In 2024, the province of British Columbia has a total population of 5,698,430. The Abbotsford–Mission Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) accounts for 220,786 residents, representing 3.87% of the province’s total population. Known for its strong agricultural roots, cultural diversity, and rapidly growing economy, Abbotsford–Mission continues to be one of BC’s most dynamic urban regions.
Abbotsford City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 153,524
- Population, 2016: 141,397
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 8.6
- Total private dwellings: 55,659
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 53,234
- Population density per square kilometre: 409
- Land area in square kilometres: 375.33
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 45,505 | 30.5% |
| Chinese | 2,740 | 1.8% |
| Black | 2,080 | 1.4% |
| Filipino | 2,345 | 1.6% |
| Arab | 645 | 0.4% |
| Latin American | 1,515 | 1.0% |
| Southeast Asian | 2,090 | 1.4% |
| West Asian | 625 | 0.4% |
| Korean | 125 | 0.1% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 260 | 0.2% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 1,090 | 0.7% |
| Not a visible minority | 90,120 | 60.4% |
| Total | 149,140 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
The Abbotsford–Mission CMA has a population of 220,786 in 2024, making up about 3.87% of British Columbia’s total population.
The median age is 38.3 years, indicating a relatively young and working-age–oriented community.
Abbotsford–Mission is highly diverse, with visible minorities representing nearly 44% of the population, including a large South Asian community.
The population density is 322.6 people per square kilometre, based on the 2021 Census.
As of 2021, there were 70,648 total private dwellings, with 67,613 occupied by usual residents.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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