Categories in Port Colborne
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Port Colborne
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 133 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 88 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 66 | 22 years |
| Car repair | 59 | 21 years |
| Health and medical | 58 | 23 years |
| Public administration | 44 | 29 years |
| Hairdressers | 39 | 21 years |
| Lawyers legal | 38 | 22 years |
| Religion | 37 | 32 years |
| Beauty salons | 34 | 16 years |
| Real estate | 33 | 21 years |
| Automotive | 33 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 31 | 30 years |
| Sports and recreation | 31 | — |
Port Colborne Facts
| Area | 336.6 km² |
| Population | 20,536 |
| Male Population | 9,976 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 10,560 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +19.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.7% |
| Median Age | 47.4 years (Male: 46.3, Female: 48.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $35,402 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 905 |
| Neighborhoods | Sherkston, Downtown St. Catharines, East York, Glenridge, Nashdale |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.90012, -79.23288 |
| Postal Codes | L0S, L3B, L3K |
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Port Colborne Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,158 | 18,360 | 18,719 | 18,988 | 20,536 | 21,274 | 21,920 |
| Population Density | 51 / km² | 54.6 / km² | 55.6 / km² | 56.4 / km² | 61 / km² | 63.2 / km² | 65.1 / km² |
Port Colborne Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Colborne | +19.7% | +11.9% | +9.7% |
| Ontario | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Port Colborne Median Age
Median Age: 47.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Colborne | 47.4 yrs | 48.6 yrs | 46.3 yrs |
| Ontario | 40.6 yrs | 41.4 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Port Colborne Population Density
Population Density: 61 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Colborne | 20,536 | 336.6 km² | 61 / km² |
| Ontario | 13.8 million | 1,078,182.8 km² | 12.8 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Port Colborne Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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 Port Colborne
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Port Colborne
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Port Colborne
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Port Colborne
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Port Colborne
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Port Colborne Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,405 | $26,275 | $31,734 | $34,006 | $30,545 | $35,207 | $34,323 | $35,402 |
| Total GDP | $639.6M | $615.7M | $783.4M | $872.8M | $780.8M | $977.9M | $1B | $1.1B |
Port Colborne CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Colborne | 273,845 tn | 13.33 tn | 813.7 tons/km² |
| Ontario | 197,940,137 tn | 14.38 tn | 183.6 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 273,845 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 813.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/18 | 9:27 PM | 3 | 95.5 km | 5,050 m | 14km SSE of Ajax, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/99 | 10:33 PM | 3.8 | 92 km | 12,800 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/95 | 2:22 PM | 3 | 34.4 km | 5,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/89 | 9:07 PM | 3.3 | 42.1 km | 18,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/87 | 9:32 AM | 3.4 | 68.5 km | 6,800 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/83 | 5:18 PM | 3.1 | 75.2 km | 2,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/67 | 7:08 PM | 4.08 | 81.9 km | 1,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/66 | 1:23 PM | 4.27 | 80.7 km | — | New York | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/29 | 11:24 AM | 4.7 | 67.9 km | 9,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/57 | 8:15 PM | 4.3 | 61.4 km | — | New York | usgs.gov |
Port Colborne
Port Colborne (2011 population 18,424) is a city on Lake Erie, at the southern end of the Welland Canal, in the Niagara Region of southern Ontario, Canada. The original settlement, known as Gravelly Bay, dates from 1832 and was renamed after Sir Joh..
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