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Vancouver, WA Population by Age

The median age in Vancouver, WA is 37.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.74% were under the age of 15, 20.51% aged 15 to 29, 45.02% aged 30 to 64, 13.55% aged 65 to 84, and 2.18% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Vancouver, WA population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Vancouver's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 11,712 6.22%
5 to 9 years 12,089 6.42%
10 to 14 years 11,494 6.1%
15 to 19 years 10,511 5.58%
20 to 24 years 12,156 6.45%
25 to 29 years 15,956 8.47%
30 to 34 years 14,116 7.5%
35 to 39 years 13,125 6.97%
40 to 44 years 12,121 6.44%
45 to 49 years 11,370 6.04%
50 to 54 years 10,927 5.8%
55 to 59 years 11,715 6.22%
60 to 64 years 11,414 6.06%
65 to 69 years 9,523 5.06%
70 to 74 years 8,297 4.41%
75 to 79 years 4,152 2.2%
80 to 84 years 3,553 1.89%
85 years and over 4,100 2.18%
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Vancouver, WA population by age group

Key stats
57,962
Population under 25 years
55,318
Population aged 25-44
45,426
Population aged 45-64
29,625
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Vancouver's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Vancouver, WA population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 15,956 (8.47% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Vancouver, WA was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 15,956 (8.47%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Vancouver, WA was the 80-84 years with a population of 3,553 (1.89%).

Vancouver, WA population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Vancouver, WA's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Vancouver's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Vancouver, WA population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 117,137 (62.20% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 41,569 22.07%
18 to 64 years 117,137 62.2%
85 years and over 29,625 15.73%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Vancouver's population under 18 was 22.07%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Vancouver's working population (between 18 and 64) was 62.20%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Vancouver's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 15.73% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Vancouver, WA population pyramid

Population pyramid for Vancouver, WA is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Vancouver's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Vancouver, WA, is 28.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Vancouver, WA, is 24.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Vancouver, WA is 52.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Vancouver, WA is 4.2.
The graph shows Vancouver's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Vancouver, WA population pyramid i.e. Vancouver population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Vancouver, WA's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 6,578 5,134 11,712
5 to 9 years 5,718 6,371 12,089
10 to 14 years 6,187 5,307 11,494
15 to 19 years 4,851 5,660 10,511
20 to 24 years 6,012 6,144 12,156
25 to 29 years 8,055 7,901 15,956
30 to 34 years 7,315 6,801 14,116
35 to 39 years 6,651 6,474 13,125
40 to 44 years 6,119 6,002 12,121
45 to 49 years 5,689 5,681 11,370
50 to 54 years 5,466 5,461 10,927
55 to 59 years 5,835 5,880 11,715
60 to 64 years 5,544 5,870 11,414
65 to 69 years 4,607 4,916 9,523
70 to 74 years 3,693 4,604 8,297
75 to 79 years 1,719 2,433 4,152
80 to 84 years 1,580 1,973 3,553
85 years and over 1,478 2,622 4,100
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Things to know

What is the population of Vancouver, WA under 18?

Vancouver's population under the age of 18 is 41,569, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 22.07% of the total resident population of Vancouver, WA.

What is the aging population in Vancouver, WA?

Vancouver's population aged 65 years and above was 29,625. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 15.73% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Vancouver, WA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Vancouver age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Vancouver population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Vancouver. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Vancouver by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Vancouver.

Key observations

The largest age group in Vancouver, WA was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 15,956 (8.47%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Vancouver, WA was the 80-84 years with a population of 3,553 (1.89%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Vancouver population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Vancouver is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Vancouver total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Vancouver Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Vancouver, WA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Vancouver - Population and Percentage Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Vancouver population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Vancouver. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Vancouver population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Vancouver population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Vancouver is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Vancouver is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Vancouver Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Vancouver, WA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Vancouver, WA population pyramid, which represents the Vancouver population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Vancouver, WA, is 28.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Vancouver, WA, is 24.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Vancouver, WA is 52.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Vancouver, WA is 4.2.

Vancouver population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Vancouver population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Vancouver for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Vancouver for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Vancouver for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Vancouver Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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