In 2024, the population of St. John’s is estimated at 239,316, representing 43.8% of Newfoundland and Labrador’s total population of 545,880. As the province’s largest city, St. John’s plays a central role in the region’s economic, demographic, and cultural landscape.
Total Population
239,316
Median Age
41.2
Land Area
931.56 km²
Population by Age
St. John’s exhibits a balanced age distribution, with a notable rise in older age groups:
- 0 to 14 years: 32,923
- 15 to 64 years: 162,288
- 65 years and older: 44,105
- Median age: 41.2
Over time, the median age has steadily risen from 36.2 in 2001 to 41.2 in 2024, reflecting a broader aging trend in the region.
Housing, Density, and Area Stats
According to the 2021 Census:
- Total population: 212,579
- Total private dwellings: 97,429
- Occupied dwellings: 89,999
- Land area: 931.56 km²
- Population density: 228.2 people/km²
- National population rank: 22
- Provincial population rank: 1
These figures highlight St. John’s as a moderately dense urban center with stable housing occupancy and a leading role within the province.
Demographics of Population in St. John’s
St. John’s is predominantly White, though visible minority populations have been growing in recent years. As of 2021, there were 12,550 visible minority residents. Here’s a breakdown:
| Visible Minority Group | Population |
|---|---|
| South Asian | 3,335 |
| Chinese | 1,745 |
| Black | 2,860 |
| Filipino | 1,065 |
| Arab | 1,470 |
| Latin American | 640 |
| Southeast Asian | 370 |
| West Asian | 495 |
| Korean | 160 |
| Japanese | 50 |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 110 |
| Multiple visible minorities | 240 |
| Total visible minority population | 12,550 |
| Not a visible minority | 196,270 |
The city remains predominantly non-minority, but growing diversity is evident, especially among South Asian and Black communities.
FAQ
St. John’s has a population of 239,316 as of 2024.
About 43.8% of the provincial population resides in St. John’s.
The median age is 41.2 years, reflecting an aging population.
In 2024, approximately 44,105 residents are 65 or older.
As of 2021, 12,550 people in St. John’s identified as part of a visible minority group.
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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