Quesnel
Quick facts
Located in the Cariboo Regional District of British Columbia, Quesnel is a city that serves over 23,000 people. It covers an area of 35.35 KM2 Quesnel’s regional airport, rail connectivity, and location directly on British Columbia’s main north-south corridor, make larger markets accessible within a one day drive or one hour flight. With business-friendly government at the local, provincial and federal level, Quesnel is an ideal location for your business, and your family.
About
Population
The population of the City of Quesnel is 9,889 with a total population of 23,113 in the Quesnel district (2021 Census).
Population growth - percentage change
Population estimates are periodically revised due to revisions to the underlying data, methodology and to reflect updated base year data from a new census
Population growth - estimated change year-on-year
Change in population based on yearly population estimates
Main industries
Quesnel’s primary industries include manufacturing, health care, and natural resources.
Main industries
Workforce by industries expressed as a percentage of the total workforce
Households
According to Census 2021 data, there are 10,943 private dwellings, 10,156 of which are occupied by usual residents. Median dwelling value is $300,000 (as of Census 2021). Median monthly shelter cost for owned dwellings is $685 compared to $850 for rented ones.
By tenure, 75.0% of the private households are owned, 24.2% are rented and 0.7% are band housing.
Household income bands
Total household income grouped by income bands