How did the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s change the population of Yukon?

The Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s dramatically impacted Yukon's population. In 1898, at the peak of the gold rush, the city of Dawson, located at the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon rivers, saw its population surge to over 30,000 people. This influx was due to the discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek in 1896, attracting thousands of prospectors to the region. However, this boom was short-lived. As the easily accessible gold deposits were depleted, the population declined significantly, and by 1900, many prospectors had moved on to other areas, including Alaska.1234