Invermere, BC Demographics
What is the population of Invermere, BC?
Population by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total Population | 3,915 | |
| Male Population | 1,890 | 48.3% |
| Female Population | 2,025 | 51.7% |
| Average Age | 44.0 |
Male Population 48.3%
Female Population 51.7%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 635 | 16.2% |
| 15 to 24 | 395 | 10.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 410 | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 | 595 | 15.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 440 | 11.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 500 | 12.7% |
| Over 65 | 950 | 24.2% |
Under 14 16.2%
15 to 24 10.1%
25 to 34 10.4%
35 to 44 15.2%
45 to 54 11.2%
55 to 64 12.7%
Over 65 24.2%
There are 3,915 residents in Invermere, BC, with an average age of 44.0. Males make up 48.3% of the population, while females account for 51.7%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Invermere, BC (950 individuals), followed by those aged under 14 (635 people).
What is the marital status of Invermere, BC residents?
| % of Total | ||
| Married | 1,485 | 45.2% |
| Common Law | 460 | 14.0% |
| Single | 775 | 23.6% |
| Separated | 80 | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 210 | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 275 | 8.4% |
Married 45.2%
Common Law 14%
Single 23.6%
Separated 2.4%
Divorced 6.4%
Widowed 8.4%
A total of 775 people in Invermere, BC have never been married (which represents 23.6% of the population). Wedded people in Invermere, BC (1,485 locals) account for 45.2% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 14% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 460 people).
What are the employment statistics in Invermere, BC?
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 10 | 0.5% |
| Business, finance and administration | 310 | 15.5% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 90 | 4.5% |
| Health | 140 | 7.0% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 215 | 10.7% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 75 | 3.7% |
| Sales and service | 605 | 30.2% |
| Trades and transport | 395 | 19.7% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 75 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 90 | 4.5% |
Management 0.5%
Business, finance and administration 15.5%
Natural and applied sciences 4.5%
Health 7%
Education, law, community and government services 10.7%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 3.7%
Sales and service 30.2%
Trades and transport 19.7%
Natural resources and agriculture 3.7%
Manufacturing and utilities 4.5%
Invermere, BC has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Regarding the most common jobs in Invermere, BC, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (605 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (395 individuals) and Business, finance and administration (310 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Invermere, BC?
| % of Total | ||
| English | 3,765 | 97.2% |
| French | 110 | 2.8% |
The majority of Invermere, BC residents (that’s 97.2%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Invermere, BC?
| Median household income | $84,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $75,000 |
The median household income in Invermere, BC is $84,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $75,000 per year.
How many households are there in Invermere, BC?
Homeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 1,665 | |
| Owned households | 1,175 | 70.6% |
| Rented households | 490 | 29.4% |
Owned households 70.6%
Rented households 29.4%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.3 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 525 | 31.7% |
| 2 person | 590 | 35.6% |
| 3 person | 225 | 13.6% |
| 4 person | 220 | 13.3% |
| 5 person | 95 | 5.7% |
1 person 31.7%
2 person 35.6%
3 person 13.6%
4 person 13.3%
5 person 5.7%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 205 | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 | 325 | 19.5% |
| 45 to 54 | 255 | 15.3% |
| 55 to 64 | 270 | 16.2% |
| Over 65 | 610 | 36.6% |
Under 34 12.3%
35 to 44 19.5%
45 to 54 15.3%
55 to 64 16.2%
Over 65 36.6%
There is a total of 1,665 households in Invermere, BC, 70.6% of which are owner-occupied and 29.4% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Invermere, BC is 2.3 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (590 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (525 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Invermere, BC, at 36.6%.
What are the housing characteristics of Invermere, BC?
Year built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 70 | 4.2% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 130 | 7.8% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 170 | 10.2% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 315 | 18.8% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 165 | 9.8% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 290 | 17.3% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 365 | 21.8% |
| After 2011 | 170 | 10.2% |
Before 1945 4.2%
Between 1946 and 1960 7.8%
Between 1961 and 1970 10.2%
Between 1971 and 1980 18.8%
Between 1981 and 1990 9.8%
Between 1991 and 2000 17.3%
Between 2001 and 2010 21.8%
After 2011 10.2%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 10 | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 145 | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 405 | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 550 | 33.1% |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 550 | 33.1% |
No bedrooms 0.6%
1 bedroom 8.7%
2 bedrooms 24.4%
3 bedrooms 33.1%
4 or more bedrooms 33.1%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 1,050 | 63.1% |
| Attached homes | 605 | 36.3% |
| Movable homes | 10 | 0.6% |
Single-detached homes 63.1%
Attached homes 36.3%
Movable homes 0.6%
| Median home value | $448,000 | |
| Average home value | $516,000 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 1,130 | 68.3% |
| Major repairs | 95 | 5.7% |
| Minor repairs | 430 | 26.0% |
Regular maintenance 68.3%
Major repairs 5.7%
Minor repairs 26%
Single-detached houses account for 63.1% of the residential buildings in Invermere, BC. Apartments make up of the Invermere, BC housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $448,000 and the average figure sits at $516,000. Of all the properties in Invermere, BC, 3 bedrooms units include 550 (the highest share) and 4 or more bedrooms units have 550 (second-highest share). Regarding year of construction, properties built between 2000 and 2010 and between 1971 and 1980 hold the highest counts, at 365 and 315, respectively. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (68.3%) and minor repairs (26%).
What is the education level in Invermere, BC?
| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 485 | 15.2% |
| High school diploma | 895 | 28.1% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 290 | 9.1% |
| College diploma | 675 | 21.2% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 80 | 2.5% |
| University degree | 760 | 23.9% |
No diploma 15.2%
High school diploma 28.1%
Apprenticeship diploma 9.1%
College diploma 21.2%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 2.5%
University degree 23.9%
Approximately 28.1% of the population in Invermere, BC has a high school diploma (that’s 895 residents). Invermere, BC locals holding a college diploma (675 people) account for 21.2% of the resident pool. Additionally, 23.9% of them hold a university degree (760 people).
What is the average commute time in Invermere, BC?
| Average commute time | 14min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 1,355 | 81.9% |
| By public transit | 10 | 0.6% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 265 | 16.0% |
| By other methods | 25 | 1.5% |
By car, truck or van 81.9%
By public transit 0.6%
By bicycle/by walking 16%
By other methods 1.5%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 865 | 62.9% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 450 | 32.7% |
| Commute to a different province | 60 | 4.4% |
Commute within the same municipality 62.9%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 32.7%
Commute to a different province 4.4%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 1,085 | 65.6% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 405 | 24.5% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 90 | 5.4% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 20 | 1.2% |
| More than 60 minutes | 55 | 3.3% |
Less than 15 minutes 65.6%
15 to 29 minutes 24.5%
30 to 44 minutes 5.4%
45 to 59 minutes 1.2%
More than 60 minutes 3.3%
Most employed people in Invermere, BC (1,085 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (405 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Invermere, BC is 14 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Invermere, BC 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.