Prince George, located in central British Columbia, has a 2024 population of 98,808. This accounts for approximately 1.73% of the province’s total population of 5,698,430. As the largest city in northern B.C., Prince George plays a key role as a commercial, cultural, and transportation hub, offering a blend of urban amenities and proximity to the great outdoors.
Prince George City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 76,708
- Population, 2016: 74,003
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 3.7
- Total private dwellings: 33,643
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 31,793
- Population density per square kilometre: 242.2
- Land area in square kilometres: 316.74
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 3,820 | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 1,010 | 1.3% |
| Black | 1,115 | 1.5% |
| Filipino | 1,510 | 2.0% |
| Arab | 120 | 0.2% |
| Latin American | 245 | 0.3% |
| Southeast Asian | 250 | 0.3% |
| West Asian | 130 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 10 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 85 | 0.1% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 245 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 66,410 | 88.6% |
| Total | 74,950 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Prince George has a population of 98,808 in 2024, representing about 1.73% of British Columbia’s total population.
The median age is 38.3 years, making it slightly younger than the provincial average.
About 20% of residents belong to visible minority groups, with the largest being South Asian, Filipino, and Black communities.
With a land area of 17,650.99 km², the population density is 5.1 people per square kilometre.
As of 2021, there were 39,207 total private dwellings, with 36,799 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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