Growth Projections & Trends

The Yukon Bureau of Statistics completed growth projections for Dawson in 2016. The most likely scenario projected the 2030 population at 2,720, an increase of 560 people compared to the 2016 population.

Based on the historic and projected population profile of Dawson, the community demography tends to remain relatively unchanged. Overall, the demographic projections for Dawson suggest the population will age moderately, with a mean age of under 40. Dawson has many employment opportunities for residents and is successful in attracting new residents during what is usually the most critical age to bring them into a community. To create growth in the community, Dawson must retain its residents for the long term.