In 2024, New Brunswick’s total population reached 854,355, with the Moncton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) home to 188,036 residents. This means Moncton represents approximately 22% of the province’s total population, reinforcing its role as a major urban, economic, and cultural centre in Atlantic Canada.
Moncton City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 79,470
- Population, 2016: 71,889
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 10.5
- Total private dwellings: 37,318
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 35,118
- Population density per square kilometre: 564.9
- Land area in square kilometres: 140.67
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 2,310 | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 790 | 1.0% |
| Black | 4,075 | 5.3% |
| Filipino | 945 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1,165 | 1.5% |
| Latin American | 565 | 0.7% |
| Southeast Asian | 615 | 0.8% |
| West Asian | 95 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 40 | 0.1% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 55 | 0.1% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 385 | 0.5% |
| Not a visible minority | 65,860 | 85.6% |
| Total | 76,900 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
In 2024, Moncton CMA accounted for 17.5% of the province’s population, making it the largest metropolitan area in New Brunswick.
The median age in Moncton CMA is 40 years, indicating a slightly younger population compared to some other Atlantic Canadian cities.
About 10.4% of Moncton’s residents identify as a visible minority, with the largest communities being Black, South Asian, and Arab.
According to the 2021 Census, Moncton has a population density of 61.5 people per square kilometre.
In 2021, Moncton had 70,460 private dwellings, of which 67,179 were 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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