Vancouver, WA Demographics

A map of Vancouver's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	127,582	126,109	65.3%	66.1%
Hispanic	32,853	30,541	16.8%	16.0%
Multiracial	13,615	12,603	7.0%	6.6%
Asian	10,336	10,198	5.3%	5.3%
Black	6,124	5,914	3.1%	3.1%
Native American/Other	4,790	5,550	2.5%	2.9%

Vancouver, Washington has an estimated population of 195,300, a slight increase from the 190,915 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% White, 16.8% Hispanic, 7.0% Multiracial, 5.3% Asian, 3.1% Black, and 2.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vancouver, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vancouver has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Vancouver, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 53.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vancouver is ranked the 4th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Vancouver was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vancouver's White Population

127,582 residents of Vancouver, or 65.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vancouver is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Vancouver ranks 467th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vancouver's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Vancouver's population has decreased from 66.1% to 65.3%.

Vancouver is less White than neighboring Minnehaha (74.2% White), Five Corners (70.6% White), Hazel Dell (67.8% White), Barberton (76.6% White), and Orchards (68.7% White).

Vancouver's Black Population

6,124 residents of Vancouver, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vancouver is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Vancouver ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vancouver's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Black residents' share of Vancouver's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Vancouver is more Black than neighboring Five Corners (2% Black), Barberton (0.5% Black), and Orchards (1% Black). Vancouver is less Black than neighboring Minnehaha (3.7% Black), and Hazel Dell (3.3% Black).

Vancouver's Asian Population

10,336 residents of Vancouver, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vancouver is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Vancouver ranks 116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vancouver's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of Vancouver's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Vancouver is more Asian than neighboring Minnehaha (4.5% Asian), and Hazel Dell (4.9% Asian). Vancouver is less Asian than neighboring Five Corners (7% Asian), Barberton (8% Asian), and Orchards (5.5% Asian).

Vancouver's Hispanic Population

32,853 residents of Vancouver, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vancouver is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Vancouver ranks 124th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vancouver's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Vancouver's population has increased from 16.0% to 16.8%.

Vancouver is more Hispanic than neighboring Minnehaha (11.9% Hispanic), Five Corners (12.2% Hispanic), Hazel Dell (15.8% Hispanic), Barberton (9.1% Hispanic), and Orchards (16.7% Hispanic).

Vancouver's Native American/Other Population

4,790 residents of Vancouver, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vancouver is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Vancouver ranks 159th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vancouver's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vancouver's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Vancouver is more Native American/Other than neighboring Minnehaha (0.7% Native American/Other), Hazel Dell (0.5% Native American/Other), Barberton (1% Native American/Other), and Orchards (1.5% Native American/Other). Vancouver is less Native American/Other than neighboring Five Corners (2.8% Native American/Other).

Vancouver's Multiracial Population

13,615 residents of Vancouver, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vancouver is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Vancouver ranks 284th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vancouver's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Vancouver's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Vancouver is more Multiracial than neighboring Minnehaha (5% Multiracial), Five Corners (5.3% Multiracial), Barberton (4.9% Multiracial), and Orchards (6.5% Multiracial). Vancouver is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Dell (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.