Upper Liard

Upper Liard (pronounced "lee-ahrd") is a chiefly First Nation settlement immediately west of Watson Lake in Canada's Yukon. It is situated at historical mile 642 of the Alaska Highway. Population in 2011 according to the Census was 132. Most of the residents are citizens of the Liard River First Nation, who also prominently populate the Two Mile area just north of Watson Lake.

Demographics

Canada census – Upper Liard community profile
2011 2006
Population: 132 (-25.8% from 2006) 178 (+11.9% from 2001)
Land area: 5.74 km2 (2.22 sq mi) 5.74 km2 (2.22 sq mi)
Population density: 23.0/km2 (60/sq mi) 31.0/km2 (80/sq mi)
Median age: 43.1 (M: 43.0, F: 43.1)
Total private dwellings: 87 96
Median household income:
References: 2011[1] 2006[2] earlier[3]

References

  1. ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  2. ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
  3. ↑ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.

Coordinates: 60°03′03″N 128°54′29″W / 60.050798°N 128.908077°W / 60.050798; -128.908077


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