British Columbia · Census Metropolitan Area
Kamloops by the numbers
Kamloops is Canada's 37th largest metro area, home to about 127K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+6.8% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,673, the median age is 42.8 and January averages -3°C.
People
Population of Kamloops
The Kamloops census metropolitan area had an estimated 127,198 people on July 1, 2025, up +6.8% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 114,142 people, +10.0% more than in 2016.
The City of Kamloops itself had an estimated 108,793 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Kamloops area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops | 108,793 | 97,902 | +8.4% | 329 |
| Thompson-Nicola P (Rivers and the Peaks) | 4,540 | 4,098 | +11.6% | 3 |
| Kamloops 1 | 4,362 | 3,915 | +29.6% | 29 |
| Chase | 2,591 | 2,399 | +4.9% | 639 |
| Logan Lake | 2,337 | 2,255 | +13.1% | 7 |
| Thompson-Nicola J (Copper Desert Country) | 1,958 | 1,796 | +13.7% | 0 |
| Sun Peaks Mountain | 1,546 | 1,404 | +127.9% | 34 |
| Sahhaltkum 4 | 348 | 316 | +3.9% | 24 |
| Whispering Pines 4 | 62 | 57 | -3.4% | 11 |
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 Kamloops
Age
Median age is 42.8 (Canada: 41.6). 21.1% of residents are 65 or older and 14.9% are under 15.
Languages
5.3% can speak both official languages. At home, 95.0% speak mostly English, 0.2% mostly French and 3.7% mostly another language.
Immigration
9.8% of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and 1.3% arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 24.5% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 19.8% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 12.1% 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 Kamloops
Half of Kamloops households made more than $87,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Unemployment rate
In September 2026, the unemployment rate was 3.6% and 59.6% of adults had a job.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0061-01, Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0459-01
Housing
Housing in Kamloops
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,673 a month on average, +7.9% from a year earlier and +37.9% over five years.
New homes being built
Builders started 1,223 new homes in the Kamloops area in the 12 months to September 2026, +67.5% from the year before. That is 9.6 new homes per 1,000 residents. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0154-01 (CMHC housing starts)
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 Kamloops
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Safety
Crime in Kamloops
The Crime Severity Index weighs each police-reported crime by how serious it is. Canada in 2006 = 100. Kamloops's index fell -4.5% in the latest year.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01
Every crime type in Kamloops → Car theft, break-ins, fraud, homicides and more.
Climate
Kamloops weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Kamloops A weather station, 7.8 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
Official city data
Kamloops open data & fun facts
City of Kamloops Open Data · 156 datasets
- Property Property data published on this portal.
- Postal Code Postal Code data published on this portal.
- Zoning Zoning boundaries.
- 200 Year Flood General mapping, flood support, and containment analysis.
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FAQ
Kamloops questions, answered
What is the population of Kamloops?
The Kamloops metro area had an estimated 127,198 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Kamloops itself had about 108,793.
How much is rent in Kamloops?
In October 2025 the average rent in Kamloops was $1,345 for a one-bedroom and $1,673 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Kamloops?
The median household income in Kamloops was $87,000 before tax in 2020 ($77,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $103,900.
What is the unemployment rate in Kamloops?
The unemployment rate in Kamloops was 3.6% in September 2026 (Labour Force Survey, three-month moving average, seasonally adjusted).
How cold does it get in Kamloops?
January averages -2.8°C, with average lows of -5.9°C. Kamloops gets about 63 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 28.9°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Kamloops bilingual?
5.3% of people in Kamloops can speak both English and French; 94.3% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Kamloops?
The median age in Kamloops was 42.8 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Is Kamloops safe?
Kamloops had a Crime Severity Index of 126.2 in 2025, compared with 75.0 for Canada as a whole. A lower number means less, and less serious, police-reported crime.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.