Campbell River Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Campbell River. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:134 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Campbell River Population

Total Population (2021)

35,519

Total Population (2016)

33,007

Population Growth

+7.6% (+2,512)

Growth Rank

#212 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.0%17,420

Female

51.0%18,100

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.962

Average Age

45.8

Median Age

Age Rank

#512 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

1,475(4.2%)

5–9

1,800(5.1%)

10–14

1,910(5.4%)

15–19

1,755(4.9%)

20–24

1,555(4.4%)

25–29

1,765(5.0%)

30–34

2,060(5.8%)

35–39

2,145(6.0%)

40–44

2,130(6.0%)

45–49

1,970(5.5%)

50–54

2,105(5.9%)

55–59

2,560(7.2%)

60–64

3,025(8.5%)

65–69

2,985(8.4%)

70–74

2,585(7.3%)

75–79

1,710(4.8%)

80–84

1,005(2.8%)

85+

975(2.7%)

Campbell River Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.2

Total Private Dwellings

16,194

Occupied Private Dwellings

15,557

Size Distribution

1 Person

4,590 (29.5%)

2 Persons

6,430 (41.3%)

3 Persons

2,025 (13.0%)

4 Persons

1,650 (10.6%)

5+ Persons

860 (5.5%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,960(19.0%)

Couples without children

5,025(32.3%)

One-parent families

1,325(8.5%)

One-person households

4,590(29.5%)

Multigenerational

295(1.9%)

Multiple-family

75(0.5%)

Campbell River Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$79,600After tax

Median Household Income

$70,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$42,760After tax

Median Individual Income

$36,800After tax

Income Rank

#449 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

77.6%

Employment Income

59.7%

Government Transfers

22.3%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,970(6.8%)

$10k–$20k

3,480(12.0%)

$20k–$30k

4,725(16.3%)

$30k–$40k

4,235(14.6%)

$40k–$50k

3,600(12.4%)

$50k–$60k

2,785(9.6%)

$60k–$70k

1,945(6.7%)

$70k–$80k

1,650(5.7%)

$80k–$90k

1,150(4.0%)

$90k–$100k

920(3.2%)

$100k+

2,495(8.6%)

Campbell River Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

51.5%

Unemployment Rate

8.7%

Total Labour Force

16,780

Employed

15,305

Unemployed

1,465

Not in Labour Force

12,930

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

10.0%

Children (0–17)

12.3%

Adults (18–64)

8.0%

Seniors (65+)

12.8%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2970 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.264

Campbell River Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

32,615 (92.6%)

French Only

10 (0.0%)

English & French

2,465 (7.0%)

Neither

115 (0.3%)

Mother Tongue

English

31,970 (90.8%)

French

500 (1.4%)

Non-official languages

2,280 (6.5%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

31,970(90.8%)

French

500(1.4%)

Tagalog

200(0.6%)

Punjabi

155(0.4%)

Spanish

150(0.4%)

Vietnamese

150(0.4%)

Cantonese

80(0.2%)

Italian

75(0.2%)

Korean

75(0.2%)

Mandarin

65(0.2%)

Campbell River Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

9,450(60.8%)

Semi-detached

795(5.1%)

Row house

1,060(6.8%)

Duplex

705(4.5%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

2,835(18.2%)

Other attached

5(0.0%)

Movable

705(4.5%)

Community snapshot

About Campbell River

Campbell River is on the east coast of Vancouver Island, where Discovery Passage narrows opposite Quadra Island. It markets itself as the Salmon Capital of the World: a working harbour, the Tyee Club, and a long pier still frame the waterfront. Elk Falls and the Campbell River canyon sit just inland. About 36,000 people live in Campbell River.

Known for

Salmon fishing and the Tyee Club
Discovery Passage and the Quadra Island ferry
Elk Falls and the Campbell River canyon
Working harbour and Discovery Pier
North Island service and mill-town heritage

See & do

Discovery Pier
Long public fishing pier on the harbour.
Elk Falls Provincial Park
Canyon, suspension bridge, and waterfall a short drive inland.
Museum at Campbell River
Maritime, First Nations, and fishing history on the waterfront.
Maritime Heritage Centre
Restored seine boat and harbour museum.
Quadra Island ferry
Short crossing from downtown to Quadra’s trails and beaches.

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