Population 5,434 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vancouver Heights
Household size in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.00 | −0.06 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Vancouver Heights sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Vancouver as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has climbed from 2.38 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 37.8 | 37.3 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 38.4 | 38.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 39.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.0 | +3.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Vancouver Heights is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, as it has nationally. Few Vancouver neighborhoods are older: only two of 26.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.2% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Vancouver Heights (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 10.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Vancouver Heights
Renters in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7% | 41.4% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 42.7% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 41.7% | 37.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 41.9% | 38.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.1 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Vancouver Heights own their homes; 31.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 12.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 6.5% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.3% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Vancouver Heights is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Vancouver overall (5.3%). Vacancy is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1983 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1983 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1985 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1988 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Vancouver Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of Vancouver's 26 neighborhoods, only two have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $798 | $1,016 | $961 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $920 | $1,101 | $1,105 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,171 | $1,390 | $1,374 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,601 | $1,860 | $1,794 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$803 | +$844 | +$833 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Vancouver Heights costs $1,601 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Vancouver as a whole ($1,860). Rent has climbed $803 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Vancouver Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 25.4% | 33.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 26.6% | 34.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 31.0% | 39.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 33.7% | 42.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Vancouver Heights than nationally: 31.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 89.7% | 90.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 90.3% | 90.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 92.0% | 91.9% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 91.7% | 93.2% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Vancouver Heights is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Vancouver Heights
| Period | Vancouver Heights | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.4% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Vancouver Heights has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Vancouver neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Vancouver Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Heights | 2.68 | 44.0 | 8.7% | 31.6% | 8.7% | 1962 | $1,601 | 31.1% | 93.7% | 2.4% |
| Marrion | 3.12 | 30.5 | 15.0% | 37.1% | 3.1% | 1977 | $1,497 | 29.0% | 98.9% | 16.6% |
| Ellsworth Springs | 2.15 | 38.5 | 7.0% | 57.5% | 3.2% | 1989 | $1,725 | 35.9% | 92.3% | 7.7% |
| Ogden | 2.67 | 34.1 | 24.5% | 55.0% | 3.4% | 1985 | $1,618 | 17.6% | 79.6% | 6.1% |
| Oakbrook | 2.18 | 34.5 | 6.9% | 34.1% | 3.9% | 1988 | $1,728 | 44.8% | 96.2% | 3.7% |
| Fircrest | 2.57 | 35.7 | 13.5% | 61.7% | 5.7% | 1986 | $1,879 | 30.2% | 90.3% | 4.2% |
| Bagley Downs | 2.81 | 31.3 | 24.3% | 79.2% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,544 | 18.6% | 77.7% | 5.5% |
| Hamey Heights | 2.18 | 33.7 | 11.8% | 76.5% | 2.6% | 1970 | $1,332 | 21.0% | 80.5% | 5.6% |
| Landover-Sharmel | 2.19 | 33.1 | 20.4% | 65.5% | 7.5% | 2003 | $1,859 | 28.0% | 93.4% | 7.1% |
| Kevanna Park | 2.31 | 37.9 | 12.3% | 65.3% | 7.2% | 1995 | $1,606 | 16.9% | 98.9% | 5.0% |
| Van Mall | 2.13 | 39.8 | 14.1% | 73.0% | 6.9% | 1997 | $1,706 | 25.4% | 90.4% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Vancouver Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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