Categories in Tofino
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tofino
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 115 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 67 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 37 | 24 years |
| Sports and recreation | 23 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 22 | 16 years |
| Sporting goods | 20 | 26 years |
| Public administration | 19 | 27 years |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 19 | — |
| Shopping other | 19 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 17 | 20 years |
| Travel agencies | 17 | — |
| Real estate | 15 | 25 years |
| Travel and transportation | 15 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 13 | 20 years |
| Art galleries | 12 | — |
| Professional membership organizations | 12 | 25 years |
Tofino Facts
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Population | 2,080 |
| Male Population | 1,065 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,015 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +22.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.9% |
| Median Age | 33.7 years (Male: 34.5, Female: 32.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $43,337 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Tofino |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.15314, -125.90744 |
| Postal Codes | V0R |
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Tofino Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,702 | 1,842 | 1,892 | 1,941 | 2,080 | 2,175 | 2,267 |
| Population Density | 150.5 / km² | 162.8 / km² | 167.2 / km² | 171.6 / km² | 183.9 / km² | 192.3 / km² | 200.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTofino Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tofino | +22.2% | +12.9% | +9.9% |
| British Columbia | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tofino Median Age
Median Age: 33.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tofino | 33.7 yrs | 32.8 yrs | 34.5 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tofino Population Density
Population Density: 184 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tofino | 2,080 | 11.3 km² | 184 / km² |
| British Columbia | 4.8 million | 978,582 km² | 4.9 / 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
Tofino Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tofino
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
Tofino Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,265 | $22,044 | $31,652 | $34,947 | $34,754 | $38,354 | $36,837 | $43,337 |
| Total GDP | $290.6K | $311.6K | $437.9K | $386.1K | $325.9K | $322K | $310.5K | $370.8K |
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
Tofino CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tofino | 2,502 tn | 1.2 tn | 221.2 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 |
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
Tofino CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,502 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 221.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.3) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/17 | 4:08 PM | 3.8 | 35 km | 32,890 m | 11km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/17 | 5:22 PM | 3.9 | 88.6 km | 10,000 m | 88km NNW of Tofino, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/15 | 2:02 AM | 4.8 | 19.1 km | 24,640 m | 18km E of Tofino, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/12 | 1:50 PM | 3.59 | 52.5 km | 4,446 m | Vancouver Island, Canada region | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/12 | 4:11 PM | 3.86 | 81.9 km | 4,811 m | Vancouver Island, Canada region | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/11 | 11:02 AM | 4.1 | 98.2 km | 35,200 m | Vancouver Island, Canada region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/11 | 7:41 PM | 6.4 | 83.3 km | 22,000 m | Vancouver Island, Canada region | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/11 | 12:32 AM | 3.5 | 37.9 km | 45,200 m | Vancouver Island, Canada region | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/08 | 5:50 AM | 3.4 | 67.3 km | 37,200 m | Vancouver Island, Canada region | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/08 | 4:06 AM | 3.1 | 38.9 km | 31,700 m | Vancouver Island, Canada region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tofino
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