Campbellton, NB demographics:
population, income, and more
Campbellton population
How many people live in Campbellton
Campbellton is home to 7,047 residents, based on Statistics Canada's 2024 population estimate. Of these, 48% identify as male and 52% as female.
Age demographics
The average age in Campbellton is 49.2. Children under 15 make up 11.1% of the population, while youth and young adults account for 9.5%. Those in their working years are spread across the following age groups: 9.7% are 25 to 34, 9.2% are 35 to 44, and 12.3% are 45 to 54. Adults nearing retirement—aged 55 to 64—represent 17.9% of the population, while seniors 65 and over make up 30.4%.
Residence status
In Campbellton, 95.3% of residents were born in Canada, while 3.7% have settled here from abroad. Another 1.1% are non-permanent residents, such as temporary workers or international students.
Primary languages spoken
According to the latest Census data, 46.9% of people in Campbellton speak English as their primary language, 51.6% communicate mainly in French, 1.5% are bilingual, and 0.1% use other languages.
Households in Campbellton
A peek inside Campbellton households
Campbellton has 3,255 households, with an average of 2.0 people living in each. One-person households make up 41.7% of all homes, while 35.9% are shared by two people. Three-person households represent 11.4%, and homes with four or more people account for 11% of the total.
Households stats
Housing in Campbellton
The housing landscape of Campbellton
Campbellton has a total of 3,531 private dwellings. When it comes to space, Campbellton offers a variety of home sizes: 16% of occupied homes have 1 bedroom or less, 64% have 2–3 bedrooms, and 19.9% have 4 or more bedrooms.
The age of buildings in Campbellton
About 24% of homes were built before 1945, followed by 19.2% between 1946 and 1960. Another 15.1% went up in the 1960s, 15.4% in the 1970s, and 10.8% during the 1980s. Between 1991 and 2000, 8% of homes were added, and 4.8% were developed between 2001 and 2010.
Campbellton occupancy rates
In Campbellton, there are 3,254 occupied private dwellings, of which 53.7% are owner-occupied and 46.3% are rented. Meanwhile, 277 dwellings sit vacant.
Shelter costs
In Campbellton, homeowners pay a median of $680 per month on shelter costs, while renters spend around $655. About 81.8% of households spend less than 30% of their income on housing, while 18.2% exceed that threshold.
Education in Campbellton
Campbellton education at a glance
In Campbellton, educational attainment varies across the community. About 25.8% of residents have no formal diploma, while 27.2% have completed high school and 7.6% hold an apprenticeship certificate. Meanwhile, 22.1% have graduated from college. Finally, 2% earned a non-bachelor university diploma, and 15.3% hold a university degree.
Income in Campbellton
How much people earn in Campbellton
In Campbellton, the median household income sits at $48,400, while the median after-tax household income is $44,800.
Campbellton income by age
Young adults in Campbellton between 15 and 24 have a median income of $18,000, often reflecting part-time or early career work. For those aged 25 to 34, when many are advancing in their jobs, the figure rises to $36,400, and by 35 to 44 it reaches $42,000. Among individuals 45 to 54, the median wage is $39,600, followed by $35,600 for those in their pre-retirement years. Finally, residents over 65, many of whom are already retired, typically earn $26,000.
Employment in Campbellton
Workforce and job sectors in Campbellton
In Campbellton, 2,940 residents are part of the labour force, with an unemployment rate of 12.9%. The local economy spans a wide range of sectors. Notably, sales and service, health, and education, law, community and government services employ the largest shares of the working population, shaping the city's job market.
Workforce demographics
Transportation in Campbellton
How people get around in Campbellton
In Campbellton, the average commute is 11 minutes. The remaining 2.7% use other methods, such as scooters or motorcycles.
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FAQs about Campbellton demographics
What is the current total population in Campbellton?
What is the population density of Campbellton?
What is the gender distribution in Campbellton?
- 48% males (3,385 residents)
- 52% females (3,665 residents)
What is the age distribution of Campbellton residents?
- Under 15: 11.1% (780 residents)
- 15-24: 9.5% (670 residents)
- 25-34: 9.7% (680 residents)
- 35-44: 9.2% (645 residents)
- 45-54: 12.3% (865 residents)
- 55-64: 17.9% (1,260 residents)
- Over 64: 30.4% (2,135 residents)
What is the population distribution by immigration status in Campbellton?
- 95.3% non-immigrants (6,110 residents)
- 3.7% immigrants (235 residents)
- 1.1% non-permanent residents (70 residents)
What are the primary languages spoken in Campbellton?
- English: 46.9%
- French: 51.6%
- English and French: 1.5%
- Neither English nor French: 0.1%
What is the typical household size in Campbellton?
What is the median household income in Campbellton?
What is the educational attainment level of Campbellton residents?
- No diploma: 25.8% (1,455 residents)
- High school diploma: 27.2% (1,535 residents)
- Apprenticeship diploma: 7.6% (430 residents)
- College diploma: 22.1% (1,250 residents)
- University diploma (below bachelor): 2% (115 residents)
- University degree: 15.3% (865 residents)
What are the most common occupations in Campbellton?
- Art, culture, recreation and sport: 2.1%
- Business, finance and administration: 11.1%
- Education, law, community and government services: 14%
- Health: 15.6%
- Management: 1.2%
- Manufacturing and utilities: 3%
- Natural and applied sciences: 4.2%
- Natural resources and agriculture: 1.4%
- Sales and service: 35.2%
- Trades and transport: 12.2%
Data source & methodology
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021), with the total population figure reflecting the official 2024 population estimate.
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at the census subdivision area level.
Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.