Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

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Population

112,477

1.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

Median Age

36.6

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Median Household Income

$55,595

6.55% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$247,400

8.94% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

50,135

2.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA had a population of 112k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $55,595. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew from 110,508 to 112,477, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $52,179 to $55,595, a 6.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.5%), White (Hispanic) (8.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.06%), Other (Hispanic) (3.99%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.83%). 19% of the people in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA speak a non-English language, and 93% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are Clark College (2,311 degrees awarded in 2017), International Air and Hospitality Academy (351 degrees), and Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus (73 degrees).

The median property value in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is $247,400, and the homeownership rate is 48.7%. Most people in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is 2 cars per household.

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

United States Washington

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.85%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

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

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.8%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (4.85%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.85%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Washington

52.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
71.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Columbia County, WA
68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

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 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.

Diversity

Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 112k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2018, 13.1% of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (14.7k people).

In 2018, there were 9.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.7k people) in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.04k White (Hispanic) and 5.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are Spanish (10,000 speakers), Russian (3,361 speakers), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (972 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.7k ± 1.15k
White (Hispanic)
9.04k ± 877
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.69k ± 713

13.6%

Hispanic Population

15.3k people

13.6% of the people in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are hispanic (15.3k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
10,000 speakers (9.53%)
Russian
3,361 speakers (3.2%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
972 speakers (0.926%)

19% of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 9.53% of the overall population of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are native Spanish speakers. 3.2% speak Russian and 0.926% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

14.7k people

13.2%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

14.2k people

As of 2018, 13.1% of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents (14.7k people) 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 City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was 13.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2018, the median age of all people in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was 36.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are getting staying the same age. In 2017, the average age of all Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,403 ± 1,760 people
Ukraine
1,568 ± 965 people
Russia
941 ± 750 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 5,403 Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents, followed by Ukraine with 1,568 and Russia with 941.

Citizenship

93%

2018 Citizenship

92.6%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93% of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was 92.6%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,768 ± 273
Gulf War (1990s)
1,162 ± 227
Gulf War (2001-)
1,075 ± 211

Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is $55,595. In 2018, 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 $142,699, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Redmond, Kirkland Cities, Inglewood & Finn Hill PUMA, WA, with respective values of $127,715 and $126,212.

Males in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,237. The income inequality in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA employs 50.1k people. The largest industries in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,150 people), Construction (3,899 people), and Hospitals (2,604 people), and the highest paying industries are Software publishing ($173,515), Scientific research & development services ($94,367), and Specialized design services ($88,852).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,595

2018 value

± $1,473

6.55%

1 Year Growth

± 3.78%

Households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have a median annual income of $55,595, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,179 in 2017, which represents a 6.55% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$55,078

Average Male Salary in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

± $8,545

$46,237

Average Female Salary in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

± $8,609

In 2017, full-time male employees in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA made 1.19 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

White
$46,163 ± $6,097
American Indian
$45,781 ± $35,714
Black
$44,789 ± $34,728

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA workers was White. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.429

2017 Wage GINI in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

0.442

2016 Wage GINI in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA

In 2017, the income inequality in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.84% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, 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 $142,699, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Redmond, Kirkland Cities, Inglewood & Finn Hill PUMA, WA, with respective values of $127,715 and $126,212.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA (16k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,651 ± 770
Hispanic
3,208 ± 419
Two Or More
920 ± 223

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

50.1k

2017 Value

2.82%

1 Year growth

± 2.82%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 2.82%, from 48.8k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,487 people), Miscellaneous managers (1,444 people), and Customer service representatives (1,109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,487 people), Miscellaneous managers (1,444 people), and Customer service representatives (1,109 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Insulation workers (6.39 times higher than expected), Musicians, singers, & related workers (4.15 times), and Roofers (4.09 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, by average salary, are Chief executives & legislators ($279,151), Physicians & surgeons ($222,931), and Marketing & sales managers ($166,323).

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.1k

2017 Value

2.82%

1 Year growth

± 2.82%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 2.82%, from 48.8k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,150 people), Construction (3,899 people), and Hospitals (2,604 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,150 people), Construction (3,899 people), and Hospitals (2,604 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA has an unusually high number of Foundries (6.75 times higher than expected), Water transportation (5.23 times), and Miscellaneous paper & pulp products (4.09 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, by average salary, are Software publishing ($173,515), Scientific research & development services ($94,367), and Specialized design services ($88,852).

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

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$296B

2015 Value in Washington

$444B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

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.

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
$26.3B
California
$14.2B
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).

Education

In 2017, universities in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA awarded 2,735 degrees. The student population of Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is skewed towards women, with 4,296 male students and 5,959 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are White (1,816 and 66.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (241 and 8.86%), Unknown (223 and 8.2%), and Two or More Races (171 and 6.28%).

The largest universities in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Clark College (2,311 and 84.5%), International Air and Hospitality Academy (351 and 12.8%), and Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus (73 and 2.67%).

The most popular majors in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,039 and 38%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (180 and 6.58%), and Other Air Transportation (179 and 6.54%).

The median tuition costs in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $3,370 and $8,723 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
120 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,039 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
128 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Registered Nursing with 120 degree-majorss 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clark College
2,311 degrees awarded
International Air and Hospitality Academy
351 degrees awarded
Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus
73 degrees awarded

$3,370

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clark College with 2,311 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,119

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,616

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,119 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA, which is 0.692 times less than the 1,616 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,816 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
241 degrees awarded
Unknown
223 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Clark County (Southwest)--Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA were to White students. These 1,816 degrees mean that there were 7.54 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 241 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was $247,400 in 2018, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $227,100 to $247,400, a 8.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA is 48.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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.

Housing

Property Value

$247,400

2018 Median

± $4,538

$227,100

2017 Median

± $3,785

In 2018, the median property value in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew to to $247,400 from the previous year's value of $227,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, 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 City (West & Central) PUMA, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$55,595

Median Household Income

± $1,473

45.7k

Number of Households

± 1,243

In 2018, the median household income of the 45.7k households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA grew to $55,595 from the previous year's value of $52,179.

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 $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA 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 $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

48.7%

2018 Homeownership

48.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 48.7% of the housing units in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.3%.

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

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
76.6%
Carpooled
9.38%
Worked At Home
6%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA was Drove Alone (76.6%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.38%) and those who Worked At Home (6%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

Health

91.2% of the population of Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Washington 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

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 its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$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.

Health Care Coverage

8.77%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vancouver City (West & Central) PUMA, WA declined by 34.4% from 13.4% to 8.77%.

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.