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 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,468 | 1,905 | +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 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,905 | 2,472 | 450.27 |
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.
Harrison Hot Springs Population Trend & Context
Harrison Hot Springs had a 2021 census population of 1,905 — an increase of 437 (▲ 29.77%) people from the 1,468 recorded in 2016.
The village's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among British Columbia villages. The village's median age of 57.2 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.
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 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 935 | 970 | +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
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Harrison Hot Springs Population Compared to British Columbia
British Columbia's population in 2021 was 5,000,879, spread across the area. Here's how Harrison Hot Springs compares to the village's key indicators:
| Indicator | Harrison Hot Springs | British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,000 | $85,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 31.8% |
| Immigrants (%) | 18.5% | 29.0% |
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.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 120 12.80% | 105 10.80% | 12.50% | 225 11.80% |
| 65 to 69 years | 85 9.10% | 110 11.30% | 22.73% | 190 10.00% |
| 55 to 59 years | 95 10.20% | 80 8.20% | 15.79% | 180 9.40% |
| 70 to 74 years | 95 10.20% | 90 9.30% | 5.26% | 180 9.40% |
| 75 to 79 years | 65 7.00% | 75 7.70% | 13.33% | 140 7.30% |
| 50 to 54 years | 60 6.40% | 65 6.70% | 7.69% | 120 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 years | 50 5.30% | 65 6.70% | 23.08% | 115 6.00% |
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.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 56.70% | 56.20% | 56.70% |
| 65 years and over | 32.60% | 32.50% | 32.50% |
| 0 to 14 years | 10.70% | 10.80% | 10.80% |
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 village appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Harrison Hot Springs 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 Harrison Hot Springs include Ukrainian, British Isles, French, Dutch, and European.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 25.68% | 21.58% | 23.66% |
| Scottish | 24.04% | 22.63% | 23.12% |
| Irish | 16.94% | 16.32% | 16.67% |
| German | 15.30% | 17.37% | 16.13% |
| Canadian | 11.48% | 10.00% | 10.75% |
| Ukrainian | 7.65% | 7.89% | 7.80% |
| British Isles | 6.56% | 8.42% | 7.53% |
| French | 8.20% | 6.32% | 7.26% |
| Dutch | 6.01% | 8.42% | 6.99% |
| European | 6.01% | 5.79% | 5.91% |
Indigenous Identity in Harrison Hot Springs
About 6.97% of Harrison Hot Springs's population (130 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 93.03% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 15 people (0.80% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
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).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 135 |
| Germany | 30 |
| United States of America | 25 |
| Netherlands | 25 |
| South Africa, Republic of | 20 |
97.0% of Harrison Hot Springs's residents (1,805 people) are Canadian citizens, and 3.2% are not.
By generation status, 19.6% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 18.8% are second generation, and 61.3% are third generation or more.
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 Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 440 | 24.85% |
| 1 person | 250 | 14.10% |
| 3 persons | 95 | 5.35% |
| 4 persons | 60 | 3.40% |
| 5 or more persons | 35 | 2.00% |
Family and Household Structure in Harrison Hot Springs
Of census families in Harrison Hot Springs, 91.1% are couple families and 8.9% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.5 people.
28.2% of households in Harrison Hot Springs are one-person households, 58.8% are couple-family households, 4.5% are one-parent-family households, and 1.1% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 250 | 28.2% |
| Couple-family households | 520 | 58.8% |
| One-parent-family households | 40 | 4.5% |
| Multigenerational households | 10 | 1.1% |
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.
57.80% or most of the Harrison Hot Springs population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.90% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.70% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 255 | 280 | 535 | 57.80% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 160 | 140 | 295 | 31.90% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 40 | 50 | 90 | 9.70% |
Below national average 21.1% 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 Harrison Hot Springs is at 8.33% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 44.14% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.33% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Harrison Hot Springs, 27.5% worked full year full time in the reference year, 21.9% worked part year and/or part time, and 50.6% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 445 | 27.5% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 355 | 21.9% |
| Did not work | 820 | 50.6% |
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.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 90 | 85 | 175 |
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%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 55 | 30 | 11% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 50 | 10% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 60 | 10% |
| Public administration | 35 | 40 | 10% |
| Educational services | 30 | 50 | 9% |
| Construction | 55 | 10 | 8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 25 | 7% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 30 | 15 | 6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 30 | 10 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 10 | 5% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 30 | 10 | 5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 0 | 3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 15 | 3% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 10 | 0 | 2% |
| Information and cultural industries | 10 | 0 | 1% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 10 | 1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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: 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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 225 | 220 | 445 | 62.20% |
| No fixed workplace address | 115 | 30 | 150 | 21.00% |
| Worked at home | 45 | 80 | 125 | 17.50% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 34.70% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 25.40% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 17.80% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 11.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 11.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Harrison Hot Springs shed 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.
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 village speak English, 30 people speak French, 10 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 1,865 |
| French | 30 |
| Neither English nor French | 10 |
| English and French | 5 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 5.0% of Harrison Hot Springs's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 94.5% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.5% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,800 | 94.5% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 95 | 5.0% |
| Neither English nor French | 10 | 0.5% |
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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 83.5% | 94.0% |
| Non-official languages | 13.6% | 3.9% |
| French | 1.6% | 0.5% |
Religion
Harrison Hot Springs is predominantly Christian. About 735 of its population is Christian (355 males and 385 females).
The second largest religion in the village 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.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 39.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% |
| Islam | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Harrison Hot Springs
Schools
Parks
Community Centres
Places to Visit in Harrison Hot Springs
Historic Sites
Green Spaces in Harrison Hot Springs
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Park | Parks | 1.1 ha |
| Rendall Park | Parks | 1.6 ha |
| Woods Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Qwólts Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Dogwood Park | Parks | 0.0 ha |
| Peace Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| East Sector Lands | Nature Reserves | 127.9 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison Hot Springs
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Harrison Hot Springs has a population of 1,905 people, making it the 121st village in British Columbia. The population increased significantly from 1,468 in 2016, an increase of 437 people or 29.77%. The village has a population density of 347.3 people per km² across a land area of 5.49 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Harrison Hot Springs's population grew by 29.77% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 1,468 to 1,905 people, a gain of 437 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other British Columbia villages during this period. The median age of 57.20 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
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.
According to the 2021 Census, 7.0% of Harrison Hot Springs's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
97.0% of Harrison Hot Springs's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 8.9% of census families in Harrison Hot Springs, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 1.1% of all households in Harrison Hot Springs, per the 2021 Census.
5.0% of Harrison Hot Springs's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
Of the population aged 15 and over in Harrison Hot Springs, 27.5% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
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.