Kamloops’ Demographics

Population Data

In 2021, population of Kamloops (City), was 97,902, which represents a change of 8.4% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 7.6% and the national average of 5.2%. See chart below.

City Population
Kamloops 97,902
Metropolitan Area 101,817
Regional District 143,680

The population of Kamloops is primarily English speaking, though many different cultures are represented. Immigrants comprise just over 10% of the population; Italian, German and Punjabi being the most prevalent. The balance consists of Chinese, Filipino, Spanish, Dutch, Cantonese, and Hungarian.

Growth Rate

Kamloops city population growth rate to 2039: 1.25%

Source: City of Kamloops KamPlan

Population Comparisons

Population by five-year age groups and gender, Kamloops (City), 2021
Age groups Gender Population Counts
0 to 4 Women 2195
0 to 4 Men 2230
5 to 9 Women 2575
5 to 9 Men 2525
10 to 14 Women 2525
10 to 14 Men 2780
15 to 19 Women 2465
15 to 19 Men 2465
20 to 24 Women 3020
20 to 24 Men 3360
25 to 29 Women 3345
25 to 29 Men 3615
30 to 34 Women 3395
30 to 34 Men 3555
35 to 39 Women 3425
35 to 39 Men 3400
40 to 44 Women 2960
40 to 44 Men 2950
45 to 49 Woman 2880
45 to 49 Men 2800
50 to 54 Women 3140
50 to 54 Men 2930
55 to 59 Women 3445
55 to 59 Men 3160
60 to 64 Women 3570
60 to 64 Men 3260
65 to 69 Women 3025
65 to 69 Men 2765
70 to 74 Women 2685
70 to 74 Men 2390
75 to 79 Women 1905
75 to 79 Men 1575
80 to 84 Women 1425
80 to 84 Men 1150
85 to 89 Women 1030
85 to 89 Men 655
90 to 94 Women 500
90 to 94 Men 300
95 to 99 Women 160
95 to 99 Men 65
100+ Women 30
100+ Men 5

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population