Vancouver Population 2026
Vancouver has a population of 196,442, making it the #128 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
196,442
Rank in United States
#128
Coordinates
45.64°N, 122.66°W
~52 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,776 km
2,345 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Washington
Cities near Vancouver
- Hazel Dell19,435 people · ~4 km away
- Salmon Creek19,686 people · ~8 km away
- Orchards19,556 people · ~8 km away
- Portland652,503 people · ~13 km away
- Beaverton96,577 people · ~20 km away
- Camas21,846 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vancouver?
Vancouver has a population of 196,442 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #128 biggest city in United States.
What state is Vancouver in?
Vancouver is located in Washington, United States.
Is Vancouver the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,776 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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