Winnipeg, the capital and largest city in Manitoba, continues to be the province’s primary urban hub in 2024. With a population of 941,641, Winnipeg accounts for about 63.0% of Manitoba’s total population of 1,494,301. This makes it not only the economic and cultural heart of the province but also one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in Western Canada.
Winnipeg City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 749,607
- Population, 2016: 705,244
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 6.3
- Total private dwellings: 315,465
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 300,431
- Population density per square kilometre: 1,623.3
- Land area in square kilometres: 461.78
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 62,460 | 8.5% |
| Chinese | 26,290 | 3.6% |
| Black | 40,085 | 5.5% |
| Filipino | 80,110 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 7,035 | 1.0% |
| Latin American | 8,910 | 1.2% |
| Southeast Asian | 10,285 | 1.4% |
| West Asian | 3,280 | 0.4% |
| Korean | 160 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 20 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 2,800 | 0.4% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 7,380 | 1.0% |
| Not a visible minority | 483,030 | 66.0% |
| Total | 731,845 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Winnipeg has a population of 941,641 in 2024, representing about 63% of Manitoba’s total population.
The median age in Winnipeg is 37.7 years, indicating a relatively young population compared to many Canadian cities.
The Filipino community is the largest visible minority group in Winnipeg, with 84,225 people, making up nearly 9% of the city’s population.
There are 154,718 seniors aged 65 and older in Winnipeg in 2024, making up 16.4% of the total population.
Winnipeg is among the most diverse mid-sized Canadian cities, with over 40% of its population identifying as visible minorities, led by Filipino, South Asian, Black, and Chinese communities.
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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