Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

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2021 Population

119,377

2.88% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

1.02% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,178

6.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$330,900

9.42% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,621

3.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA had a population of 119k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $64,178. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew from 116,034 to 119,377, a 2.88% increase and its median household income grew from $60,162 to $64,178, a 6.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.8%), White (Hispanic) (7.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.68%), Other (Hispanic) (3.93%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.81%).

18.7% of the households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.1% of the residents in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are Clark College (1,904 degrees awarded in 2021), International Air and Hospitality Academy (409 degrees), and Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus (104 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was $330,900, and the homeownership rate was 49.6%.

Most people in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA borders Columbia, Lincoln, Clatsop & Tillamook Counties PUMA, OR, Portland City (North & Northeast) PUMA, OR, Portland City (East) PUMA, OR, Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, Gresham & Troutdale Cities PUMA, OR, Salmon Creek & Hazel Dell PUMA, WA, Vancouver (East), Camas & Washougal Cities PUMA, WA, and Battle Ground City & Orchards PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 119k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.7% of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (15.2k people).

In 2021, there were 9.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.5k people) in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.13k White (Hispanic) and 6.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are Spanish (10,591 households), Russian (2,742 households), and Vietnamese (881 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,965

Women

51.1%

58,361

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 119,326 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.1%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.1% of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.5k ± 2.26k
White (Hispanic)
9.13k ± 1.16k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.78k ± 778

14.8%

Hispanic Population

17.7k people

14.8% of the people in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are hispanic (17.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,517 ± 1,619 people
Russia
981 ± 766 people
Vietnam
739 ± 665 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,517 Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents, followed by Russia with 981 and Vietnam with 739.

Foreign-Born Population

12.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

12.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.6k people

As of 2021, 12.7% of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents (15.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,591 households (9.49%)
Russian
2,742 households (2.46%)
Vietnamese
881 households (0.79%)

18.7% of the households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 9.49% of the households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,793 ± 319
Gulf War (1990s)
1,372 ± 309
Gulf War (2001-)
1,357 ± 279

Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA employs 55.6k people. The largest industries in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,730 people), Construction (4,519 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,903 people), and the highest paying industries are Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($119,655), Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($116,580), and Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($112,598).

Males in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,770. The income inequality in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,257

Women

46.8%

28,732

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA in 2020 was 53,989 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

55.6k

2021 Value

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 3.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 54k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,635 people), Customer service representatives (1,459 people), and Cooks (1,262 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.6k

2021 Value

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 3.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 54k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,730 people), Construction (4,519 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,903 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,548

Median earning men ± $1,507

$35,334

Median earning women ± $1,258

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,096), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,947), and Information ($55,026).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,975), Public Administration ($52,202), and Wholesale Trade ($41,797).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA awarded 2,417 degrees. The student population of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,830 male students and 4,362 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are White (1,498 and 62.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (273 and 11.4%), Unknown (268 and 11.1%), and Asian (131 and 5.45%).

The largest universities in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Clark College (1,904 and 78.8%), International Air and Hospitality Academy (409 and 16.9%), and Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus (104 and 4.3%).

The most popular majors in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,008 and 41.7%), Other Air Transportation (191 and 7.9%), and Other Related Mechanical Engineering Technologies (125 and 5.17%).

The median tuition cost in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $4,203 for in-state students and $9,807 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,192 students enrolled in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,737 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,008 degree-majors awarded
General Business
110 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
87 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,008 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clark College
1,904 degrees awarded
International Air and Hospitality Academy
409 degrees awarded
Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus
104 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clark College with 1,904 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 882 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, which is 0.575 times less than the 1,535 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,498 degrees mean that there were 5.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 273 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,203) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($326) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($870) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (25.5k), Some college (24.6k), and Bachelors Degree (16.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was $330,900 in 2021, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $302,400 to $330,900, a 9.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is 49.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is $64,178. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$330,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,382

$24,109

Median Property Taxes

±$1,022

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.6%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.6% of the housing units in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,178

Median Household Income

± $2,495

48.6k

Number of Households

± 1,608

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.6k households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew to $64,178 from the previous year's value of $60,162.

The following chart displays the households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2021 Wage GINI in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

0.415

2020 Wage GINI in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (10.1%)

In 2021, 71.7% of workers in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (10.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA (15.9k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.37%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew by 3.84% from 8.06% to 8.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.