In 2024, the province of New Brunswick has a total population of 854,355. The Saint John Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) accounts for 142,433 residents, representing approximately 16.7% of the province’s population. As the second-largest population centre in New Brunswick, Saint John plays a significant role in the province’s economy, culture, and demographic landscape.
Saint John City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 69,895
- Population, 2016: 67,575
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 3.4
- Total private dwellings: 33,908
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 31,825
- Population density per square kilometre: 221.5
- Land area in square kilometres: 315.59
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 1,605 | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1,005 | 1.5% |
| Black | 1,820 | 2.7% |
| Filipino | 600 | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1,050 | 1.5% |
| Latin American | 345 | 0.5% |
| Southeast Asian | 265 | 0.4% |
| West Asian | 260 | 0.4% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 70 | 0.1% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 215 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 60,770 | 89.4% |
| Total | 68,005 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
The population is 142,433, representing 16.7% of New Brunswick’s total population.
It has increased by approximately 9.0%, from 130,613 in 2021 to 142,433 in 2024.
The median age is 43.3 years, indicating a mature population with a balance of working-age residents and seniors.
Visible minorities make up 6.7% of the total population, with the largest groups being Black, South Asian, and Chinese communities.
As of the 2021 Census, there were 59,272 total private dwellings, with 55,865 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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