Demographics

Population

Ucluelet is a small town located in a sparsely populated region. In 2016, the region’s population was 5534 and Ucluelet’s population was 1717. Local populations tend to increase in the summer because seasonal workers move to the region to serve visitors.

Source: Statistics Canada – 2016 Census

Population by Age Characteristics

Ucluelet’s population is relatively young. Its median age in 2016 was 39.2, compared to the Provincial median of 43, and the Vancouver Island and Coast median of 47.8 (Source: Statistics Canada – 2016 Census).

On average Ucluelet has significantly more individuals under the age of 40 and significantly fewer individuals over the age of 60. The greatest differences are among the young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 and seniors between the ages of 60 and 79.

Ucluelet’s age characteristics are changing. The most dramatic changes are among children and seniors. There have also been notable increases and decreases among adults between the ages of 20 and 49.

The dramatic growth in the 70-79 age group (+82%) may be linked to growth in the 30-39 (+13%) and 40-49 (+18%) age groups as grandparents may be moving to Ucluelet to be closer to their descendants.

Immigration

Source: Statistics Canada – 2016 Census

Language

Source: Statistics Canada – 2016 Census