2016 Trends Analysis: Population

Despite the size of the Basin-Boundary population remaining relatively constant at the regional scale over the period 2011-2015, individual areas saw greater variability. A population increase was reported for eleven of 28 municipalities, with Nelson leading at 4%.

The Basin-Boundary population as a whole is projected to grow by about 7500 residents over the next 20 years, representing an overall increase of 4.5%. Again, projections vary by community, with the Castlegar Local Health Area being projected to grow at the highest rate (17%), and the Kettle Valley being projected to experience the greatest overall population decline (-14%).

For our full discussion of population trends and conditions, download the 2016 Population Trends Analysis.