Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Harrison Hot Springs census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Harrison Hot Springs. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 5.49 km2. The village has a population density of 347.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Harrison Hot Springs village's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Harrison Hot Springs on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Harrison Hot Springs has a population of around 1,905 people. The village's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Harrison Hot Springs has increased by 29.77%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,4681,905 +29.77%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.35% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Harrison Hot Springs's population is projected to reach approximately 2,472 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 450.27 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
1,9052,472450.27

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Harrison Hot Springs is around 935 while the female population is around 970.

Of the 1,905 total population in Harrison Hot Springs, the largest gender is female with around 970 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
935970 +3.61%

Is Harrison Hot Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Harrison Hot Springs compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against British Columbia, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

8.3%
Unemployment rate
0.1 pts below the province
44.1%
Employment rate
13.8 pts below the province
48.1%
Participation rate
15.2 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$74,000
Median household income
$11,000 below the province
10.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
0.8 pts below the province

Commute

60.1%
Commute under 30 minutes
5.7 pts below the province
80.5%
Commute by car
0.6 pts above the province
1.7%
Commute by public transit
7.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

65.0%
Single-detached houses
22.6 pts above the province
15.9%
Apartments (any building size)
27.6 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.10 people
Average household size
0.30people below the province
28.2%
One-person households
1.2 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Harrison Hot Springs has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 11.80% of the total population. The village median age is 57.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years120 12.80%105 10.80% 12.50%225 11.80%
65 to 69 years85 9.10%110 11.30% 22.73%190 10.00%
55 to 59 years95 10.20%80 8.20% 15.79%180 9.40%
70 to 74 years95 10.20%90 9.30% 5.26%180 9.40%
75 to 79 years65 7.00%75 7.70% 13.33%140 7.30%
50 to 54 years60 6.40%65 6.70% 7.69%120 6.30%
35 to 39 years50 5.30%65 6.70% 23.08%115 6.00%
45 to 49 years45 4.80%50 5.20% 10.00%95 5.00%
30 to 34 years40 4.30%40 4.10% 0.00%85 4.50%
40 to 44 years35 3.70%40 4.10% 12.50%80 4.20%
0 to 4 years45 4.80%30 3.10% 33.33%75 3.90%
5 to 9 years30 3.20%40 4.10% 25.00%70 3.70%
15 to 19 years35 3.70%35 3.60% 0.00%70 3.70%
80 to 84 years40 4.30%30 3.10% 25.00%70 3.70%
25 to 29 years30 3.20%35 3.60% 14.29%65 3.40%
Median age of the population58 57.60%56 56.40% 1.74%57 57.20%
10 to 14 years25 2.70%30 3.10% 16.67%55 2.90%
20 to 24 years25 2.70%25 2.60% 0.00%55 2.90%
Average age of the population52 51.50%51 50.70% 1.94%51 51.10%
85 years and over20 2.10%15 1.50% 25.00%40 2.10%

Broader Age Groups

If the village's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 56.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 32.50% and 10.80%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Harrison Hot Springs are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years10.70%10.80%10.80%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Harrison Hot Springs

Population of Harrison Hot Springs by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Harrison Hot Springs is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Harrison Hot Springs is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 23.66% of the total population, followed by Scottish (23.12%), Irish (16.67%), German (16.13%), and Canadian (10.75%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Ukrainian, British Isles, French, Dutch, and European.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English25.68%21.58%23.66%
Scottish24.04%22.63%23.12%
Irish16.94%16.32%16.67%
German15.30%17.37%16.13%
Canadian11.48%10.00%10.75%
Ukrainian7.65%7.89%7.80%
British Isles6.56%8.42%7.53%
French8.20%6.32%7.26%
Dutch6.01%8.42%6.99%
European6.01%5.79%5.91%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Harrison Hot Springs's population profile.

About 18.5% of Harrison Hot Springs's population are immigrants (345 people).

The top countries of origin for Harrison Hot Springs's immigrant population are United Kingdom (135), Germany (30), United States of America (25), Netherlands (25), South Africa, Republic of (20).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom135
Germany30
United States of America25
Netherlands25
South Africa, Republic of20

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 575 of Harrison Hot Springs's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 24.85% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.10% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.35%, 3.40%, and 2.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons44024.85%
1 person25014.10%
3 persons955.35%
4 persons603.40%
5 or more persons352.00%

Income in Harrison Hot Springs

Analyzing income distribution in Harrison Hot Springs can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Harrison Hot Springs is $37,600.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Harrison Hot Springs population or around 200 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 160 and 145 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Harrison Hot Springs's median household income is $74,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Harrison Hot Springs's median household income is 10,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the village's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Harrison Hot Springs

This data sheds light on the distribution of Harrison Hot Springs residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

57.00% or most of the Harrison Hot Springs population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.60% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.35% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.10% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree6907551,44557.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate42541083532.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher17530548019.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree13512526010.10%

Below national average 19.4% of Harrison Hot Springs's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Harrison Hot Springs

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Harrison Hot Springs. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 4.01% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate44.14%
Unemployment rate4.01%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Harrison Hot Springs's population (around 65.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 90 men and 85 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 175.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed9085175

Employment Industry Sectors

The Harrison Hot Springs industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Harrison Hot Springs is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Harrison Hot Springs has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (11%) works in the retail trade sector. The Accommodation and food services sector comes second at 10%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade553011%
Accommodation and food services305010%
Health care and social assistance156010%
Public administration354010%
Educational services30509%
Construction55108%
Transportation and warehousing35257%
Professional, scientific and technical services30156%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting30105%
Manufacturing30105%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services30105%
Wholesale trade1503%
Other services (except public administration)0153%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1002%
Information and cultural industries1001%
Finance and insurance001%
Real estate and rental and leasing0101%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Harrison Hot Springs residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Harrison Hot Springs: -45 Retail trade (11%), Accommodation and food services (10%), Health care and social assistance (10%)

Top occupation categories in Harrison Hot Springs: Sales and service occupations (25%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (16%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work22522044562.20%
No fixed workplace address1153015021.00%
Worked at home458012517.50%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Harrison Hot Springs residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Harrison Hot Springs residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Harrison Hot Springs spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the village's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the village.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes34.70%
15 to 29 minutes25.40%
30 to 44 minutes17.80%
45 to 59 minutes11.00%
60 minutes and over11.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Harrison Hot Springsshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Harrison Hot Springs's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
67.65%
Married or living common-law
32.35%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Harrison Hot Springs. About 1,865 people living in the province speak English, 30 people speak French, 10 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,865
French30
Neither English nor French10
English and French5

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English83.5%94.0%
Non-official languages13.6%3.9%
French1.6%0.5%

Religion

Harrison Hot Springs is predominantly Christian. About 735 of its population is Christian (355 males and 355 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 1.6% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Buddhist, both represent 0.5% and 0.0% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian39.4%
Sikh1.6%
Islam0.5%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%

Places to Visit in Harrison Hot Springs

Historic Sites

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison Hot Springs

According to the 2021 census, Harrison Hot Springs has a population of approximately 1,905 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Harrison Hot Springs increased by 29.77%.

Harrison Hot Springs has a population density of approximately 347.30 people per square kilometre.

Harrison Hot Springs covers a land area of approximately 5.49 km².

The median age of the population in Harrison Hot Springs is 57.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Harrison Hot Springs is English.

The median household income in Harrison Hot Springs is $74,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Harrison Hot Springs.

Christian is the predominant religion in Harrison Hot Springs.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.