In 2024, the total population of British Columbia reached 5,698,430, with Dawson Creek accounting for 20,140 residents. This means Dawson Creek represents approximately 0.35% of the province’s population. As one of the key communities in northeastern BC, Dawson Creek is known for its role as the “Mile 0” of the Alaska Highway, combining small-town charm with a steadily growing and diverse population.
Dawson Creek City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 12,323
- Population, 2016: 12,178
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 1.2
- Total private dwellings: 6,189
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 5,405
- Population density per square kilometre: 461.1
- Land area in square kilometres: 26.72
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 450 | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 125 | 1.0% |
| Black | 125 | 1.0% |
| Filipino | 705 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin American | 40 | 0.3% |
| Southeast Asian | 175 | 1.4% |
| West Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 35 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 10,440 | 86.1% |
| Total | 12,120 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
The population is 20,140, making up about 0.35% of British Columbia’s total population.
The median age is 36.5 years, indicating a relatively young community.
In 2021, visible minorities made up about 22.22% of the population.
The Filipino community is the largest visible minority group, representing 3.38% of the total population.
As of 2021, the population density was 1.5 people per square kilometre, reflecting its wide-open geographic area.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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