The People and Economy
Whitehorse is an urban area, with a very small population of 20,461 people. Even with a population of 20,461, Whitehorse is by far the largest city is Yukon, and the people there are multi cultural.
Yukon Territory have a population of 30,372 which means that Whitehorse make about 67% of the population in Yukon with a population of 20,461. The population density of Whitehorse is 49.1/Km Square, and an Average household size of 2.4.
Yukon Territory have a population of 30,372 which means that Whitehorse make about 67% of the population in Yukon with a population of 20,461. The population density of Whitehorse is 49.1/Km Square, and an Average household size of 2.4.
Population Pyramid:
Ethnic Background:
Immigrant origin by birth for the nearest city:
The total Immigrants in Whitehorse is 1,950. The population of Whitehorse make up about 67% of Yukon's population. Most of the people are young, and most of then are females.
The total labour force is equal to 12,865, and the unemployment rate is 7%.
Whitehorse is one of the highest places in Canada in the unemployment rate. Compared to other places in the same territory, Whitehorse is the highest place where you can find an unemployment rate. However, the unemployment rate of Whitehorse is below average compared to Canada's unemployment rate which is equal to 7.6%.
The main natural resources that Whitehorse depend on are mining copper, and zinc production is important for Whitehorse's economy. Also, tourism is one of the major sources that affect the economy in Whitehorse.
- Canadian
- English
- Scottish
- Aboriginal Origins
- Irish
Immigrant origin by birth for the nearest city:
- United States
- Central and South America
- Europe
- Africa
- Asia
The total Immigrants in Whitehorse is 1,950. The population of Whitehorse make up about 67% of Yukon's population. Most of the people are young, and most of then are females.
The total labour force is equal to 12,865, and the unemployment rate is 7%.
Whitehorse is one of the highest places in Canada in the unemployment rate. Compared to other places in the same territory, Whitehorse is the highest place where you can find an unemployment rate. However, the unemployment rate of Whitehorse is below average compared to Canada's unemployment rate which is equal to 7.6%.
The main natural resources that Whitehorse depend on are mining copper, and zinc production is important for Whitehorse's economy. Also, tourism is one of the major sources that affect the economy in Whitehorse.
