Demographics in Upper Miramichi, NB
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Upper Miramichi?
topPopulation by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2021 | 2,180 | |
| Male population | 1,090 | 50.0% |
| Female population | 1,090 | 50.0% |
| Average age | 49.0 |
Male population 50.0%
Female population 50.0%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 280 | 12.9% |
| 15 to 24 | 185 | 8.5% |
| 25 to 34 | 175 | 8.1% |
| 35 to 44 | 210 | 9.7% |
| 45 to 54 | 255 | 11.8% |
| 55 to 64 | 400 | 18.4% |
| Over 65 | 665 | 30.6% |
Under 14 12.9%
15 to 24 8.5%
25 to 34 8.1%
35 to 44 9.7%
45 to 54 11.8%
55 to 64 18.4%
Over 65 30.6%
There are 2,180 residents in Upper Miramichi, with an average age of 49.0. Males make up 50% of the population, while females account for 50%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Upper Miramichi (665 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (400 people).
What is the marital status of Upper Miramichi residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 975 | 51.4% |
| Common law | 150 | 7.9% |
| Single | 395 | 20.8% |
| Separated | 65 | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 130 | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 180 | 9.5% |
Married 51.4%
Common law 7.9%
Single 20.8%
Separated 3.4%
Divorced 6.9%
Widowed 9.5%
A total of 395 people in Upper Miramichi have never been married (which represents 20.8% of the population). Wedded people in Upper Miramichi (975 locals) account for 51.4% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 7.9% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 150 people).
What are the employment statistics in Upper Miramichi?
top| Unemployment rate | 25.0% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Business, finance and administration | 105 | 11.7% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 35 | 3.9% |
| Health | 90 | 10.1% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 110 | 12.3% |
| Sales and service | 160 | 17.9% |
| Trades and transport | 255 | 28.5% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 95 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 45 | 5.0% |
Business, finance and administration 11.7%
Natural and applied sciences 3.9%
Health 10.1%
Education, law, community and government services 12.3%
Sales and service 17.9%
Trades and transport 28.5%
Natural resources and agriculture 10.6%
Manufacturing and utilities 5.0%
Upper Miramichi has an unemployment rate of 25%. Regarding the most common jobs in Upper Miramichi, people working in Trades and transport account for the largest share of the local workforce (255 individuals), followed by those in Sales and service (160 individuals) and Education, law, community and government services (110 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Upper Miramichi?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 2,120 | 99.1% |
| French | 20 | 0.9% |
The majority of Upper Miramichi residents (that’s 99.1%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Upper Miramichi?
top| Median household income | $57,600 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $52,400 |
The median household income in Upper Miramichi is $57,600, while the median after-tax household income sits at $52,400 per year.
How many households are there in Upper Miramichi?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 960 | |
| Owned households | 850 | 88.5% |
| Rented households | 110 | 11.5% |
Owned households 88.5%
Rented households 11.5%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.2 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 275 | 28.8% |
| 2 person | 405 | 42.4% |
| 3 person | 140 | 14.7% |
| 4 person | 85 | 8.9% |
| 5 person | 50 | 5.2% |
1 person 28.8%
2 person 42.4%
3 person 14.7%
4 person 8.9%
5 person 5.2%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 90 | 9.3% |
| 35 to 44 | 85 | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 | 150 | 15.5% |
| 55 to 64 | 215 | 22.3% |
| Over 65 | 425 | 44.0% |
Under 34 9.3%
35 to 44 8.8%
45 to 54 15.5%
55 to 64 22.3%
Over 65 44.0%
There is a total of 960 households in Upper Miramichi, 88.5% of which are owner-occupied and 11.5% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Upper Miramichi is 2.2 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (405 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (275 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Upper Miramichi, at 44%.
What are the housing characteristics in Upper Miramichi?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 165 | 17.3% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 125 | 13.1% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 110 | 11.5% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 255 | 26.7% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 145 | 15.2% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 90 | 9.4% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 45 | 4.7% |
| After 2011 | 20 | 2.1% |
Before 1945 17.3%
Between 1946 and 1960 13.1%
Between 1961 and 1970 11.5%
Between 1971 and 1980 26.7%
Between 1981 and 1990 15.2%
Between 1991 and 2000 9.4%
Between 2001 and 2010 4.7%
After 2011 2.1%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| 1 bedroom | 55 | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 295 | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 395 | 40.9% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 220 | 22.8% |
1 bedroom 5.7%
2 bedrooms 30.6%
2 bedrooms 40.9%
4 or more bedroom 22.8%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 895 | 94.2% |
| Attached homes | 35 | 3.7% |
| Movable homes | 20 | 2.1% |
Single-detached homes 94.2%
Attached homes 3.7%
Movable homes 2.1%
| Median home value | $80,000 | |
| Average home value | $106,400 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 525 | 55.0% |
| Major repairs | 140 | 14.7% |
| Minor repairs | 290 | 30.4% |
Regular maintenance 55.0%
Minor repairs 30.4%
Major repairs 14.7%
Single-detached houses account for 94.2% of the residential buildings in Upper Miramichi. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $80,000 and the average figure sits at $106,400. Of all the properties in Upper Miramichi, 3 bedrooms units include 395 (the highest share) and 2 bedrooms units have 295 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (55%) and minor repairs (30.4%).
What is the education level in Upper Miramichi?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 435 | 22.8% |
| High school diploma | 835 | 43.7% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 110 | 5.8% |
| College diploma | 395 | 20.7% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 40 | 2.1% |
| University degree | 95 | 5.0% |
No diploma 22.8%
High school diploma 43.7%
Apprenticeship diploma 5.8%
College diploma 20.7%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 2.1%
University degree 5.0%
Approximately 43.7% of the population in Upper Miramichi has a high school diploma (that’s 835 residents). Upper Miramichi locals holding a college diploma (395 people) account for 20.7% of the resident pool. Additionally, 5% of them hold a university degree (95 people).
What is the average commute time in Upper Miramichi?
top| Average commute time | 34 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 595 | 97.5% |
| By other methods | 15 | 2.5% |
By car, truck or van 97.5%
By other methods 2.5%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 150 | 32.6% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 310 | 67.4% |
Commute within the same municipality 32.6%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 67.4%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 150 | 24.2% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 160 | 25.8% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 75 | 12.1% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 80 | 12.9% |
| More than 60 minutes | 155 | 25.0% |
Less than 15 minutes 24.2%
15 to 29 minutes 25.8%
30 to 44 minutes 12.1%
45 to 59 minutes 12.9%
More than 60 minutes 25.0%
Most employed people in Upper Miramichi (160 individuals) travel 15 to 29 min to get to work, followed by those who commute more than 60 min (155 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Upper Miramichi is 34 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Upper Miramichi locals commute to another municipality within the same province 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.