British Columbia’s total population in 2024 is 5,698,430. Within this provincial landscape, Prince Rupert has a population of 14,087, accounting for approximately 0.25% of the entire province. Known for its coastal charm and strong maritime history, Prince Rupert is a small yet significant community that plays a vital role in the cultural and economic fabric of northern British Columbia.
Prince Rupert City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 12,300
- Population, 2016: 12,220
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 0.7
- Total private dwellings: 5,747
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 5,072
- Population density per square kilometre: 186.4
- Land area in square kilometres: 66
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 660 | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 215 | 1.8% |
| Black | 45 | 0.4% |
| Filipino | 310 | 2.5% |
| Arab | 40 | 0.3% |
| Latin American | 30 | 0.2% |
| Southeast Asian | 525 | 4.3% |
| West Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 20 | 0.2% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 65 | 0.5% |
| Not a visible minority | 10,325 | 84.4% |
| Total | 12,235 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Prince Rupert’s population in 2024 is 14,087, representing 0.25% of British Columbia’s total population.
The median age is 39 years, indicating a relatively young and active community compared to many BC municipalities.
As of 2021, Prince Rupert had 6,316 total private dwellings, with 5,498 occupied by usual residents.
The largest visible minority group is South Asian, comprising 4.68% of the total population.
Prince Rupert has a population density of 4.1 people per square kilometre, reflecting its large land area and small population.
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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