Fredericton, New Brunswick Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Fredericton. It is a city in Canada that encompasses a land area of 133.93 km2. The city has a population density of 471.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Fredericton city's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Fredericton has a population of around 63,116 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 7.48%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
58,72163,116 +7.48%

Population By Genders

The male population of Fredericton is around 30,205 while the female population is around 32,910.

Of the 63,116 total population in Fredericton, the largest gender is female with around 32,910 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
30,20532,910 +8.22%

Population by Age Characteristics

Fredericton has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 20 to 24 years old, accounting for 8.90% of the total population. The city median age is 40.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
20 to 24 years2,810 9.30%2,780 8.40% 1.07%5,590 8.90%
25 to 29 years2,565 8.50%2,440 7.40% 4.87%5,005 7.90%
35 to 39 years2,130 7.10%2,185 6.60% 2.52%4,310 6.80%
30 to 34 years2,130 7.10%2,170 6.60% 1.84%4,300 6.80%
40 to 44 years1,960 6.50%2,035 6.20% 3.69%3,995 6.30%
55 to 59 years1,790 5.90%2,040 6.20% 12.25%3,830 6.10%
45 to 49 years1,765 5.80%2,010 6.10% 12.19%3,770 6.00%
60 to 64 years1,755 5.80%1,975 6.00% 11.14%3,730 5.90%
50 to 54 years1,705 5.60%1,885 5.70% 9.55%3,585 5.70%
65 to 69 years1,565 5.20%1,990 6.00% 21.36%3,555 5.60%
15 to 19 years1,670 5.50%1,670 5.10% 0.00%3,340 5.30%
70 to 74 years1,445 4.80%1,835 5.60% 21.25%3,275 5.20%
5 to 9 years1,650 5.50%1,605 4.90% 2.73%3,255 5.20%
10 to 14 years1,540 5.10%1,555 4.70% 0.96%3,100 4.90%
0 to 4 years1,420 4.70%1,340 4.10% 5.63%2,760 4.40%
75 to 79 years1,015 3.40%1,325 4.00% 23.40%2,340 3.70%
80 to 84 years735 2.40%995 3.00% 26.13%1,735 2.70%
85 years and over565 1.90%1,085 3.30% 47.93%1,650 2.60%
85 to 89 years370 1.20%625 1.90% 40.80%995 1.60%
90 to 94 years150 0.50%355 1.10% 57.75%500 0.80%
95 to 99 years35 0.10%100 0.30% 65.00%135 0.20%

Broader Age Groups

If the city's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 65.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 19.90% and 14.40%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Fredericton are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population40.20%43.00%41.70%
Median age of the population38.00%41.60%40.00%
65 years and over17.60%22.00%19.90%
0 to 14 years15.30%13.70%14.40%

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Population of Fredericton by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Fredericton is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Fredericton is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Irish, which accounts for 26.65% of the total population, followed by English (25.06%), Scottish (24.81%), Canadian (15.26%), and French (12.86%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Acadian, Caucasian (White), British Isles, and Welsh.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish25.97%27.28%26.65%
English24.42%25.63%25.06%
Scottish24.34%25.25%24.81%
Canadian15.22%15.29%15.26%
French12.86%12.85%12.86%
German5.74%5.87%5.81%
Acadian5.32%6.04%5.69%
Caucasian (White)4.73%4.65%4.69%
British Isles3.72%3.72%3.72%
Welsh2.71%3.24%2.98%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 12,460 of Fredericton's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.75% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.70%, 5.10%, and 2.45%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons10,67518.75%
1 person9,69017.00%
3 persons3,8156.70%
4 persons2,9155.10%
5 or more persons1,3902.45%

Income in Fredericton

Analyzing income distribution in Fredericton can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Fredericton is $40,400.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the city's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Fredericton population or around 38,850 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 36,305 and 29,295 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Fredericton's median household income is $73,000, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the city's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the city's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Fredericton

This data sheds light on the distribution of Fredericton residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

67.90% or most of the Fredericton population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 42.65% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 24.60% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 7.45% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree26,25030,40556,65567.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher16,67518,69535,36542.65%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate11,01510,39021,40024.60%
No certificate, diploma or degree3,5003,3956,8907.45%

Employment in Fredericton

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Fredericton. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 5.66% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate60.53%
Unemployment rate5.66%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the city who work as an employee. The majority of Fredericton's population (around 70.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the city, there are 2,040 men and 1,405 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 3,445.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed2,0401,4053,445

Employment Industry Sectors

The Fredericton industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Fredericton is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Fredericton has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 13%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance9753,61513%
Public administration2,3152,11013%
Retail trade2,0602,12012%
Educational services1,5152,20011%
Professional, scientific and technical services2,2751,22510%
Accommodation and food services1,1801,4007%
Construction1,4801855%
Other services (except public administration)6358604%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services8455504%
Transportation and warehousing7403603%
Finance and insurance4305503%
Information and cultural industries6353453%
Manufacturing6852303%
Utilities4402252%
Wholesale trade4351502%
Arts, entertainment and recreation2552351%
Real estate and rental and leasing2352101%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting205951%
Management of companies and enterprises30450%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3500%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the city. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work10,46511,52021,98568.90%
Worked at home3,6803,1756,85521.50%
No fixed workplace address2,0001,0153,0159.40%
Worked outside Canada5020700.20%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Fredericton residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Fredericton residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Fredericton spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the city's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the city.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes55.20%
15 to 29 minutes35.20%
30 to 44 minutes5.70%
60 minutes and over2.30%
45 to 59 minutes1.60%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Frederictonshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the city's social fabric. We can gain insights into Fredericton's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
53.51%
Married or living common-law
46.49%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights city's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Fredericton. About 57,460 people living in the province speak English, 3,900 people speak French, 560 people speak English and French language, and 335 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English57,460
French3,900
English and French560
Neither English nor French335

Religion

Fredericton is predominantly Christian. About 32,295 of its population is Christian (14,285 males and 14,285 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 3.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Buddhist, both represent 1.3% and 0.4% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.3% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian52.2%
Islam3.7%
Hindu1.3%
Buddhist0.4%
Sikh0.3%
Jewish0.3%