Dawson Creek, British Columbia
The City of Dawson Creek is a small city in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The municipality of 20.66 square kilometres (7.98 sq mi) had a population of 11,811 in 2007. Dawson Creek derives its name from the creek of the same name that runs through the community. The creek was named after George Mercer Dawson by a member of his land survey team when they passed through the area in August 1879. Once a small farming community, Dawson Creek became a regional centre when the western terminus of the Northern Alberta Railways was extended there in 1932. The community grew rapidly in 1942 as the US Army used the rail terminus as a transshipment point during construction of the Alaska Highway. In the 1950s, the city was connected to the interior of British Columbia via a highway and railway through the Rocky Mountains. Since the 1960s, growth has slowed. [1]
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Population in 2006: 10,994
Population in 2001: 10,754
Population change: 2.2%
Average property values in 2006:
| Dawson Creek |  $ 195,837 |
| British Columbia |  $ 418,703 |
| Canada |  $ 263,369 |
Median household income in 2005:
| Dawson Creek | $ 50,848 |
| British Columbia | $ 52,709 |
| Canada | $ 53,634 |
Median age in 2006:
| Dawson Creek | 35.6 |
| British Columbia | 40.8 |
| Canada | 39.5 |
Median rent in 2006:
| Dawson Creek | $ 621 |
| British Columbia | $ 752 |
| Canada | $ 671 |
Median mortgage payment in 2006:
| Dawson Creek | $ 791 |
| British Columbia | $ 876 |
| Canada | $ 839 |
Temperature Chart
| Temperature | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
| Daily Average (°C) | -15 | -11 | -5 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 4 | -7 | -12 |
| Daily Maximum (°C) | -9 | -5 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 9 | -2 | -7 |
| Daily Minimum (°C) | -21 | -17 | -11 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -12 | -18 |
| Canada Daily Average (°C) | -10 | -8 | -3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 6 | -1 | -8 |
Precipitation
| Precipitation | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
| Rainfall (mm) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 76 | 84 | 59 | 43 | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| Snowfall (mm) | 32 | 25 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 34 |
| Precipitation(mm) | 29 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 37 | 76 | 84 | 60 | 47 | 29 | 28 | 31 |
Racial Groups
| Racial Groups |
Dawson Creek Total |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,930 |
| Total visible minority population | 285 |
| Chinese | 60 |
| South Asian | 55 |
| Black | 25 |
| Filipino | 55 |
| Latin American | 10 |
| South East American | 45 |
| Arab | 10 |
| West Asian | 0 |
| Korean | 10 |
| Japenese | 0 |
| Visibile minority, n.i.e . | 0 |
| Multiple Visible minority | 20 |
| White | 10,645 |
Age characteristics
| Age characteristics |
Dawson Creek Total |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,995 |
| 0 to 4 years | 745 |
| 5 to 9 years | 725 |
| 10 to 14 years | 795 |
| 15 to 19 years | 815 |
| 20 to 24 years | 905 |
| 25 to 29 years | 735 |
| 30 to 34 years | 680 |
| 35 to 39 years | 765 |
| 40 to 44 years | 890 |
| 45 to 49 years | 870 |
| 50 to 54 years | 735 |
| 55 to 59 years | 610 |
| 60 to 64 years | 430 |
| 65 to 69 years | 355 |
| 70 to 74 years | 360 |
| 75 to 79 years | 270 |
| 80 to 84 years | 195 |
| 85 years and over | 120 |
Knowledge of languages
| Knowledge of languages |
Dawson Creek Total |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,930 |
| English only | 10,165 |
| French only | 10 |
| English and French | 705 |
| Neither English nor French | 55 |
| Immigrant status and period of immigration |
Dawson Creek Total |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,930 |
| Non-immigrants | 10,100 |
| Immigrants | 810 |
| Non-permanent residents | 15 |
Non-immigrants are persons who are Canadian citizens by birth. Although most Canadian citizens by birth were born in Canada, a small number were born outside Canada to Canadian parents.
Generation Status
| Generation Status |
Dawson Creek Total |
|---|---|
| Total Population (Over 15) | 8,650 |
| 1st generation | 795 |
| 2nd generation | 1,655 |
| 3rd generation or more | 6,205 |
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($):
| Dawson Creek | $ 26,856 |
| British Columbia | $ 24,867 |
| Canada | $ 25,615 |
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($):
| Dawson Creek | $ 24,561 |
| British Columbia | $ 22,785 |
| Canada | $ 23,307 |
Total income refers to the total money income received from all sources during calendar year 2005 by persons 15 years and over.
After-tax income refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial taxes paid for 2005.
After-tax income refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial taxes paid for 2005.
| Median income in 2005 - All private households: ($): | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | $ 50,848 |
| British Columbia | $ 52,709 |
| Canada | $ 53,634 |
| Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children: ($): | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | $ 84,068 |
| British Columbia | $ 79,509 |
| Canada | $ 82,156 |
| Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children: ($): | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | $ 64,246 |
| British Columbia | $ 63,969 |
| Canada | $ 62,503 |
| Median income in 2005 - One-person households: ($): | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | $ 24,439 |
| British Columbia | $ 27,773 |
| Canada | $ 26,720 |
Private household refers to a person or a group of persons (other than foreign residents) who occupy the same dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada.
It may consist of a family group (census family) with or without other persons, of two or more families sharing a dwelling, of a group of unrelated persons, or of one person living alone.
Household members who are temporarily absent on Census Day (e.g., temporary residents elsewhere) are considered as part of their usual household. For census purposes, every person is a member of one
and only one household. Unless otherwise specified, all data in household reports are for private households only.
| Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households: ($): | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | $ 45,989 |
| British Columbia | $ 46,472 |
| Canada | $ 46,584 |
| Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children: ($): | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | $ 72,782 |
| British Columbia | $ 68,639 |
| Canada | $ 69,711 |
| Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children: ($): | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | $ 55,465 |
| British Columbia | $ 55,748 |
| Canada | $ 53,667 |
| Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households: ($): | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | $ 22,775 |
| British Columbia | $ 24,987 |
| Canada | $ 23,888 |
Median rent in 2006:
| Dawson Creek | $ 621 |
| British Columbia | $ 752 |
| Canada | $ 671 |
Median mortgage payment in 2006:
| Dawson Creek | $ 791 |
| British Columbia | $ 876 |
| Canada | $ 839 |
Occupied private dwelling types
| Occupied private dwelling characteristics - as a % of total occupied private dwellings | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Single-detached houses | 66% |
| Semi-detached houses | 4% |
| Row houses | 6% |
| Apartments, duplex | 1% |
| Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys | 19% |
| Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys | 0% |
| Other dwellings | 5% |
Household characteristics
| Household characteristics | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children | 1,195 |
| Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children | 1,100 |
| One-person households | 1,525 |
| Other households types | 835 |
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
| Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total population 5 years and over | 10,140 |
| Lived at the same address 5 years ago | 4,995 |
| Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) | 3,000 |
| Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory | 1,360 |
| Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago | 635 |
| Lived in a different country 5 years ago | 150 |
Educational attainment
| Educational attainment | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total population 15 years and over | 8,735 |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 2,600 |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 2,505 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 1,160 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 1,315 |
| University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level | 210 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 860 |
Major field of study
| Major field of study | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total population 15 years and over | 8,735 |
| No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 5,105 |
| Education | 315 |
| Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 75 |
| Humanities | 120 |
| Social and behavioural sciences and law | 195 |
| Business, management and public administration | 575 |
| Physical and life sciences and technologies | 45 |
| Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 75 |
| Architecture, engineering, and related technologies | 1,070 |
| Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 185 |
| Health, parks, recreation and fitnes | 635 |
| Personal, protective and transportation services | 255 |
| Other | 0 |
Location of study
| Location of study | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total population 15 years and over | 8,735 |
| No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 5,105 |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 3,545 |
| Inside Canada | 3,245 |
| Outside Canada | 295 |
Labour force activity
| Labour force activity | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total population 15 years and over | 8,735 |
| In the labour force | 6,220 |
| Employed | 5,835 |
| Unemployed | 380 |
| Not in the labour force | 2,430 |
| Participation rate | 72 |
| Employment rate | 68 |
| Unemployment rate | 6 |
Employment rate
| Participatiion Rate: | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 72 |
| British Columbia | 66 |
| Canada | 67 |
| Employment rate: | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 68 |
| British Columbia | 62 |
| Canada | 62 |
| Unemployment rate: | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 6 |
| British Columbia | 6 |
| Canada | 7 |
Participation rate - Refers to the labour force in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006),
expressed as a percentage of the population 15 years and over excluding institutional residents.
Occupation for males
| Occupation for males | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total experienced labour force 15 years and over | 3,290 |
| Management occupations | 370 |
| Business, finance and administration occupations | 160 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 170 |
| Health occupations | 95 |
| Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 140 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 90 |
| Sales and service occupations | 625 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 1,175 |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 290 |
| Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities | 160 |
Occupation for females
| Occupation for females | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total experienced labour force 15 years and over | 2,885 |
| Management occupations | 240 |
| Business, finance and administration occupations | 700 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 20 |
| Health occupations | 290 |
| Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 315 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 70 |
| Sales and service occupations | 1,150 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 40 |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 20 |
| Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities | 30 |
Industry for males
| Industry for males | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total experienced labour force 15 years and over | 3,290 |
| Agriculture and other resource-based industries | 370 |
| Construction | 540 |
| Manufacturing | 315 |
| Wholesale trade | 175 |
| Retail trade | 475 |
| Finance and real estate | 95 |
| Health care and social services | 155 |
| Educational services | 120 |
| Business services | 515 |
| Other services | 520 |
Industry for females
| Industry for females | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total experienced labour force 15 years and over | 2,880 |
| Agriculture and other resource-based industries | 70 |
| Construction | 55 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Wholesale trade | 40 |
| Retail trade | 530 |
| Finance and real estate | 180 |
| Health care and social services | 525 |
| Educational services | 305 |
| Business services | 355 |
| Other services | 760 |
Language used most often at work
| Language used most often at work | Dawson Creek |
|---|---|
| Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 | 6,770 |
| English | 6,705 |
| French | 40 |
| Non-official language | 15 |
| English and French | 15 |
| English and non-official language | 0 |
| French and non-official language | 0 |
| English, French and non-official language | 0 |
Mode of transportation to work
| Car, truck, van, as driver: | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 4,375 |
| British Columbia | 1,353,790 |
| Canada | 10,644,330 |
| Car, truck, van, as passenger: | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 585 |
| British Columbia | 145,840 |
| Canada | 1,133,145 |
| Public transit: | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 30 |
| British Columbia | 195,145 |
| Canada | 1,622,725 |
| Walked or bicycled: | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 515 |
| British Columbia | 167,650 |
| Canada | 1,134,805 |
| All other modes: | |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 80 |
| British Columbia | 27,620 |
| Canada | 179,250 |
40th General Federal Election (2008)
Dawson Creek includes the following Electoral Districts:
Prince George--Peace River
Electoral results for all districts in Dawson Creek:
| Conservative: | 63.59% |
| Green: | 10.41% |
| Liberal: | 8.41% |
| NDP: | 17.58% |
Source information:
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