Miramichi, NB Demographics
What is the population of Miramichi, NB?
Population by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total Population | 17,690 | |
| Male Population | 8,330 | 47.1% |
| Female Population | 9,360 | 52.9% |
| Average Age | 47.0 |
Male Population 47.1%
Female Population 52.9%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 2,360 | 13.3% |
| 15 to 24 | 1,725 | 9.8% |
| 25 to 34 | 1,730 | 9.8% |
| 35 to 44 | 1,885 | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 | 2,345 | 13.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 2,745 | 15.5% |
| Over 65 | 4,905 | 27.7% |
Under 14 13.3%
15 to 24 9.8%
25 to 34 9.8%
35 to 44 10.6%
45 to 54 13.2%
55 to 64 15.5%
Over 65 27.7%
There are 17,690 residents in Miramichi, NB, with an average age of 47.0. Males make up 47.1% of the population, while females account for 52.9%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Miramichi, NB (4,905 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (2,745 people).
What is the marital status of Miramichi, NB residents?
| % of Total | ||
| Married | 7,020 | 45.8% |
| Common Law | 1,385 | 9.0% |
| Single | 3,950 | 25.8% |
| Separated | 590 | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 1,010 | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 1,375 | 9.0% |
Married 45.8%
Common Law 9%
Single 25.8%
Separated 3.8%
Divorced 6.6%
Widowed 9%
A total of 3,950 people in Miramichi, NB have never been married (which represents 25.8% of the population). Wedded people in Miramichi, NB (7,020 locals) account for 45.8% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 9% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 1,385 people).
What are the employment statistics in Miramichi, NB?
| Unemployment rate | 11.1% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 55 | 0.7% |
| Business, finance and administration | 1,300 | 15.8% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 290 | 3.5% |
| Health | 910 | 11.1% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 1,415 | 17.2% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 105 | 1.3% |
| Sales and service | 2,300 | 28.0% |
| Trades and transport | 1,265 | 15.4% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 205 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 360 | 4.4% |
Management 0.7%
Business, finance and administration 15.8%
Natural and applied sciences 3.5%
Health 11.1%
Education, law, community and government services 17.2%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 1.3%
Sales and service 28%
Trades and transport 15.4%
Natural resources and agriculture 2.5%
Manufacturing and utilities 4.4%
Miramichi, NB has an unemployment rate of 11.1%. Regarding the most common jobs in Miramichi, NB, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (2,300 individuals), followed by those in Education, law, community and government services (1,415 individuals) and Business, finance and administration (1,300 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Miramichi, NB?
| % of Total | ||
| English | 16,050 | 92.0% |
| French | 1,335 | 7.6% |
| English and French | 60 | 0.3% |
| Neither English nor French | 10 | 0.1% |
The majority of Miramichi, NB residents (that’s 92%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Miramichi, NB?
| Median household income | $66,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $58,800 |
The median household income in Miramichi, NB is $66,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $58,800 per year.
How many households are there in Miramichi, NB?
Homeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 7,990 | |
| Owned households | 5,565 | 69.6% |
| Rented households | 2,425 | 30.4% |
Owned households 69.6%
Rented households 30.4%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.2 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 2,670 | 33.4% |
| 2 person | 3,075 | 38.5% |
| 3 person | 1,095 | 13.7% |
| 4 person | 800 | 10.0% |
| 5 person | 350 | 4.4% |
1 person 33.4%
2 person 38.5%
3 person 13.7%
4 person 10%
5 person 4.4%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 995 | 12.5% |
| 35 to 44 | 1,040 | 13.0% |
| 45 to 54 | 1,265 | 15.8% |
| 55 to 64 | 1,570 | 19.7% |
| Over 65 | 3,110 | 39.0% |
Under 34 12.5%
35 to 44 13%
45 to 54 15.8%
55 to 64 19.7%
Over 65 39%
There is a total of 7,990 households in Miramichi, NB, 69.6% of which are owner-occupied and 30.4% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Miramichi, NB is 2.2 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (3,075 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (2,670 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Miramichi, NB, at 39%.
What are the housing characteristics of Miramichi, NB?
Year built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 1,190 | 14.9% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 1,100 | 13.8% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 1,010 | 12.6% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 1,690 | 21.1% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 1,200 | 15.0% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 845 | 10.6% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 510 | 6.4% |
| After 2011 | 455 | 5.7% |
Before 1945 14.9%
Between 1946 and 1960 13.8%
Between 1961 and 1970 12.6%
Between 1971 and 1980 21.1%
Between 1981 and 1990 15%
Between 1991 and 2000 10.6%
Between 2001 and 2010 6.4%
After 2011 5.7%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 25 | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 760 | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 2,065 | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 3,265 | 40.9% |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 1,875 | 23.5% |
No bedrooms 0.3%
1 bedroom 9.5%
2 bedrooms 25.8%
3 bedrooms 40.9%
4 or more bedrooms 23.5%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 5,430 | 67.9% |
| Attached homes | 2,010 | 25.1% |
| Movable homes | 555 | 6.9% |
Single-detached homes 67.9%
Attached homes 25.1%
Movable homes 6.9%
| Median home value | $160,000 | |
| Average home value | $183,000 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 5,255 | 65.8% |
| Major repairs | 630 | 7.9% |
| Minor repairs | 2,105 | 26.4% |
Regular maintenance 65.8%
Major repairs 7.9%
Minor repairs 26.4%
Single-detached houses account for 67.9% of the residential buildings in Miramichi, NB. Apartments make up of the Miramichi, NB housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $160,000 and the average figure sits at $183,000. Of all the properties in Miramichi, NB, 3 bedrooms units include 3,265 (the highest share) and 2 bedrooms units have 2,065 (second-highest share). Regarding year of construction, properties built between 1971 and 1980 and between 1981 and 1990 hold the highest counts, at 1,690 and 1,200, respectively. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (65.8%) and minor repairs (26.4%).
What is the education level in Miramichi, NB?
| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 2,210 | 14.9% |
| High school diploma | 4,700 | 31.7% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 1,255 | 8.5% |
| College diploma | 3,895 | 26.3% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 230 | 1.6% |
| University degree | 2,545 | 17.2% |
No diploma 14.9%
High school diploma 31.7%
Apprenticeship diploma 8.5%
College diploma 26.3%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 1.6%
University degree 17.2%
Approximately 31.7% of the population in Miramichi, NB has a high school diploma (that’s 4,700 residents). Miramichi, NB locals holding a college diploma (3,895 people) account for 26.3% of the resident pool. Additionally, 17.2% of them hold a university degree (2,545 people).
What is the average commute time in Miramichi, NB?
| Average commute time | 15min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 6,025 | 93.8% |
| By public transit | 35 | 0.6% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 255 | 4.0% |
| By other methods | 105 | 1.6% |
By car, truck or van 93.8%
By public transit 0.6%
By bicycle/by walking 4%
By other methods 1.6%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 4,615 | 82.8% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 895 | 16.0% |
| Commute to a different province | 65 | 1.2% |
Commute within the same municipality 82.8%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 16%
Commute to a different province 1.2%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 3,870 | 60.4% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 1,750 | 27.3% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 385 | 6.0% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 235 | 3.7% |
| More than 60 minutes | 170 | 2.6% |
Less than 15 minutes 60.4%
15 to 29 minutes 27.3%
30 to 44 minutes 6%
45 to 59 minutes 3.7%
More than 60 minutes 2.6%
Most employed people in Miramichi, NB (3,870 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (1,750 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Miramichi, NB is 15 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Miramichi, NB locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at 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.