Categories in Carcross
Carcross Facts
| Area | 335.9 km² |
| Population | 267 |
| Male Population | 143 (53.7%) |
| Female Population | 124 (46.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +167.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.3% |
| Median Age | 44.8 years (Male: 46.6, Female: 41.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Yukon Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.16609, -134.70367 |
| Postal Codes | Y0B |
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Carcross Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100 | 142 | 189 | 261 | 267 |
| Population Density | 0.3 / km² | 0.4 / km² | 0.6 / km² | 0.8 / km² | 0.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Carcross Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 38.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcross | +161% | +83.8% | +38.1% |
| Yukon | +147.7% | +71.1% | +37.2% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Carcross Median Age
Median Age: 44.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcross | 44.8 yrs | 41.9 yrs | 46.6 yrs |
| Yukon | 39.3 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 39.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Carcross Population Density
Population Density: 0.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcross | 267 | 335.9 km² | 0.8 / km² |
| Yukon | 37,733 | 483,612.3 km² | 0.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Carcross Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Carcross
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Carcross CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcross | 4,470 tn | 16.74 tn | 13.3 tons/km² |
| Yukon | 630,059 tn | 16.7 tn | 1.3 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Carcross CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,470 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.5) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/19 | 4:33 AM | 3 | 30.2 km | 13,500 m | 61km NNW of Atlin, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/17 | 6:35 PM | 3 | 94.2 km | 500 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/17 | 6:35 PM | 3 | 94.2 km | 500 m | 40km ESE of Skagway, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/17 | 2:22 AM | 3.2 | 78.1 km | 11,780 m | 37km E of Skagway, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/16 | 7:17 PM | 3.6 | 32.8 km | 19,700 m | 62km NNW of Atlin, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 7:33 PM | 4 | 93.3 km | 3,700 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/10 | 5:42 AM | 4.6 | 92.9 km | 600 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/10 | 1:06 PM | 3.2 | 33.2 km | 13,300 m | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/05 | 2:42 PM | 3.5 | 74.8 km | 1,000 m | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/03 | 12:07 PM | 3.6 | 91.9 km | 17,700 m | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Carcross
Carcross, originally known as Caribou Crossing, is an unincorporated community in Yukon, Canada, on Bennett Lake and Nares Lake. It is home to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation. At the 2011 census it had a population of 289. is 74 km (46 mi) south-so..
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