Population in 2011: 58,584
Population in 2006: 55,418
Population in 2001: 51,530
2006 to 2011 population change
2001 to 2006 population changeThis city: | 7.5% |
Province: | 5.3% |
Total private dwellings: 27,860
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 24,426
Land area (km2): 1040.82
Population density per square kilometreHere: | 56.3 |
Nearby towns and cities: | 69.0 |
Vernon population and dwellings statisticsOther nearby cities
- Kelowna (pop. 179,839, 39.8 km)
- Duck Lake (pop. 6,281, 31.3 km)
- Armstrong (pop. 4,830, 19.4 km)
- Enderby (pop. 2,932, 32.0 km)
- Lumby (pop. 1,731, 30.2 km)
Earning and income in 2005
Median earnings in 2005This city: | 22,513 CAD |
British Columbia: | 25,722 CAD |
Median income in 2005Here: | 23,308 CAD |
Province: | 24,867 CAD |
Percent of persons in low income before taxThis city: | 14.8% |
Province: | 17.3% |
Composition of total income in this city
Earnings and income details for VernonOccupation and industry
Participation rateThis city: | 61.0% |
Province: | 65.6% |
Employment rateThis city: | 57.3% |
Province: | 61.6% |
Labour force activity in Vernon
Mode of transportation to work
Labour, occupation and industry details for this city
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Age characteristics
Median age of the population
Percent of the population aged 15 and overThis city: | 85.6% |
Province: | 84.6% |
Age characteristics of VernonNotable people related to Vernon
Famous people born in Vernon:
- Leonard Marchand (Politician)
- Raymond Wladichuk (NFL Player)
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Citizenship and immigration
Total visible minority populationTotal: 2,030This city: | 3.7% |
British Columbia: | 24.8% |
Male: 1,010This city: | 3.9% |
British Columbia: | 24.2% |
Female: 1,020This city: | 3.6% |
Province: | 25.3% |
Aboriginal identity populationTotal: 3,375This city: | 6.2% |
British Columbia: | 4.8% |
Male: 1,655This city: | 6.3% |
British Columbia: | 4.7% |
Female: 1,725Here: | 6.1% |
British Columbia: | 4.9% |
This city Minority Population Characteristics
Vernon citizenship and immigration DetailsVernon schools
- W L Seaton Secondary (2701 41 Ave, Gradespan: 8-12, Enrollment: 799)
- Continuing Ed SD 22 (2901 29 St, Gradespan: 11-12, Enrollment: 75)
- Clarence Fulton Secondary (2301 Fulton Rd, Gradespan: 8-12, Enrollment: 767)
- Silver Star Elementary (1401-35 Ave., Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 355)
- Harwood Elementary (4320 20 St, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 394)
- 6 Mile Alternate (2901 29 St, Gradespan: 10-12, Enrollment: 2)
- Alexis Park StrongStart Centre (4520 35 St, Gradespan: Pre-K)
- Ellison Elementary (PO Box 2400, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 339)
- B X Elementary (5849 Silver Star Rd, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 423)
- Vernon Secondary (2303 18 St, Gradespan: 8-12, Enrollment: 928)
- Hillview Elementary (1822 Francis St, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 304)
- Open Door Alternate School (2901 29 St, Gradespan: 10-12, Enrollment: 56)
- Harwood StrongStart Centre (4320 20 St, Gradespan: Pre-K)
- Kalamalka Secondary (7900 McClounie Rd, Gradespan: 8-12, Enrollment: 655)
- Okanagan Landing Elementary (7322 Grant Rd, Gradespan: K-7, Enrollment: 355)
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Marital Status
Married or living with a common-law partner
Not married and not living with a common-law partnerTotal: 20,500Here: | 40.9% |
British Columbia: | 42.1% |
Male: 8,995Here: | 37.8% |
British Columbia: | 40.6% |
Female: 11,505Here: | 43.7% |
British Columbia: | 43.6% |
Vernon marital status detailsFamilies and households characteristics
Language
Knowledge of official languages in this city
First official language spoken in this city
Language most often used at home
Other languages used at home
Language most often used at work
Language details for VernonMobility status in 2006
This city - Place of residence in 2005
Vernon - Place of residence in 2001
Vernon mobility detailsEducation
Education attainment in this city
Education in VernonAirports Located in this city
- Vernon Regional Airport (ICAO: CYVK)
- Vernon/Wildlife Water Aerodrome (TC LID: CVW2)
Companies inside this city
- Cyan Corporation
- Darford International Inc.
- FAR WEST INDUSTRIES INC.
- KnightHawk Inc.
- The Pacific Northwest Herb Corporation
Federal Corporations inside this city
- MOUNTY PROPERTIES LIMITED
- 6276521 CANADA INC.
- Alpha-Zulu Sourcing Ltd.
- C.L. MATILE RETAIL STORES LTD.
- Cantalope Product Marketing Inc.
- FIELD OF DREAMS MINISTRY OF HOPE
- INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-CANADA FOUNDATION
- MWH GEO-SURVEYS LTD.
- TELIFON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
- Wedded Bliss Photography Inc.
- JBC Home Renovation And Commercial Service Inc.
Hospitals Located in Vernon
Radio stations Located in Vernon
- CICF-FM (105.7)
- CKIZ-FM (107.5)
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Source:
Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13 2007 and
Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-XWE. Ottawa. Released October 24, 2012.
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