British Columbia · Census Agglomeration
Dawson Creek by the numbers
Dawson Creek is Canada's 120th largest metro area, home to about 20K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+8.2% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,202, the median age is 37.6 and January averages -13°C.
People
Population of Dawson Creek
The Dawson Creek census agglomeration had an estimated 20,264 people on July 1, 2025, up +8.2% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 17,878 people, -5.4% more than in 2016.
The City of Dawson Creek itself had an estimated 13,635 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Dawson Creek area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | 13,635 | 12,323 | +1.2% | 461 |
| Peace River D | 5,100 | 4,793 | -19.0% | 0 |
| Pouce Coupe | 813 | 762 | -3.8% | 370 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Dawson Creek
Age
Median age is 37.6 (Canada: 41.6). 15.2% of residents are 65 or older and 19.1% are under 15.
Languages
4.4% can speak both official languages. At home, 92.7% speak mostly English, 0.1% mostly French and 5.5% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 13.9% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 20.3% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 15.7% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Dawson Creek
Half of Dawson Creek households made more than $85,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Dawson Creek
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,202 a month on average, +2.0% from a year earlier and +13.1% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Dawson Creek
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Dawson Creek weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Dawson Creek A weather station, 4.0 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Dawson Creek questions, answered
What is the population of Dawson Creek?
The Dawson Creek metro area had an estimated 20,264 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Dawson Creek itself had about 13,635.
How much is rent in Dawson Creek?
In October 2025 the average rent in Dawson Creek was $959 for a one-bedroom and $1,202 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Dawson Creek?
The median household income in Dawson Creek was $85,000 before tax in 2020 ($76,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $101,000.
How cold does it get in Dawson Creek?
January averages -13.2°C, with average lows of -19.0°C. Dawson Creek gets about 173 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 22.2°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Dawson Creek bilingual?
4.4% of people in Dawson Creek can speak both English and French; 95.2% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Dawson Creek?
The median age in Dawson Creek was 37.6 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.