| Census Year (% change year to year) | ||||
| Municipality | 2001 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
| City of Dawson Creek | 10,740 | 10,994 (2.2) | 11,583 (5.4) | 11,574 (5.3) |
| Peace River Regional District | 55,080 | 58,264 (5.8) | 60,082 (3.1) | 62,942 (4.8) |
| Peace River Area D | 5,857 | 5,749 (-1.8) | 5,479 (-4.7) | 5,920 (8.0) |
