Categories in Vancouver
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vancouver
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 7,660 | 20 years |
| Corporate management | 5,740 | 22 years |
| Lawyers legal | 5,661 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 5,643 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 4,840 | 24 years |
| Gas station | 4,121 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 3,644 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 3,535 | 20 years |
| Shopping other | 2,421 | 23 years |
| Hairdressers | 2,138 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 2,077 | 21 years |
Vancouver Facts
| Area | 116.8 km² |
| Population | 698,568 |
| Male Population | 341,575 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 356,993 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +121.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.5% |
| Median Age | 39.7 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 40.2) |
| Area Codes | 604, 780 |
| Neighborhoods | Central, East Side, Fairview, Kitsilano, South Vancouver |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.24966, -123.11934 |
| Postal Codes | V5K, V5L, V5M, V5N, V5P, More |
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Vancouver Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 314,813 | 427,890 | 511,772 | 659,464 | 698,568 |
| Population Density | 2,695 / km² | 3,663 / km² | 4,381.1 / km² | 5,645.5 / km² | 5,980.3 / km² |
Vancouver Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | +109.5% | +54.1% | +28.9% |
| British Columbia | +72.3% | +37.5% | +20.7% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Vancouver Median Age
Median Age: 39.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 39.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Vancouver Population Density
Population Density: 5,980 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 698,568 | 116.8 km² | 5,980 / km² |
| British Columbia | 4.8 million | 978,582 km² | 4.9 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Vancouver Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Vancouver
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Vancouver
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vancouver
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Vancouver
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vancouver
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Vancouver CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 9,280,508 tn | 13.29 tn | 79,447.9 tons/km² |
| British Columbia | 68,179,723 tn | 14.33 tn | 69.7 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,280,508 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 79,447.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/18 | 5:09 PM | 3.19 | 47.6 km | 58,210 m | 20km SSW of Point Roberts, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/18 | 6:57 AM | 3.09 | 68.6 km | 12,690 m | 13km NW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/17 | 8:40 AM | 3.1 | 64.8 km | 16,270 m | 4km S of Marietta, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/17 | 11:03 AM | 3.09 | 71.1 km | 14,590 m | 9km NNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/16 | 6:50 AM | 3.16 | 82.7 km | 17,970 m | 4km ENE of Sudden Valley, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/16 | 6:06 PM | 3.45 | 97 km | 52,160 m | 13km WNW of Ault Field, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/16 | 6:36 PM | 3.1 | 61.7 km | 5,000 m | 30km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/15 | 7:39 AM | 4.79 | 74.9 km | 52,420 m | 17km NNE of Victoria, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/15 | 7:45 AM | 3.3 | 74 km | 7,800 m | 7km SE of Abbotsford, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/15 | 4:12 AM | 3.4 | 63.3 km | 3,410 m | 32km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
Vancouver
Vancouver (/væŋˈkuːvər/ or /vænˈkuːvər/) officially the City of Vancouver, is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. 2011 census recorded 603,502 people in the city, making it the eighth largest Canadian municipality. Th..
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