British Columbia · Census Agglomeration
Terrace by the numbers
Terrace is Canada's 110th largest metro area, home to about 22K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+7.0% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,205, the median age is 39.6 and January averages -2°C.
People
Population of Terrace
The Terrace census agglomeration had an estimated 21,934 people on July 1, 2025, up +7.0% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 19,606 people, +2.3% more than in 2016.
The City of Terrace itself had an estimated 13,648 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Terrace area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace | 13,648 | 12,017 | +3.2% | 210 |
| Kitimat-Stikine E | 4,153 | 3,932 | -1.5% | 238 |
| Kitimat-Stikine C (Part 1) | 3,189 | 2,978 | +5.1% | 0 |
| Kitsumkaylum 1 | 320 | 315 | -5.7% | 65 |
| Kitselas 1 | 346 | 291 | +8.2% | 61 |
| Kulspai 6 | 81 | 73 | -16.1% | 1,022 |
| Kshish 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
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 Terrace
Age
Median age is 39.6 (Canada: 41.6). 16.4% of residents are 65 or older and 18.0% are under 15.
Languages
6.1% can speak both official languages. At home, 94.2% speak mostly English, 0.5% mostly French and 3.9% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 20.7% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 21.6% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 13.4% 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 Terrace
Half of Terrace households made more than $90,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Terrace
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,205 a month on average, +12.0% from a year earlier and +27.4% 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 Terrace
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Terrace weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Terrace Pcc weather station, 2.3 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Terrace questions, answered
What is the population of Terrace?
The Terrace metro area had an estimated 21,934 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Terrace itself had about 13,648.
How much is rent in Terrace?
In October 2025 the average rent in Terrace was $1,031 for a one-bedroom and $1,205 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Terrace?
The median household income in Terrace was $90,000 before tax in 2020 ($80,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $103,400.
How cold does it get in Terrace?
January averages -2.0°C, with average lows of -4.4°C. Terrace gets about 167 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 22.3°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Terrace bilingual?
6.1% of people in Terrace can speak both English and French; 93.4% speak English only and 0.1% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Terrace?
The median age in Terrace was 39.6 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.