Population

Kitimat's population was estimated to be 9,182 in 2008; up 148 from 9,044 in 2007. This positive change represents a 1.5% increase in population between the two years.

Numbers above are courtesy of BC Stats, the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. BC Stats releases population estimates for incorporated municipalities and regional districts in BC on an annual basis. Statistics Canada completes an enumeration every five years, in years ending with '01' and '06'. The Planning department also releases population estimates occasionally.

For a complete listing of population counts and estimates starting in 1953, please see our Population Table [PDF - 15 KB] document.

Please visit the agency websites: BC Stats; Statistics Canada; or call Community Planning & Development at 250-632-8910 for more information on Kitimat's population.