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Yukon by the numbers
Yukon had 50,356 people on July 1, 2026, +2.45% from a year earlier. Explore its 1 metro areas and largest municipalities below.
Population50,356July 1, 2026
Growth, past year+2.45%+1,206 people
Unemployment—
Inflation (CPI)—
Median household income$100,0002020
Median age39.22021 Census
Speak English & French14.2%
Crime Severity Index195.42025
Minimum wage$18.51per hourPopulation
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0009-01, Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0287-01
Cities in Yukon
Largest municipalities in Yukon
| # | Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitehorse | 34,129 | 28,201 |
| 2 | Dawson (T) | 1,841 | 1,695 |
| 3 | Macpherson-Grizzly Valley | 1,634 | 1,540 |
| 4 | Yukon, Unorganized (NO) | 1,593 | 1,614 |
| 5 | Watson Lake (T) | 1,291 | 1,298 |
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