| Area of Whitehorse | 428 km² |
| Population | 26,016 |
| Male Population | 12,902 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 13,114 (50.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +147.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +37.2% |
| Median Age | 37.1 years old |
| Male Median Age | 36.6 years old |
| Female Median Age | 37.6 years old |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
Whitehorse Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,500 | 15,201 | 18,960 | 26,016 |
| Population Density | 24.5 / km² | 35.5 / km² | 44.3 / km² | 60.8 / km² |
Whitehorse Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 37.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | +147.8% | +71.1% | +37.2% |
| Yukon | +147.7% | +71.1% | +37.2% |
| Canada | +55.4% | +29.9% | +17.1% |
Whitehorse Median Age
Median Age: 37.1 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 37.1 years | 36.6 years | 37.6 years |
| Yukon | 39.4 years | 39.4 years | 39.3 years |
Whitehorse Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 816 | 760 | 1,576 |
| 5-9 | 783 | 748 | 1,532 |
| 10-14 | 805 | 793 | 1,599 |
| 15-19 | 956 | 838 | 1,794 |
| 20-24 | 989 | 882 | 1,872 |
| 25-29 | 978 | 983 | 1,962 |
| 30-34 | 838 | 1,011 | 1,850 |
| 35-39 | 917 | 1,044 | 1,962 |
| 40-44 | 922 | 1,016 | 1,939 |
| 45-49 | 1,012 | 1,145 | 2,157 |
| 50-54 | 1,090 | 1,156 | 2,247 |
| 55-59 | 973 | 922 | 1,895 |
| 60-64 | 766 | 754 | 1,520 |
| 65-69 | 458 | 391 | 850 |
| 70-74 | 274 | 240 | 515 |
| 75-79 | 151 | 207 | 358 |
| 80-84 | 117 | 106 | 224 |
| 85 Plus | 56 | 117 | 174 |
Whitehorse Population Density
Population Density: 60.8 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 26,016 | 428 km² | 60.8 / km² |
| Yukon | 37,894 | 483,699.4 km² | 0.08 / km² |
Whitehorse Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 911 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 8,673 | 25.3% | 776 |
| 1910 | 4,091 | -52.8% | -4,582 |
| 1920 | 1,802 | -56% | -2,289 |
| 1930 | 1,687 | -6.4% | -115 |
| 1940 | 2,169 | 28.6% | 482 |
| 1950 | 3,971 | 83.1% | 1,802 |
| 1960 | 6,983 | 75.8% | 3,012 |
| 1970 | 9,079 | 30% | 2,096 |
| 1990 | 15,201 | 29.4% | 3,061 |
| 2000 | 18,960 | 24.7% | 3,759 |
| 2020 | 27,442 | 20.3% | 4,241 |
| 2030 | 30,236 | 10.2% | 2,794 |
| 2040 | 32,662 | 8% | 2,426 |
| 2050 | 35,006 | 7.2% | 2,344 |
| 2060 | 37,219 | 6.3% | 2,213 |
| 2070 | 38,995 | 4.8% | 1,776 |
| 2080 | 40,211 | 3.1% | 1,216 |
| 2090 | 40,711 | 1.2% | 500 |
| 2100 | 40,329 | -0.9% | -382 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Whitehorse CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 435,089 t | 16.7 t | 1,016 t/km² |
| Yukon | 632,839 t | 16.7 t | 1.31 t/km² |
Whitehorse Annual Weather Averages
May Historical Weather Data (1900 to 2020)
Average Temp
7.3°C
45.2°F
Average High
14.0°C
57.3°F
Average Low
0.7°C
33.2°F
Record High Temperature
34.5°C
94.1°F
Record Low Temperature
-15.0°C
5.0°F
Average Precipitation
15.5 mm
0.6 in
Average Precipitation Days (≥ 0.254 mm)
6.2 days
Average Snowfall
22.2 mm
0.9 in
Average Snowfall Days (≥ 25 mm)
0.3 days
1. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
2. Lawrimore, Jay H.; Ray, Ron; Applequist, Scott; Korzeniewski, Bryant; Menne, Matthew J. (2016): Global Summary of the Month (GSOM), Version 1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QV3JJ5. Accessed Fri, 08 May 2020 06:54:17 GMT.
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (2.2) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
2. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Other places in Yukon
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek | 26.1 km² | 116 | 4.44 / km² |
| Burwash Landing | 30.7 km² | 87 | 2.83 / km² |
| Carcross/Tagish First Nation | 23 km² | 361 | 15.7 / km² |
| Carmacks | 44.1 km² | 554 | 12.6 / km² |
| Dawson | 29.2 km² | 1,279 | 43.7 / km² |
| Destruction Bay | 14.7 km² | 31 | 2.11 / km² |
| Faro | 212.5 km² | 385 | 1.81 / km² |
| Haines Junction | 28.4 km² | 638 | 22.5 / km² |
| Hamlet of Mount Lorne | 172 km² | 451 | 2.62 / km² |
| Ibex Valley | 208 km² | 364 | 1.75 / km² |
| Johnsons Crossing | 23.7 km² | 16 | 0.68 / km² |
| Keno Hill | 54 km² | 31 | 0.57 / km² |
| Mayo | 16.1 km² | 338 | 21.0 / km² |
| Old Crow | 15.2 km² | 234 | 15.4 / km² |
| Pelly Crossing | 34.9 km² | 371 | 10.6 / km² |
| Ross River | 21.5 km² | 389 | 18.1 / km² |
| Stewart Crossing | 30.6 km² | 27 | 0.88 / km² |
| Swift River | 2.632 km² | 1 | 0.38 / km² |
| Tagish | 56.2 km² | 427 | 7.6 / km² |
| Teslin | 2.421 km² | 172 | 71.0 / km² |
| Upper Liard | 4.371 km² | 110 | 25.2 / km² |
| Watson Lake | 7.1 km² | 836 | 118.5 / km² |
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