Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 25,774	$ 39,307	$ 22,543	$ 54,340
Net unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)	644	346	(20)	723
Net unrealized (gains) losses reclassified into net income	(70)	(4)	433	(37)
Net unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale	574	342	413	686
Net change in pension-related amounts
Amortization of loss	463	491	927	948
Net change in pension-related amounts	463	491	927	948
Other comprehensive income	1,037	833	1,340	1,634
Income tax effect on:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities	(174)	(94)	6	(198)
Net unrealized (gains) losses reclassified into net income on investment securities	19	1	(117)	10
Pension-related amounts	(125)	(135)	(250)	(260)
Income tax provision on other comprehensive income	(280)	(228)	(361)	(448)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	757	605	979	1,186
Comprehensive income	26,531	39,912	23,522	55,526
Comprehensive income attributed to non-controlling interest	0	0	0	(80)
Comprehensive income attributed to Vector Group Ltd.	$ 26,531	$ 39,912	$ 23,522	$ 55,446