Businesses in Squamish, British Columbia
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 16.5%
Professional Services: 11.2%
Home Services: 9.8%
Medical: 8.8%
Restaurants: 7.5%
Industry: 7.2%
Hotels & Travel: 5.7%
Sports & Activities: 5.1%
Other: 28.2%
Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
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Automotive | 130 | 24.2 years | 4.2 | 6.8 |
Car parts | 15 | 23.7 years | 4.1 | 0.8 |
Car repair | 38 | 23.5 years | 4.2 | 2.0 |
Beauty & Spas | 54 | 22.7 years | 4.5 | 2.8 |
Beauty salons | 23 | 23.2 years | 4.6 | 1.2 |
Hairdressers | 17 | 21.8 years | 4.4 | 0.9 |
Community & Government | 60 | 24 years | 4.3 | 3.1 |
Public administration | 32 | 24.4 years | 4.3 | 1.7 |
Social work | 16 | 4.2 | 0.8 | |
Education | 71 | 26 years | 4.3 | 3.7 |
Entertainment | 22 | 4.3 | 1.2 | |
Financial Services | 75 | 20.6 years | 4.4 | 3.9 |
Loan companies | 31 | 21.3 years | 4.7 | 1.6 |
Food | 119 | 23 years | 4.1 | 6.2 |
Grocery stores and supermarkets | 24 | 23 years | 4.0 | 1.3 |
Home Services | 208 | 23.6 years | 4.3 | 10.9 |
General contractors | 56 | 22.5 years | 3.9 | 2.9 |
Other construction | 23 | 20 years | 3.8 | 1.2 |
Real estate | 23 | 4.2 | 1.2 | |
Hotels & Travel | 111 | 28.2 years | 4.3 | 5.8 |
Campgrounds | 16 | 4.1 | 0.8 | |
Hotels and motels | 15 | 34.2 years | 4.1 | 0.8 |
Other accommodation | 24 | 32.7 years | 4.1 | 1.3 |
Industry | 142 | 23.4 years | 4.5 | 7.5 |
Construction of buildings | 32 | 22.6 years | 4.1 | 1.7 |
Wholesale of construction supplies | 13 | 24.1 years | 3.8 | 0.7 |
Wholesale of machinery | 14 | 21.8 years | 4.3 | 0.7 |
Local Services | 60 | 22.5 years | 4.3 | 3.1 |
Photography | 16 | 4.9 | 0.8 | |
Medical | 175 | 21.7 years | 4.7 | 9.2 |
Health and medical | 72 | 21.4 years | 4.6 | 3.8 |
Pets | 14 | 24.4 years | 4.4 | 0.7 |
Professional Services | 108 | 23.6 years | 4.5 | 5.7 |
Specialized design | 14 | 5.0 | 0.7 | |
Religion | 24 | 24.8 years | 4.8 | 1.3 |
Churches | 13 | 25 years | 4.9 | 0.7 |
Restaurants | 198 | 24.6 years | 4.4 | 10.4 |
American restaurants | 13 | 4.4 | 0.7 | |
Bars, pubs and taverns | 14 | 25.8 years | 4.5 | 0.7 |
Cafes | 21 | 20.3 years | 4.6 | 1.1 |
Shopping | 453 | 22.8 years | 4.2 | 23.8 |
Clothing stores | 20 | 22.4 years | 4.1 | 1.0 |
Electronics stores | 21 | 23.8 years | 4.3 | 1.1 |
Hardware stores | 18 | 21.5 years | 3.8 | 0.9 |
Household appliances and goods | 25 | 23.1 years | 3.9 | 1.3 |
Shopping other | 26 | 23.4 years | 4.2 | 1.4 |
Sporting goods | 22 | 24.5 years | 4.2 | 1.2 |
Sports & Activities | 150 | 24 years | 4.6 | 7.9 |
Fitness centers | 25 | 4.5 | 1.3 | |
Public parks | 18 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
Area of Squamish, British Columbia | 104.9 km² |
Population | 19,050 |
Male Population | 9,673 (50.8%) |
Female Population | 9,377 (49.2%) |
Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +97.3% |
Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +25.5% |
Median Age | 36.7 |
Male Median Age | 36.7 |
Female Median Age | 36.8 |
Area Codes | 604, 780 |
Neighborhoods | Brackendale, Garibaldi Highlands |
Local Time | Saturday 5:24 AM |
Timezone | Pacific Standard Time |
Lat & Lng | 49.69925° / -123.15631° |
Postal Codes | V8B |
Squamish, British Columbia - Map
Squamish, British Columbia Population
Years 1975 to 2015Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
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Population | 9,655 | 12,949 | 15,176 | 19,050 |
Population Density | 92.1 / km² | 123.5 / km² | 144.7 / km² | 181.6 / km² |
Squamish, British Columbia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.5% from year 2000 to 2015Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
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Squamish, British Columbia | +97.3% | +47.1% | +25.5% |
British Columbia | +72.3% | +37.5% | +20.7% |
Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Squamish, British Columbia Median Age
Median Age: 36.7 yearsLocation | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
---|---|---|---|
Squamish, British Columbia | 36.7 years | 36.8 years | 36.7 years |
British Columbia | 42.3 years | 43.1 years | 41.4 years |
Canada | 40.6 years | 41.5 years | 39.6 years |
Squamish, British Columbia Population Tree
Population By Age and GenderAge | Male | Female | Total |
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Under 5 | 770 | 722 | 1,493 |
5-9 | 584 | 573 | 1,158 |
10-14 | 564 | 489 | 1,053 |
15-19 | 668 | 546 | 1,214 |
20-24 | 515 | 456 | 972 |
25-29 | 589 | 655 | 1,245 |
30-34 | 828 | 914 | 1,742 |
35-39 | 947 | 911 | 1,858 |
40-44 | 830 | 778 | 1,609 |
45-49 | 762 | 711 | 1,473 |
50-54 | 701 | 673 | 1,375 |
55-59 | 582 | 579 | 1,161 |
60-64 | 478 | 424 | 903 |
65-69 | 327 | 263 | 591 |
70-74 | 212 | 229 | 441 |
75-79 | 142 | 198 | 340 |
80-84 | 103 | 109 | 213 |
85 Plus | 71 | 147 | 218 |
Squamish, British Columbia Population Density
Population Density: 181.6 / km²Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
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Squamish, British Columbia | 19,050 | 104.9 km² | 181.6 / km² |
British Columbia | 4.8 million | 978,582 km² | 4.86 / km² |
Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Squamish, British Columbia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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 Squamish, British Columbia Area Code 604: 94.3%
Area Code 778: 5%
Other: 0.8%
Business distribution by price for Squamish, British Columbia
Moderate: 43.2%
Inexpensive: 39.8%
Very Expensive: 11.9%
Expensive: 5.1%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Squamish, British Columbia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per YearLocation | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
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Squamish, British Columbia | 257,000 t | 13.5 t | 2,450 t/km² |
British Columbia | 68,179,723 t | 14.3 t | 69.7 t/km² |
Canada | 521,999,336 t | 14.7 t | 52.9 t/km² |
Squamish, British Columbia CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 257,000 t |
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.5 t |
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,450 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10Landslide | High (7) |
Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 greaterDate | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
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6/8/18 | 10:09 AM | 3.19 | 97.3 km | 58,210 m | 20km SSW of Point Roberts, Washington | usgs.gov |
4/4/16 | 11:36 AM | 3.1 | 31.2 km | 5,000 m | 30km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
2/14/15 | 8:12 PM | 3.4 | 31.4 km | 3,410 m | 32km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
12/11/14 | 6:53 AM | 3.2 | 67.1 km | 65,800 m | 17km W of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
8/11/11 | 11:02 PM | 3.3 | 57.4 km | 19,500 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
8/2/04 | 10:22 PM | 3.1 | 71.2 km | 66,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
11/29/02 | 3:52 AM | 3.8 | 85.7 km | 13,062 m | Strait of Georgia, Washington | usgs.gov |
11/10/01 | 10:30 AM | 3.4 | 85.4 km | 15,192 m | Strait of Georgia, Washington | usgs.gov |
6/24/97 | 7:40 AM | 4.4 | 61.5 km | 3,300 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
6/13/97 | 6:44 AM | 3.4 | 61 km | 3,500 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
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Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Squamish, British Columbia Postal Code V8B: 90.8%
Postal Code V0N: 9.1%
Other: 0.1%
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