Demographics in Gibsons, BC
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Gibsons?
topPopulation by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2021 | 4,760 | |
| Male population | 2,105 | 44.2% |
| Female population | 2,655 | 55.8% |
| Average age | 51.2 |
Male population 44.2%
Female population 55.8%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 510 | 10.7% |
| 15 to 24 | 330 | 6.9% |
| 25 to 34 | 435 | 9.1% |
| 35 to 44 | 550 | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 | 495 | 10.4% |
| 55 to 64 | 805 | 16.9% |
| Over 65 | 1,640 | 34.4% |
Under 14 10.7%
15 to 24 6.9%
25 to 34 9.1%
35 to 44 11.5%
45 to 54 10.4%
55 to 64 16.9%
Over 65 34.4%
There are 4,760 residents in Gibsons, with an average age of 51.2. Males make up 44.2% of the population, while females account for 55.8%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Gibsons (1,640 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (805 people).
What is the marital status of Gibsons residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 1,765 | 41.5% |
| Common law | 545 | 12.8% |
| Single | 905 | 21.3% |
| Separated | 140 | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 490 | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 405 | 9.5% |
Married 41.5%
Common law 12.8%
Single 21.3%
Separated 3.3%
Divorced 11.5%
Widowed 9.5%
A total of 905 people in Gibsons have never been married (which represents 21.3% of the population). Wedded people in Gibsons (1,765 locals) account for 41.5% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 12.8% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 545 people).
What are the employment statistics in Gibsons?
top| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 30 | 1.4% |
| Business, finance and administration | 280 | 12.7% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 145 | 6.6% |
| Health | 220 | 10.0% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 310 | 14.0% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 140 | 6.3% |
| Sales and service | 590 | 26.7% |
| Trades and transport | 370 | 16.7% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 60 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 65 | 2.9% |
Management 1.4%
Business, finance and administration 12.7%
Natural and applied sciences 6.6%
Health 10.0%
Education, law, community and government services 14.0%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 6.3%
Sales and service 26.7%
Trades and transport 16.7%
Natural resources and agriculture 2.7%
Manufacturing and utilities 2.9%
Gibsons has an unemployment rate of 7.5%. Regarding the most common jobs in Gibsons, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (590 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (370 individuals) and Education, law, community and government services (310 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Gibsons?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 4,495 | 97.5% |
| French | 70 | 1.5% |
| English and French | 25 | 0.5% |
| Neither English nor French | 20 | 0.4% |
The majority of Gibsons residents (that’s 97.5%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Gibsons?
top| Median household income | $70,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $63,200 |
The median household income in Gibsons is $70,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $63,200 per year.
How many households are there in Gibsons?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 2,285 | |
| Owned households | 1,715 | 75.0% |
| Rented households | 570 | 25.0% |
Owned households 75.0%
Rented households 25.0%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.0 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 885 | 38.7% |
| 2 person | 895 | 39.2% |
| 3 person | 250 | 10.9% |
| 4 person | 185 | 8.1% |
| 5 person | 70 | 3.1% |
1 person 38.7%
2 person 39.2%
3 person 10.9%
4 person 8.1%
5 person 3.1%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 180 | 7.9% |
| 35 to 44 | 300 | 13.1% |
| 45 to 54 | 300 | 13.1% |
| 55 to 64 | 480 | 21.0% |
| Over 65 | 1,025 | 44.9% |
Under 34 7.9%
35 to 44 13.1%
45 to 54 13.1%
55 to 64 21.0%
Over 65 44.9%
There is a total of 2,285 households in Gibsons, 75% of which are owner-occupied and 25% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Gibsons is 2.0 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (895 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (885 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Gibsons, at 44.9%.
What are the housing characteristics in Gibsons?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 125 | 5.4% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 155 | 6.8% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 200 | 8.7% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 370 | 16.1% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 390 | 17.0% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 450 | 19.6% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 310 | 13.5% |
| After 2011 | 295 | 12.8% |
Before 1945 5.4%
Between 1946 and 1960 6.8%
Between 1961 and 1970 8.7%
Between 1971 and 1980 16.1%
Between 1981 and 1990 17.0%
Between 1991 and 2000 19.6%
Between 2001 and 2010 13.5%
After 2011 12.8%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 15 | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 315 | 13.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 835 | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 765 | 33.5% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 355 | 15.5% |
No bedrooms 0.7%
1 bedroom 13.8%
2 bedrooms 36.5%
2 bedrooms 33.5%
4 or more bedroom 15.5%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 1,270 | 55.5% |
| Apartments | 5 | 0.2% |
| Attached homes | 1,000 | 43.7% |
| Movable homes | 15 | 0.7% |
Single-detached homes 55.5%
Apartments 0.2%
Attached homes 43.7%
Movable homes 0.7%
| Median home value | $715,000 | |
| Average home value | $782,000 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 1,645 | 72.2% |
| Major repairs | 140 | 6.1% |
| Minor repairs | 495 | 21.7% |
Regular maintenance 72.2%
Minor repairs 21.7%
Major repairs 6.1%
Single-detached houses account for 55.5% of the residential buildings in Gibsons. Apartments make up 0.2% of the Gibsons housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $715,000 and the average figure sits at $782,000. Of all the properties in Gibsons, 2 bedrooms units include 835 (the highest share) and 3 bedrooms units have 765 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (72.2%) and minor repairs (21.7%).
What is the education level in Gibsons?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 430 | 10.7% |
| High school diploma | 995 | 24.8% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 350 | 8.7% |
| College diploma | 845 | 21.0% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 190 | 4.7% |
| University degree | 1,205 | 30.0% |
No diploma 10.7%
High school diploma 24.8%
Apprenticeship diploma 8.7%
College diploma 21.0%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 4.7%
University degree 30.0%
Approximately 24.8% of the population in Gibsons has a high school diploma (that’s 995 residents). Gibsons locals holding a college diploma (845 people) account for 21% of the resident pool. Additionally, 30% of them hold a university degree (1,205 people).
What is the average commute time in Gibsons?
top| Average commute time | 20 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 1,165 | 75.4% |
| By public transit | 75 | 4.8% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 230 | 14.9% |
| By other methods | 75 | 4.8% |
By car, truck or van 75.4%
By public transit 4.8%
By bicycle/by walking 14.9%
By other methods 4.8%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 685 | 56.8% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 505 | 41.9% |
| Commute to a different province | 15 | 1.2% |
Commute within the same municipality 56.8%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 41.9%
Commute to a different province 1.2%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 720 | 46.6% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 465 | 30.1% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 240 | 15.5% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 10 | 0.6% |
| More than 60 minutes | 110 | 7.1% |
Less than 15 minutes 46.6%
15 to 29 minutes 30.1%
30 to 44 minutes 15.5%
45 to 59 minutes 0.6%
More than 60 minutes 7.1%
Most employed people in Gibsons (720 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (465 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Gibsons is 20 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Gibsons locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at census subdivision area level. Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.