Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nakusp
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 22 | 32 years |
| Other accommodation | 21 | 44 years |
| Car repair | 18 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 18 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 15 | — |
| Shopping other | 12 | 25 years |
| Religion | 11 | 24 years |
| Education | 8 | — |
| Campgrounds | 7 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 7 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 7 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 6 | — |
| Public parks | 6 | — |
Nakusp Facts
| Area | 10.9 km² |
| Population | 1,655 |
| Male Population | 791 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 864 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +53.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.2% |
| Median Age | 50.9 years (Male: 50.8, Female: 50.9) |
| Area Codes | 250 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.24987, -117.80226 |
| Postal Codes | V0G |
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Nakusp Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,081 | 1,285 | 1,388 | 1,647 | 1,655 |
| Population Density | 99.4 / km² | 118.2 / km² | 127.6 / km² | 151.4 / km² | 152.2 / km² |
Nakusp Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakusp | +52.4% | +28.2% | +18.7% |
| British Columbia | +72.3% | +37.5% | +20.7% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Nakusp Median Age
Median Age: 50.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakusp | 50.9 yrs | 50.9 yrs | 50.8 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Nakusp Population Density
Population Density: 152 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakusp | 1,655 | 10.9 km² | 152 / km² |
| British Columbia | 4.8 million | 978,582 km² | 4.9 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Nakusp Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100
- 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 Nakusp
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Nakusp CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakusp | 23,855 tn | 14.41 tn | 2,193.6 tons/km² |
| British Columbia | 68,179,723 tn | 14.33 tn | 69.7 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,855 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,193.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/01 | 4:21 PM | 3.4 | 55.6 km | 1,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/98 | 8:46 PM | 3 | 32 km | 0 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/91 | 3:21 AM | 3.3 | 83.4 km | 7,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/91 | 9:00 AM | 3 | 83.4 km | 7,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/90 | 7:09 AM | 3.3 | 71.5 km | -862 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
Nakusp
The Village of Nakusp /nəˈkʌsp/ (Sinixt neqo'sp, Ktunaxa: ¢aǂnu ʔakuq̓nuk ) is a village located on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake, a portion of the Columbia River, in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It has a population of around 1,574,..
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