Since July 1, 2020, the Kootenay region’s population increased by 11,256 people, or 6.8 per cent, with seniors aged 65 and older representing the fastest growing demographic (+6,887 people; +17.7 per cent) over that time span. By comparison, the number of core working-age residents – people aged 25-to-54 – increased by 10.0 per cent (+6,018 people) over five years.








