Brandon, the second-largest city in Manitoba, continues to show strong growth in 2024. According to the latest estimates, Brandon’s population in 2024 is 61,863. With the total population of Manitoba reaching 1,494,301, Brandon accounts for approximately 4.1% of the province’s population. This makes it a major urban hub outside of Winnipeg, known for its diverse economy, post-secondary institutions, and growing multicultural community.
Brandon City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 51,313
- Population, 2016: 48,883
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 5
- Total private dwellings: 22,526
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 21,203
- Population density per square kilometre: 649.2
- Land area in square kilometres: 79.04
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 2,570 | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 1,570 | 3.2% |
| Black | 2,855 | 5.7% |
| Filipino | 905 | 1.8% |
| Arab | 105 | 0.2% |
| Latin American | 2,095 | 4.2% |
| Southeast Asian | 210 | 0.4% |
| West Asian | 30 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 35 | 0.1% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 240 | 0.5% |
| Not a visible minority | 39,190 | 78.7% |
| Total | 49,805 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Brandon’s population in 2024 is 61,863, making it the second-largest city in Manitoba.
Brandon has grown from 54,268 residents in 2021 to 61,863 in 2024, showing steady annual population growth.
The median age in Brandon in 2024 is 36 years, indicating a relatively young population compared to many Canadian cities.
Brandon is home to a visible minority population of nearly 32%, with significant Black, South Asian, Chinese, and Latin American communities.
Brandon’s 2024 population of 61,863 represents about 4.1% of Manitoba’s total population of 1,494,301.
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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