Categories in New Westminster
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in New Westminster
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 514 | 20 years |
| Health and medical | 392 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 328 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 268 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 214 | 24 years |
| Lawyers legal | 198 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 170 | 24 years |
| Hairdressers | 147 | 21 years |
| Car repair | 142 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 134 | 19 years |
| Clothing stores | 123 | 19 years |
New Westminster Facts
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Population | 68,976 |
| Male Population | 33,829 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 35,147 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +109.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +29.1% |
| Median Age | 41.3 years (Male: 40.5, Female: 42.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $59,119 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 604, 780 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown New Westminster, Uptown, Sapperton, Glenbrooke North, Glenbrooke South |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.20678, -122.91092 |
| Postal Codes | V3L, V3M, V3N, V3S, V5V, More |
Map of New Westminster
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New Westminster Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,904 | 44,690 | 53,426 | 68,797 | 68,976 | 72,286 | 75,859 |
| Population Density | 2,080.9 / km² | 2,826.2 / km² | 3,378.7 / km² | 4,350.8 / km² | 4,362.1 / km² | 4,571.4 / km² | 4,797.4 / km² |
New Westminster Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 29.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Westminster | +109.6% | +54.3% | +29.1% |
| British Columbia | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
New Westminster Median Age
Median Age: 41.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Westminster | 41.3 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
New Westminster Population Density
Population Density: 4,362 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Westminster | 68,976 | 15.8 km² | 4,362 / km² |
| British Columbia | 4.8 million | 978,582 km² | 4.9 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
New Westminster Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [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.
Neighborhoods in New Westminster
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in New Westminster
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in New Westminster
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in New Westminster
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for New Westminster
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
New Westminster Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $44,729 | $42,752 | $45,250 | $50,033 | $49,058 | $53,907 | $58,266 | $59,119 |
| Total GDP | $4.4B | $4.8B | $5.6B | $6.5B | $7B | $8.1B | $9.4B | $9.7B |
New Westminster CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Westminster | 1,068,535 tn | 15.49 tn | 67,575.3 tons/km² |
| British Columbia | 68,179,723 tn | 14.33 tn | 69.7 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,068,535 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 67,575.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
- 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 greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/18 | 5:09 PM | 3.19 | 47.6 km | 58,210 m | 20km SSW of Point Roberts, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/18 | 6:57 AM | 3.09 | 65.7 km | 12,690 m | 13km NW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/17 | 8:40 AM | 3.1 | 53 km | 16,270 m | 4km S of Marietta, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/17 | 11:03 AM | 3.09 | 67.3 km | 14,590 m | 9km NNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/16 | 6:50 AM | 3.16 | 68.7 km | 17,970 m | 4km ENE of Sudden Valley, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/16 | 6:06 PM | 3.45 | 90.1 km | 52,160 m | 13km WNW of Ault Field, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/16 | 6:36 PM | 3.1 | 74.7 km | 5,000 m | 30km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/15 | 7:39 AM | 4.79 | 74.7 km | 52,420 m | 17km NNE of Victoria, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/15 | 7:45 AM | 3.3 | 58.2 km | 7,800 m | 7km SE of Abbotsford, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/15 | 4:12 AM | 3.4 | 76.2 km | 3,410 m | 32km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
New Westminster
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