Categories in Peace River, Alberta
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Peace River, Alberta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 52 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 44 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 42 | 26 years |
| Car repair | 41 | 25 years |
| Public administration | 37 | 29 years |
| Accountants | 37 | 25 years |
| Lawyers legal | 36 | 25 years |
| Gas station | 34 | 25 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 31 | 21 years |
| General contractors | 31 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 30 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 26 | 22 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 24 | 21 years |
| Health and medical | 24 | 26 years |
| Religion | 23 | 26 years |
| Automotive | 23 | 21 years |
| Education | 22 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 22 | 27 years |
| Financial services | 21 | 25 years |
| Other membership organizations | 18 | 34 years |
| Electronics stores | 18 | 24 years |
Peace River, Alberta Facts
| Area | 29.3 km² |
| Population | 7,098 |
| Male Population | 3,541 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 3,557 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +167.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.6% |
| Median Age | 32.6 years (Male: 31.7, Female: 33.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $52,618 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 780 |
| Neighborhoods | Bridgeview Industrial Park, Saddleback Ridge, Shaftesbury Estates, Lower West Peace, Upper West Peace |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 56.25010, -117.28599 |
| Postal Codes | T8S |
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Peace River, Alberta Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,658 | 3,783 | 4,683 | 6,342 | 7,098 | 7,548 | 8,104 |
| Population Density | 90.7 / km² | 129.1 / km² | 159.8 / km² | 216.4 / km² | 242.1 / km² | 257.5 / km² | 276.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPeace River, Alberta Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 51.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace River, Alberta | +167% | +87.6% | +51.6% |
| Alberta | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Peace River, Alberta Median Age
Median Age: 32.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace River, Alberta | 32.6 yrs | 33.4 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Alberta | 36.5 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Peace River, Alberta Population Density
Population Density: 242 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace River, Alberta | 7,098 | 29.3 km² | 242 / km² |
| Alberta | 4.1 million | 663,102.6 km² | 6.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Peace River, Alberta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Peace River, Alberta
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Peace River, Alberta
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Peace River, Alberta
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Peace River, Alberta Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $16,588 | $20,907 | $36,201 | $51,935 | $61,512 | $70,865 | $51,848 | $52,618 |
| Total GDP | $5.8M | $7.9M | $14.3M | $21.3M | $25.9M | $31.2M | $25.1M | $26.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Peace River, Alberta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace River, Alberta | 114,859 tn | 16.18 tn | 3,918.4 tons/km² |
| Alberta | 65,353,613 tn | 16.12 tn | 98.6 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Peace River, Alberta CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 114,859 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,918.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Peace River, Alberta
Peace River, originally named Peace River Crossing, and known as Rivière-la-Paix in French, is a town in northwestern Alberta, Canada, situated along the banks of the Peace River, at its confluence with the Smoky River, the Heart River and Pat's Cree..
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