Prince Edward Island’s Population Demographics by Ethnicity

Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada’s smallest province by land area and population, is predominantly White but has seen growth in ethnic diversity in recent years. The 2021 Census reveals PEI’s ethnic composition, reflecting both its historical roots and the impact of new immigration.

Key Insights on PEI’s Demographics:

• White residents dominate the population at 87.9%, reflecting PEI’s European settler history.
• The South Asian community is the largest visible minority at 2.4%, followed closely by the Chinese population at 2.1%.
• Indigenous peoples represent 2.1% of the population, contributing to the province’s Indigenous heritage.
• A modest 1.0% of PEI’s population identifies with two or more ethnicities, reflecting a growing multicultural presence.

PEI’s Cultural Diversity

PEI’s small but growing ethnic diversity is mainly concentrated in Charlottetown and surrounding areas, where immigration has boosted the presence of South Asian, Chinese, and Filipino communities. The province continues to attract newcomers through programs supporting immigration and settlement.

Ontario’s Population by Ethnicity (2021)

Ethnicity	Population	% of Population
White	132,320	87.9%
South Asian	3,600	2.4%
Chinese	3,155	2.1%
Black	1,545	1.0%
Filipino	1,710	1.1%
Arab	1,125	0.7%
Latin American	590	0.4%
Southeast Asian	1,015	0.7%
West Asian	290	0.2%
Korean	75	0.0%
Japanese	120	0.1%
Other ethnicities	180	0.1%
Two or more ethnicities	1,545	1.0%
Indigenous peoples	3,220	2.1%

FAQ

What is the largest ethnic group in Prince Edward Island?
The largest ethnic group in Prince Edward Island is White, accounting for 87.9% of the population according to the 2021 Census.

What percentage of PEI’s population is Indigenous?
Approximately 2.1% of PEI’s population identifies as Indigenous, including Mi’kmaq communities with deep historical roots in the province.

Which visible minority group is the largest in Prince Edward Island?
The South Asian community is the largest visible minority in PEI, representing 2.4% of the province’s

Source:

Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0324-01  Visible minority and population group by generation status: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts