Categories in Sooke
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sooke
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 98 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 60 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 55 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 47 | 17 years |
| Shopping other | 43 | 17 years |
| Health and medical | 42 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 39 | 19 years |
| General contractors | 38 | 23 years |
| Public parks | 36 | — |
| Sports and recreation | 32 | 23 years |
| Buses and trains | 28 | — |
| Public administration | 28 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 27 | 22 years |
| Travel and transportation | 26 | — |
Sooke Facts
| Area | 59.1 km² |
| Population | 12,792 |
| Male Population | 6,210 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 6,582 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +52.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.0% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 40.4, Female: 41.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $56,326 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 250 |
| Neighborhoods | South End, Eau Claire, Downtown Victoria |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 48.37463, -123.72762 |
| Postal Codes | V0S, V9Z |
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Sooke Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,388 | 9,939 | 10,839 | 12,153 | 12,792 | 13,384 | 14,006 |
| Population Density | 142 / km² | 168.3 / km² | 183.5 / km² | 205.8 / km² | 216.6 / km² | 226.6 / km² | 237.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSooke Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooke | +52.5% | +28.7% | +18% |
| British Columbia | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sooke Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooke | 40.9 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sooke Population Density
Population Density: 217 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooke | 12,792 | 59.1 km² | 217 / km² |
| British Columbia | 4.8 million | 978,582 km² | 4.9 / 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
Sooke Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sooke
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sooke
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
Sooke Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,968 | $35,022 | $34,323 | $37,594 | $37,607 | $42,603 | $48,704 | $56,326 |
| Total GDP | $381.1M | $417.7M | $420.6M | $481.3M | $501M | $599.3M | $729.8M | $859.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Sooke CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooke | 191,229 tn | 14.95 tn | 3,237.7 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 |
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
Sooke CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 191,229 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,237.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/18 | 11:09 AM | 4.07 | 76.4 km | 39,320 m | 33km NE of Quinault Census Designated Place, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/18 | 12:55 PM | 3.26 | 52.2 km | 23,090 m | 22km NNE of Sequim, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/18 | 5:09 PM | 3.19 | 63.1 km | 58,210 m | 20km SSW of Point Roberts, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/18 | 6:57 AM | 3.09 | 53.2 km | 12,690 m | 13km NW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/17 | 5:30 AM | 3.25 | 82.4 km | 54,220 m | 16km WSW of Port Ludlow, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/17 | 3:55 AM | 3.69 | 86.4 km | 56,450 m | 17km WSW of Port Ludlow, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/17 | 5:07 AM | 3.01 | 75.3 km | 23,260 m | 7km N of Port Townsend, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/17 | 11:03 AM | 3.09 | 55.2 km | 14,590 m | 9km NNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/17 | 8:05 PM | 3.58 | 94.6 km | 42,150 m | 25km ENE of Quinault Census Designated Place, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/16 | 6:06 PM | 3.45 | 66 km | 52,160 m | 13km WNW of Ault Field, Washington | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sooke
Sooke /suːk/ is a district municipality situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada. About a 30 minute drive from the city of Victoria (the capital of British Columbia), Sooke is considered the westernmost of the Greater Victoria region'..
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