vancouver are 15 to 19 minutes (8,639 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (7,404 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Vancouver
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes643 (1.5%)925 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,655 (8.4%)4,048 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,946 (13.7%)6,717 (18.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,639 (19.9%)7,404 (20.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,534 (15.0%)5,604 (15.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,068 (7.1%)2,220 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,010 (13.8%)3,910 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,272 (2.9%)838 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,609 (3.7%)920 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,521 (8.1%)1,358 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,624 (3.7%)1,466 (4.1%)
90 or more Minutes934 (2.1%)733 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Vancouver

The most frequent times of departure to work in Vancouver are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,338, 12.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,684, 13.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Vancouver
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,646 (8.4%)1,724 (4.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,702 (6.2%)776 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,449 (7.9%)2,327 (6.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,171 (11.9%)2,246 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,895 (9.0%)3,083 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,338 (12.3%)4,089 (11.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,839 (8.8%)4,684 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,284 (7.6%)4,182 (11.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,806 (4.2%)2,095 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,163 (5.0%)2,628 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,186 (2.7%)1,543 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM545 (1.3%)783 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,629 (6.0%)2,829 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,802 (8.7%)3,154 (8.7%)
Total43,455 (100.0%)36,143 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Vancouver

Occupancy by Ownership in Vancouver

Of the total 77,418 dwellings in Vancouver, owner-occupied units account for 39,393 (50.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 38,025 (49.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Vancouver
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39,39350.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units38,02549.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units77,418100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Vancouver

Occupancy by Household Size in Vancouver
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23,97731.0%
2-Person Household27,32735.3%
3-Person Household11,12914.4%
4+ Person Household14,98519.4%
Total Housing Units77,418100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Vancouver

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Vancouver
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household10,113 (42.2%)13,864 (57.8%)
2-Person Household15,705 (57.5%)11,622 (42.5%)
3-Person Household5,988 (53.8%)5,141 (46.2%)
4+ Person Household7,587 (50.6%)7,398 (49.4%)
Total Housing Units39,393 (50.9%)38,025 (49.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Vancouver

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Vancouver
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,494 (28.0%)3,838 (72.0%)
High School Diploma6,823 (41.9%)9,476 (58.1%)
College/Associate Degree14,754 (49.1%)15,322 (50.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,322 (63.5%)9,389 (36.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Vancouver

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Vancouver
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17,50022.6%
35 to 44 Years13,41417.3%
45 to 54 Years12,87716.6%
55 to 64 Years13,62317.6%
65 to 74 Years11,39014.7%
75 to 84 Years5,8467.5%
85 Years and Over2,7683.6%
Total77,418100.0%

Housing Finances in Vancouver

Median Income by Occupancy in Vancouver

Median Income by Occupancy in Vancouver
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied39,393 (50.9%)$95,376
Renter-Occupied38,025 (49.1%)$57,799
Average77,418 (100.0%)$73,626

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Vancouver

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Vancouver
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000576 (1.5%)1,361 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999384 (1.0%)1,024 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999447 (1.1%)2,003 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999647 (1.6%)1,647 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999646 (1.6%)1,611 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,203 (5.6%)2,906 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,217 (8.2%)4,895 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,559 (16.7%)9,379 (24.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,046 (15.3%)5,731 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,078 (23.0%)4,910 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more9,590 (24.3%)2,558 (6.7%)
Total39,393 (100.0%)38,025 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Vancouver

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Vancouver
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,270 (3.2%)747 (2.0%)
$300 to $4992,709 (6.9%)698 (1.8%)
$500 to $7996,921 (17.6%)863 (2.3%)
$800 to $9992,235 (5.7%)2,003 (5.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,584 (14.2%)13,425 (35.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,387 (23.8%)12,460 (32.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,443 (16.4%)4,977 (13.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,742 (7.0%)828 (2.2%)
$3,000 or more2,102 (5.3%)717 (1.9%)
Total39,393 (100.0%)38,025 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Vancouver

Housing Structures in Vancouver

Housing Structures in Vancouver
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached40,74152.6%
Single Unit, Attached5,2956.8%
2 Unit Apartments3,8545.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,0055.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,4398.3%
10 or more Apartments15,01119.4%
Mobile Home / Other2,0732.7%
Total77,418100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Vancouver

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Vancouver
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached32,709 (80.3%)8,032 (19.7%)
Single Unit, Attached2,936 (55.4%)2,359 (44.6%)
2 Unit Apartments522 (13.5%)3,332 (86.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments347 (8.7%)3,658 (91.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments294 (4.6%)6,145 (95.4%)
10 or more Apartments996 (6.6%)14,015 (93.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,589 (76.6%)484 (23.4%)
Total39,393 (50.9%)38,025 (49.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Vancouver

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Vancouver
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room81 (0.2%)2,004 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,360 (3.5%)11,015 (29.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms13,408 (34.0%)17,990 (47.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms14,655 (37.2%)5,147 (13.5%)
8 or more Rooms9,889 (25.1%)1,869 (4.9%)
Total39,393 (100.0%)38,025 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Vancouver

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Vancouver
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16,833 (42.7%)4,893 (12.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas290 (0.7%)470 (1.2%)
Electricity20,839 (52.9%)31,980 (84.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene322 (0.8%)40 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)8 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,001 (2.5%)233 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used108 (0.3%)401 (1.1%)
Total39,393 (100.0%)38,025 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Vancouver

Household Vehicle Usage in Vancouver
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle821 (2.1%)4,538 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle10,910 (27.7%)16,638 (43.8%)
2 Vehicles15,960 (40.5%)12,437 (32.7%)
3 or more Vehicles11,702 (29.7%)4,412 (11.6%)
Total39,393 (100.0%)38,025 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Vancouver

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Vancouver

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12,92626,467
Median Property Value$399,100$405,300
Median Household Income$69,090$7,411
Monthly Housing Costs$607$2,017
Real Estate Taxes$3,553$579

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Vancouver

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Vancouver
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000770 (6.0%)338 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999267 (2.1%)168 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,284 (17.7%)3,665 (13.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,304 (48.8%)15,927 (60.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,452 (19.0%)4,883 (18.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999518 (4.0%)1,010 (3.8%)
$1,000,000 or more331 (2.6%)476 (1.8%)
Total12,926 (100.0%)26,467 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Vancouver

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Vancouver
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000508 (3.9%)332 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,126 (8.7%)452 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,074 (8.3%)614 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,582 (12.2%)1,129 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,761 (21.4%)1,635 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,831 (14.2%)3,798 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,865 (14.4%)4,215 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more2,179 (16.9%)7,213 (27.3%)
Total12,926 (100.0%)26,467 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Vancouver

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Vancouver
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,845 (14.3%)107,987 (408.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,402 (10.8%)3,219 (12.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,720 (13.3%)5,741 (21.7%)
4.0x or more7,825 (60.5%)5,457 (20.6%)
Total12,926 (100.0%)26,467 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Vancouver

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Vancouver
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,537 (11.9%)74 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499513 (4.0%)888 (3.4%)
$800 to $1,49910,222 (79.1%)1,457 (5.5%)
Total12,926 (100.0%)26,467 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Vancouver

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vancouver

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vancouver
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,785 (96.6%)448 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years28,877 (96.0%)1,202 (4.0%)
19 to 25 Years15,329 (85.3%)2,649 (14.7%)
26 to 34 Years23,170 (86.6%)3,599 (13.4%)
35 to 44 Years22,374 (86.6%)3,456 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years19,894 (88.6%)2,567 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years21,239 (93.6%)1,448 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years17,999 (99.5%)91 (0.5%)
75 Years and older12,148 (99.8%)25 (0.2%)
Total173,815 (91.8%)15,485 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Vancouver

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Vancouver
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,785 (96.6%)448 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen28,877 (96.0%)1,202 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15,329 (85.3%)2,649 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Vancouver

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Vancouver
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00014,687 (89.5%)1,729 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99923,590 (88.9%)2,956 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99933,364 (88.1%)4,495 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,752 (92.0%)2,416 (8.0%)
$100,000 and over73,059 (95.0%)3,839 (5.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vancouver

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vancouver
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,372 (55.7%)5,981 (45.2%)
6 to 18 Years14,693 (48.8%)16,455 (54.7%)
19 to 25 Years4,299 (23.9%)11,695 (65.0%)
25 to 34 Years6,175 (23.1%)17,746 (66.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,429 (21.0%)18,295 (70.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,372 (19.5%)16,476 (73.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,461 (24.1%)17,370 (76.6%)
65 to 74 Years16,723 (92.4%)10,338 (57.2%)
75 Years and over12,015 (98.7%)7,973 (65.5%)
Total76,539 (40.4%)122,329 (64.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Vancouver

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Vancouver
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.3%)11 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years1,015 (6.8%)640 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,201 (9.3%)2,232 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,030 (14.2%)5,361 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,164 (26.1%)2,350 (24.0%)
75 Years and over2,497 (52.3%)3,992 (54.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Vancouver

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Vancouver: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.3%)11 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years189 (1.3%)92 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years346 (1.5%)167 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,217 (3.5%)702 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years871 (10.5%)546 (5.6%)
75 Years and over1,675 (35.1%)1,356 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Vancouver: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years81 (0.5%)77 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years401 (1.7%)205 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years937 (2.6%)715 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years376 (4.5%)483 (4.9%)
75 Years and over422 (8.8%)774 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Vancouver: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years796 (5.3%)459 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,688 (7.1%)1,559 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,245 (6.4%)2,875 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years610 (7.4%)577 (5.9%)
75 Years and over649 (13.6%)1,575 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Vancouver: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years46 (0.3%)131 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years228 (1.0%)383 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,158 (6.1%)2,984 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,102 (13.3%)1,565 (16.0%)
75 Years and over1,420 (29.7%)3,031 (41.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Vancouver: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years203 (1.3%)56 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years173 (0.7%)181 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,079 (3.1%)1,196 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years529 (6.4%)334 (3.4%)
75 Years and over670 (14.0%)1,417 (19.2%)

Technology Access in Vancouver

Computing Device Access in Vancouver

Computing Device Access in Vancouver
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop64,11682.8%
Smartphone69,98790.4%
Tablet51,19366.1%
No Computing Device3,2064.1%
Total77,418100.0%

Internet Access in Vancouver

Internet Access in Vancouver
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1430.2%
Broadband Home61,81179.8%
Cellular Data Only6,9679.0%
Satellite Internet3,9835.1%
No Internet6,2728.1%
Total77,418100.0%

Vancouver Summary

Vancouver, Washington is a city located in the southwestern part of the state, just north of the Columbia River and across from Portland, Oregon. It is the fourth-largest city in the state, with a population of over 170,000 people. Vancouver is a vibrant and diverse city, with a rich history, diverse geography, and a strong economy.

History

Vancouver was first settled in 1825 by the Hudson’s Bay Company, who established Fort Vancouver as a fur trading post. The fort was the first permanent European settlement in the Pacific Northwest. The city was officially incorporated in 1857, and was named after Captain George Vancouver, a British explorer who explored the area in the late 1700s.
In the late 1800s, Vancouver became a major port city, with the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway. The city was also a major center for the timber industry, and was home to several large sawmills.
In the early 1900s, Vancouver experienced a period of rapid growth, as the city became a major center for the shipbuilding industry. During World War II, the city was home to several large shipyards, which produced hundreds of ships for the war effort.

Geography

Vancouver is located in the southwestern part of the state, just north of the Columbia River and across from Portland, Oregon. The city is situated in a valley, surrounded by hills and mountains. The Cascade Mountains are located to the east, and the Coast Range is located to the west.
The city is divided into several distinct neighborhoods, including Downtown, Uptown, and East Vancouver. Downtown is the city’s commercial and cultural center, and is home to many of the city’s major attractions, including the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Vancouver Aquarium. Uptown is the city’s residential area, and is home to many of the city’s historic neighborhoods. East Vancouver is the city’s industrial area, and is home to many of the city’s major employers.

Economy

Vancouver’s economy is largely based on the service sector, with the largest employers being healthcare, retail, and education. The city is also home to several major corporations, including Intel, Hewlett-Packard, and Kaiser Permanente.
The city is also home to several major industries, including shipbuilding, timber, and technology. The city is home to several major shipyards, including the Vancouver Shipyards, which produces ships for the Canadian Navy. The city is also home to several major timber companies, including Weyerhaeuser and Georgia-Pacific.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Vancouver had a population of 161,791 people. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (77.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.7%), Asian (6.2%), and African American (3.3%).
The city is also home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest immigrant groups being from Mexico (14.2%), China (7.2%), and India (3.2%). The city is also home to a large number of refugees, with the largest refugee groups being from Iraq (2.2%), Somalia (1.2%), and Afghanistan (1.1%).

Conclusion

Vancouver, Washington is a vibrant and diverse city, with a rich history, diverse geography, and a strong economy. The city is home to a large and diverse population, and is a major center for the service sector, shipbuilding, timber, and technology industries. Vancouver is a great place to live, work, and visit, and is sure to continue to grow and thrive in the years to come.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Vancouver?
Total Population of Vancouver is 190,700.
What is the Total Male Population of Vancouver?
Total Male Population of Vancouver is 94,176.
What is the Total Female Population of Vancouver?
Total Female Population of Vancouver is 96,524.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Vancouver?
There are 97.57 Males per 100 Females in Vancouver.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Vancouver?
There are 102.49 Females per 100 Males in Vancouver.
What is the Median Population Age in Vancouver?
Median Population Age in Vancouver is 37.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Vancouver
Average Family Size in Vancouver is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Vancouver
Average Household Size in Vancouver is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Vancouver?
Per Capita income in Vancouver is $40,219.
What is the Median Family Income in Vancouver?
Median Family Income in Vancouver is $86,704.
What is the Median Household income in Vancouver?
Median Household Income in Vancouver is $73,626.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Vancouver?
Income or Wage Gap in Vancouver is 27.4%.
Women in Vancouver earn 72.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Vancouver?
Family Income Deficit in Vancouver is $10,575.
Families that are below poverty line in Vancouver earn $10,575 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Vancouver?
Inequality or Gini Index in Vancouver is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Vancouver?
There are 99,811 People in the Labor Forcein in Vancouver.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Vancouver?
64.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Vancouver.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Vancouver?
Unemployment Rate in Vancouver is 5.6%.