POPULATION

The direct population of Ucluelet is 1,652 people. The surrounding region, which is also serviced by Ucluelet, totals about 3000 additional residents. The services Ucluelet provides consist of social, retail, health, emergency services, and more.

From mid March until mid October, which is the primary visitor season and fishing seasons, the population is significantly higher.

Census information shows a majority of Ucluelet households are families with children. This may indicate a trend of new residents moving to Ucluelet to raise their families.

The residents of Ucluelet create a friendly mood and small town atmosphere that continues to attract new residents to the area. Ucluelet is an ideal and unique location to start a family; safe, clean, beautiful, friendly, and inviting.

HOUSEHOLDS

The number of dwellings constructed in Ucluelet is rising as land becomes available and the population increases. This is partially due to the trend of Baby Boomers’ (and similar demographic groups) needs, demands, and desires changing to encompass a healthier, more leisurely lifestyle. .

Following the upward trend for housing costs throughout British Columbia, the average price for real estate in Ucluelet has increased dramatically over the past four years.

INCOME

Over 80% of residents reported employment earnings and less than 20% of the population gained income from government sources such as pensions, disability, or other government funds. The reported earnings in Ucluelet are higher than the reported provincial earnings in BC for the same time frame.

There is typically reduced employment while industry scales down during the winter season. While there is moderate economic activity during this period, statistics indicate insufficient steady income for residents of the community. Growing population and economic activity should rectify this challenge. The employment participation rate is 79% and the unemployment rate is 9.7% according to the 2001 census.

Ucluelet has a large and varied industry labour force with just less than 1000 workers in the total experienced labour force. It is interesting to note the category “other services” was the highest reported industry. This could be due to tourism-related labour. Tourism is emerging as a major component of the industry labour force in Ucluelet.