Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia
British Columbia | Canada
| Primary City | Kitimat |
| Area of Postal Code V8C | 257.8 km² |
| Population | 9,133 |
| Male Population | 4,690 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 4,443 (48.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -11.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -1.0% |
| Median Age | 44.5 years |
| Male Median Age | 44.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 44.1 years |
| Area Codes | 250 |
| Postal Code Extensions | V8C 0A1, V8C 1A1, V8C 1A2, V8C 1A3, V8C 1A4, V8C 1A5, V8C 1A6, V8C 1A7, V8C 1A8, V8C 1A9 More |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 54.059607795388075° / -128.6449453710441° |
| Related Postal Codes | V8A, V8B, V8K, V8L, V8M, V8N, V8P, V8R, V8S, V8T |
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Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,262 | 9,771 | 9,227 | 8,337 | 9,133 | 9,549 | 9,938 |
| Population Density | 39.8 / km² | 37.9 / km² | 35.8 / km² | 32.3 / km² | 35.4 / km² | 37 / km² | 38.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia | -11% | -6.5% | -1% |
| Kitimat | -10.9% | -6.5% | -1% |
| British Columbia | +82.4% | +45.6% | +27.8% |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia Median Age
Median Age: 44.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia | 44.5 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 44.8 yrs |
| Kitimat | 44.5 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 44.8 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code V8C Population Density
Population Density: 35.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V8C | 9,133 | 257.8 km² | 35.4 / km² |
| Kitimat | 9,133 | 325.2 km² | 28.1 / km² |
| British Columbia | 5 million | 978,582 km² | 5.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 13 | — |
| Car repair | 17 | 24.4 years |
| Clothing stores | 12 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 34 | 27.6 years |
| Corporate management | 13 | 23.3 years |
| Education | 17 | 24.8 years |
| Electrical installation | 14 | 23.4 years |
| Gas station | 11 | — |
| General contractors | 11 | 26.5 years |
| Hairdressers | 13 | 20.7 years |
| Other accommodation | 24 | 24.3 years |
| Public administration | 38 | 30.5 years |
| Public parks | 12 | — |
| Real estate | 20 | 25.8 years |
| Religion | 26 | 26.1 years |
| Restaurants | 24 | 22.9 years |
| Shopping | 29 | 23.8 years |
| Social work | 13 | 23.3 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 22 | 22.5 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code V8C - Kitimat, British Columbia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,476 | $25,270 | $32,983 | $37,473 | $42,007 | $36,966 | $43,147 | $45,441 |
| Total GDP | $205.5M | $221.6M | $294.8M | $331.4M | $359.3M | $315M | $391.6M | $419.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code V8C CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V8C | 124,904 tn | 13.68 tn | 484.6 tons/km² |
| Kitimat | 107,092 tn | 11.73 tn | 329.3 tons/km² |
| British Columbia | 72,188,162 tn | 14.33 tn | 73.8 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code V8C CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 124,904 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 484.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (3.1) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Postal Code Extensions (288)
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