Vancouver Island’s population has grown on average by 1.4% annually over the last 5 years, now totaling over 740,000 inhabitants.

Population by Regional District

Alberni-Clayoquot	31,280
Capital	364,108
Comox	63,335
Cowichan Valley	80,936
Mount Waddington	11,739
Nanaimo	145,870
Strathcona	43,769

Total Population Projections 2000 to 2030





 

Population Distribution by Age Group

0-17	18.1%
18-24	9.2%
25-64	55.3%
65+	17.4%

Average Family Income: $61,146

Family Income Distribution

Less than $20,000	11%
$20,000 to $79,999	63.7%
More than $80,000	25.3%

For more complete demographic information (sorted by community and regional district) consult the socio-economic profiles prepared by BC Stats.