In 2024, New Brunswick’s total population reached 854,355. The Fredericton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) is home to 122,500 residents, making up approximately 14.3% of the province’s total population. As the provincial capital, Fredericton is a key centre for government, education, and economic activity, with a steadily growing and diverse community.
Fredericton City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 63,116
- Population, 2016: 58,721
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 7.5
- Total private dwellings: 29,892
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 28,478
- Population density per square kilometre: 471.3
- Land area in square kilometres: 133.93
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 1,775 | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1,220 | 2.0% |
| Black | 1,780 | 2.9% |
| Filipino | 640 | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1,555 | 2.5% |
| Latin American | 520 | 0.8% |
| Southeast Asian | 315 | 0.5% |
| West Asian | 440 | 0.7% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 95 | 0.2% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 175 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 53,175 | 86.2% |
| Total | 61,690 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Fredericton has a population of 122,500, making up about 14.3% of New Brunswick’s total population.
The population has grown by 12.8%, from 108,610 in 2021 to 122,500 in 2024.
The median age is 40.1 years, reflecting a relatively young and active population.
Visible minorities make up 8.9% of the population, with the largest groups being Black, South Asian, and Arab.
As of the 2021 Census, Fredericton had 48,761 total private dwellings, with 46,357 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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