An analysis of population change over the last five years reveals some continued and emerging patterns of growth alongside continued pockets of rural decline in the Basin Boundary Region. Strong population growth in Nelson, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Kimberley, Trail, Rossland and the Elk Valley helped the Basin Boundary Region to rebound from population decline experienced between 2001-2006. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDKC) experienced strong growth (increase of 2,558) fueled by significant population increases in the Nelson (1,283), Castlegar (916), and Creston (435) areas. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) also experienced strong growth (increase of 1,200) fueled by increases in Cranbrook (863), Kimberley (416), and the Elk Valley (109) areas. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDBK) experienced minimal growth overall (increase of 396), with population increases in Rossland (278) and Trail (330) offsetting population decline in the Boundary corridor.