Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dawson
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 21 | 41 years |
| Car repair | 18 | — |
| Restaurants | 11 | — |
| Electronics stores | 11 | — |
| Physicians and surgeons | 10 | — |
| Shopping | 10 | — |
| Gifts, cards and party supplies | 9 | — |
| Beauty salons | 7 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 5 | — |
| Advertising and marketing | 5 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 | — |
| Import and export | 5 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 5 | — |
| Public administration | 5 | 32 years |
Dawson Facts
| Area | 37.6 km² |
| Population | 1,498 |
| Male Population | 766 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 732 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +153.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.7% |
| Median Age | 39.3 years (Male: 39.7, Female: 38.8) |
| Area Codes | 867 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Yukon Time |
| Lat & Lng | 64.04321, -139.41668 |
| Postal Codes | Y0B |
Map of Dawson
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Dawson Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 590 | 854 | 1,065 | 1,461 | 1,498 |
| Population Density | 15.7 / km² | 22.7 / km² | 28.4 / km² | 38.9 / km² | 39.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dawson Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 37.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | +147.6% | +71.1% | +37.2% |
| Yukon | +147.7% | +71.1% | +37.2% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dawson Median Age
Median Age: 39.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | 39.3 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| Yukon | 39.3 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 39.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dawson Population Density
Population Density: 39.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | 1,498 | 37.6 km² | 39.9 / km² |
| Yukon | 37,733 | 483,612.3 km² | 0.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dawson Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dawson
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Dawson CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | 25,078 tn | 16.74 tn | 667.6 tons/km² |
| Yukon | 630,059 tn | 16.7 tn | 1.3 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Dawson CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,078 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 667.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/19 | 8:17 PM | 3.4 | 68.9 km | 10,000 m | 62km SSE of Eagle Village, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 9:27 PM | 3.1 | 96.5 km | 7,300 m | 53km E of Eagle Village, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/17 | 9:17 PM | 3 | 84.9 km | 8,200 m | 58km E of Eagle Village, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/16 | 5:27 AM | 3.3 | 88.5 km | 26,900 m | 68km E of Eagle Village, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/15 | 1:48 PM | 3.3 | 82.5 km | 7,600 m | 81km NE of Dawson, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/14 | 12:42 PM | 3 | 65.8 km | 6,500 m | 62km N of Dawson, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/12 | 2:41 PM | 3.1 | 96 km | 3,500 m | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/11 | 10:31 PM | 4 | 53.3 km | 10,000 m | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/11 | 4:51 AM | 3.5 | 99.1 km | 2,100 m | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/10 | 2:59 AM | 3.3 | 88.2 km | 8,400 m | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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