As of 2024, British Columbia’s population stands at 5,698,430, and the city of Cranbrook accounts for 29,810 residents, representing approximately 0.52% of the province’s total population. Known as the largest urban center in the East Kootenay region, Cranbrook offers a balanced blend of urban amenities and small-town charm, with steady population growth and a diverse demographic profile.
Cranbrook City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 20,499
- Population, 2016: 20,047
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 2.3
- Total private dwellings: 9,058
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 8,780
- Population density per square kilometre: 641.2
- Land area in square kilometres: 31.97
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 365 | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 200 | 1.0% |
| Black | 190 | 1.0% |
| Filipino | 205 | 1.0% |
| Arab | 15 | 0.1% |
| Latin American | 70 | 0.4% |
| Southeast Asian | 115 | 0.6% |
| West Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 25 | 0.1% |
| Not a visible minority | 18,465 | 94.0% |
| Total | 19,650 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
As of 2024, Cranbrook’s population is 29,810.
Cranbrook accounts for about 0.52% of BC’s total population in 2024.
The median age is 44.2 years, indicating a slightly older population compared to the provincial average.
Cranbrook has a predominantly non-visible minority population, with South Asian, Chinese, and Filipino communities being the largest visible minority groups.
As of the 2021 Census, Cranbrook’s population density is 5.9 people per square kilometre
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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