Demographics in Shippagan, NB
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Shippagan?
topPopulation by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2021 | 2,670 | |
| Male population | 1,265 | 47.4% |
| Female population | 1,405 | 52.6% |
| Average age | 47.9 |
Male population 47.4%
Female population 52.6%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 350 | 13.1% |
| 15 to 24 | 250 | 9.3% |
| 25 to 34 | 265 | 9.9% |
| 35 to 44 | 280 | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 | 310 | 11.6% |
| 55 to 64 | 470 | 17.5% |
| Over 65 | 755 | 28.2% |
Under 14 13.1%
15 to 24 9.3%
25 to 34 9.9%
35 to 44 10.4%
45 to 54 11.6%
55 to 64 17.5%
Over 65 28.2%
There are 2,670 residents in Shippagan, with an average age of 47.9. Males make up 47.4% of the population, while females account for 52.6%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Shippagan (755 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (470 people).
What is the marital status of Shippagan residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 665 | 28.7% |
| Common law | 395 | 17.0% |
| Single | 815 | 35.1% |
| Separated | 90 | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 125 | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 230 | 9.9% |
Married 28.7%
Common law 17.0%
Single 35.1%
Separated 3.9%
Divorced 5.4%
Widowed 9.9%
A total of 815 people in Shippagan have never been married (which represents 35.1% of the population). Wedded people in Shippagan (665 locals) account for 28.7% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 17% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 395 people).
What are the employment statistics in Shippagan?
top| Unemployment rate | 10.9% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 10 | 0.8% |
| Business, finance and administration | 135 | 10.6% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 80 | 6.3% |
| Health | 145 | 11.4% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 150 | 11.8% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 30 | 2.4% |
| Sales and service | 355 | 28.0% |
| Trades and transport | 175 | 13.8% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 90 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 100 | 7.9% |
Management 0.8%
Business, finance and administration 10.6%
Natural and applied sciences 6.3%
Health 11.4%
Education, law, community and government services 11.8%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 2.4%
Sales and service 28.0%
Trades and transport 13.8%
Natural resources and agriculture 7.1%
Manufacturing and utilities 7.9%
Shippagan has an unemployment rate of 10.9%. Regarding the most common jobs in Shippagan, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (355 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (175 individuals) and Education, law, community and government services (150 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Shippagan?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 70 | 2.8% |
| French | 2,440 | 96.4% |
| English and French | 20 | 0.8% |
The majority of Shippagan residents (that’s 96.4%) speak French.
What is the median household income in Shippagan?
top| Median household income | $59,600 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $54,000 |
The median household income in Shippagan is $59,600, while the median after-tax household income sits at $54,000 per year.
How many households are there in Shippagan?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 1,200 | |
| Owned households | 810 | 67.5% |
| Rented households | 390 | 32.5% |
Owned households 67.5%
Rented households 32.5%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.1 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 460 | 38.3% |
| 2 person | 405 | 33.8% |
| 3 person | 180 | 15.0% |
| 4 person | 115 | 9.6% |
| 5 person | 40 | 3.3% |
1 person 38.3%
2 person 33.8%
3 person 15.0%
4 person 9.6%
5 person 3.3%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 160 | 13.4% |
| 35 to 44 | 185 | 15.5% |
| 45 to 54 | 200 | 16.7% |
| 55 to 64 | 275 | 23.0% |
| Over 65 | 375 | 31.4% |
Under 34 13.4%
35 to 44 15.5%
45 to 54 16.7%
55 to 64 23.0%
Over 65 31.4%
There is a total of 1,200 households in Shippagan, 67.5% of which are owner-occupied and 32.5% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Shippagan is 2.1 people. Of the total households here, those with 1 person living in them account for the largest share of the market (460 households), followed by establishments occupied by 2 people (405 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Shippagan, at 31.4%.
What are the housing characteristics in Shippagan?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 90 | 7.5% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 150 | 12.5% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 135 | 11.2% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 340 | 28.3% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 225 | 18.8% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 120 | 10.0% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 90 | 7.5% |
| After 2011 | 50 | 4.2% |
Before 1945 7.5%
Between 1946 and 1960 12.5%
Between 1961 and 1970 11.2%
Between 1971 and 1980 28.3%
Between 1981 and 1990 18.8%
Between 1991 and 2000 10.0%
Between 2001 and 2010 7.5%
After 2011 4.2%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 10 | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 160 | 13.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 385 | 32.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 400 | 33.3% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 245 | 20.4% |
No bedrooms 0.8%
1 bedroom 13.3%
2 bedrooms 32.1%
2 bedrooms 33.3%
4 or more bedroom 20.4%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 805 | 67.4% |
| Attached homes | 390 | 32.6% |
Single-detached homes 67.4%
Attached homes 32.6%
| Median home value | $160,000 | |
| Average home value | $179,600 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 810 | 67.8% |
| Major repairs | 90 | 7.5% |
| Minor repairs | 295 | 24.7% |
Regular maintenance 67.8%
Minor repairs 24.7%
Major repairs 7.5%
Single-detached houses account for 67.4% of the residential buildings in Shippagan. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $160,000 and the average figure sits at $179,600. Of all the properties in Shippagan, 3 bedrooms units include 400 (the highest share) and 2 bedrooms units have 385 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (67.8%) and minor repairs (24.7%).
What is the education level in Shippagan?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 495 | 23.5% |
| High school diploma | 350 | 16.6% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 180 | 8.6% |
| College diploma | 485 | 23.0% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 140 | 6.6% |
| University degree | 455 | 21.6% |
No diploma 23.5%
High school diploma 16.6%
Apprenticeship diploma 8.6%
College diploma 23.0%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 6.6%
University degree 21.6%
Approximately 16.6% of the population in Shippagan has a high school diploma (that’s 350 residents). Shippagan locals holding a college diploma (485 people) account for 23% of the resident pool. Additionally, 21.6% of them hold a university degree (455 people).
What is the average commute time in Shippagan?
top| Average commute time | 13 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 930 | 90.3% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 90 | 8.7% |
| By other methods | 10 | 1.0% |
By car, truck or van 90.3%
By bicycle/by walking 8.7%
By other methods 1.0%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 505 | 56.4% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 380 | 42.5% |
| Commute to a different province | 10 | 1.1% |
Commute within the same municipality 56.4%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 42.5%
Commute to a different province 1.1%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 595 | 57.5% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 280 | 27.0% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 135 | 13.0% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 15 | 1.4% |
| More than 60 minutes | 10 | 1.0% |
Less than 15 minutes 57.5%
15 to 29 minutes 27.0%
30 to 44 minutes 13.0%
45 to 59 minutes 1.4%
More than 60 minutes 1.0%
Most employed people in Shippagan (595 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (280 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Shippagan is 13 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Shippagan 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.