Vancouver, WA

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Population

171,393

0.83% growth

Median Age

36.6


Median Household Income

$55,593

6.9% growth

Poverty Rate

14%


Number of Employees

81,286

1.36% growth

Median Property Value

$238,300

9.71% growth

About

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Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Vancouver, WA had a population of 171k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $55,593. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Vancouver, WA grew from 169,982 to 171,393, a 0.83% increase and its median household income grew from $52,004 to $55,593, a 6.9% increase.

The population of Vancouver, WA is 72.9% White Alone, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 5.12% Asian Alone. 18.9% of the people in Vancouver, WA speak a non-English language, and 93.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vancouver, WA are Clark College (2,713 degrees awarded in 2016), Charter College (1,786 degrees), and International Air and Hospitality Academy (476 degrees).

The median property value in Vancouver, WA is $238,300, and the homeownership rate is 50.3%. Most people in Vancouver, WA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Vancouver, WA is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesWashingtonClark County, WAPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WABattle Ground City & Orchards PUMA, WASalmon Creek & Hazel Dell PUMA, WAVancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WAVancouver (East), Camas & Washougal Cities PUMA, WA

Economy

The economy of Vancouver, WA employs 81.3k people. The largest industries in Vancouver, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,274 people), Manufacturing (9,410 people), and Retail Trade (9,360 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,523), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,031), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,529).

Median household income in Vancouver, WA is $55,593. Males in Vancouver, WA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,882. The income inequality in Vancouver, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,593

2017 value

± $1,208

6.9%

1 Year Growth

± 3.06%

Households in Vancouver, WA have a median annual income of $55,593, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,004 in 2016, which represents a 6.9% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$73,040

Average Male Salary

± $1,385

$53,882

Average Female Salary

± $1,130

In 2017, full-time male employees in Vancouver, WA made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Vancouver, WA by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,555 ± $3,156

  2. White

    $57,225 ± $943

  3. Two or More Races

    $46,049 ± $3,328

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Vancouver, WA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Vancouver, WA by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Vancouver, WA is from Washington.

0.467

2017 Wage GINI

0.467

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Washington was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 406.08

  2. Census Tract 413.25

  3. Census Tract 413.27

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vancouver, WA was Census Tract 406.08 with a value of $109,844, followed by Census Tract 413.25 and Census Tract 413.27, with respective values of $92,530 and $82,891.

The following map shows all of the places in Vancouver, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vancouver, WA (23.8k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    17,227 ± 961

  2. Hispanic

    4,712 ± 482

  3. Other

    1,880 ± 309

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vancouver, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

81.3k

2017 Value

± 1,875

1.36%

1 Year growth

± 3.36%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Vancouver, WA grew at a rate of 1.36%, from 80.2k employees to 81.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vancouver, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,712 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,806 people), and Management Occupations (7,459 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vancouver, WA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Vancouver, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,712 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,806 people), and Management Occupations (7,459 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Vancouver, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Transportation Occupations (1.36 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.23 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.2 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Vancouver, WA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($76,431), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($74,000), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($73,494).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.3k

2017 Value

± 1,875

1.36%

1 Year growth

± 3.36%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Vancouver, WA grew at a rate of 1.36%, from 80.2k employees to 81.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vancouver, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,274 people), Manufacturing (9,410 people), and Retail Trade (9,360 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vancouver, WA, though some of these residents may live in Vancouver, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Vancouver, WA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,274 people), Manufacturing (9,410 people), and Retail Trade (9,360 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Vancouver, WA has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (1.47 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.46 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.16 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Vancouver, WA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($73,523), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,031), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,529).

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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

  1. Transport equip.

    $38.6B

  2. Mixed freight

    $37.2B

  3. Gasoline

    $28.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $38.6B, followed by Mixed freight with $37.2B and Gasoline and $28.3B.

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2015 Value

$444B

Projected 2045 Value

50.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Washington trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 50.1% to $444B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Oregon

    $26.3B

  2. California

    $14.2B

  3. Tennessee

    $9.45B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $26.3B, followed by California with $14.2B and Tennessee and $9.45B.

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

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Health

90% of the population of Vancouver, WA has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Vancouver, WA was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Vancouver, WA see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.839% increase from the previous year (1192 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1254 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14%). Additionally, Adams County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (36.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.839% increase from the previous year (1,192 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

9.95%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.66%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vancouver, WA declined by 18.7% from 12.2% to 9.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vancouver, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Garfield County

    14% prevalence

  2. Pend Oreille County

    13.6% prevalence

  3. Wahkiakum County

    13.4% prevalence

Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Washington, at 14%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Washington by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Vancouver, WA is home to a population of 171k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 13.1% of Vancouver, WA residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Vancouver, WA is composed of 125k White Alone residents (72.9%), 21.8k Hispanic or Latino residents (12.7%), 8.77k Asian Alone residents (5.12%), 8.32k Two or More Races residents (4.85%), 4.05k Black or African American Alone residents (2.36%), 2.28k Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (1.33%), 877 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.512%), and 391 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.228%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Vancouver, WA are Spanish or Spanish Creole (13,093 speakers), Russian (3,899 speakers), and Vietnamese (1,657 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

36

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Vancouver, WA was 36.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Vancouver, WA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Vancouver, WA residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

13.3%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 13.1% of Vancouver, WA residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vancouver, WA was 13.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    237,445 ± 11,764 people

  2. Philippines

    67,799 ± 6,362 people

  3. India

    67,429 ± 6,345 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vancouver, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 237,445 Vancouver, WA residents, followed by Philippines with 67,799 and India with 67,429.

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Citizenship

93.1%

2017 Citizenship

92.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 93.1% of Vancouver, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Vancouver, WA was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    125k ± 1.36k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    21.8k ± 1.54k

  3. Asian Alone

    8.77k ± 687

In 2017, there were 5.73 times more White Alone residents (125k people) in Vancouver, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.8k Hispanic or Latino and 8.77k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Vancouver, WA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    13,093 speakers (8.34%)

  2. Russian

    3,899 speakers (2.48%)

  3. Vietnamese

    1,657 speakers (1.05%)

18.9% of Vancouver, WA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Vancouver, WA was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 8.34% of the overall population of Vancouver, WA are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 2.48% speak Russian and 1.05% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    4,318 ± 372

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,858 ± 311

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,787 ± 295

Vancouver, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Vancouver, WA awarded 5,031 degrees. The student population of Vancouver, WA is skewed towards women, with 5,134 male students and 8,074 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vancouver, WA are White (2,926 and 58.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (769 and 15.3%), Unknown (418 and 8.33%), and Two or More Races (280 and 5.58%).

The largest universities in Vancouver, WA by number of degrees awarded are Clark College (2,713 and 53.9%), Charter College (1,786 and 35.5%), and International Air and Hospitality Academy (476 and 9.46%).

The most popular majors in Vancouver, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,244 and 24.7%), Medical Assistant (678 and 13.5%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (228 and 4.53%).

The median tuition costs in Vancouver, WA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $3,322 and $8,665 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Business

    136 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    1,244 degrees awarded

  3. Registered Nursing

    150 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Vancouver, WA was General Business with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Vancouver, WA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Clark College

    2,713 degrees awarded

  2. Charter College

    1,786 degrees awarded

  3. International Air and Hospitality Academy

    476 degrees awarded

$3,322

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Vancouver, WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clark College with 2,713 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,749

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,282

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 1,749 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vancouver, WA, which is 0.533 times less than the 3,282 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    2,926 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    769 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    418 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Vancouver, WA were to White students. These 2,926 degrees mean that there were 3.8 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 769 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Vancouver, WA was $238,300 in 2017, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $217,200 to $238,300, a 9.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Vancouver, WA is 50.3%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Vancouver, WA have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Vancouver, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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

$55,593

Median Household Income

± $1,208

68.2k

Number of Households

± 1,614

In 2017, the median household income of the 68.2k households in Vancouver, WA grew to $55,593 from the previous year's value of $52,004.

The following chart displays the households in Vancouver, 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.

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Housing

Property Value

$238,300

2017 Median

± $3,101

$217,200

2016 Median

± $3,346

In 2017, the median property value in Vancouver, WA grew to to $238,300 from the previous year's value of $217,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Vancouver, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vancouver, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Vancouver, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vancouver, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

50.3%

2017 Homeownership

49.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 50.3% of the housing units in Vancouver, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Vancouver, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Vancouver, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vancouver, WA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vancouver, WA have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Vancouver, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    76.8%

  2. Carpooled

    9.89%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.63%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Vancouver, WA was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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