Quispamsis Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Quispamsis. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:240 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Quispamsis Population

Total Population (2021)

18,768

Total Population (2016)

18,245

Population Growth

+2.9% (+523)

Growth Rank

#439 of 688Same geo level

Male

48.8%9,160

Female

51.2%9,610

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.953

Average Age

41.4

Median Age

43.2

Age Rank

#243 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

935(5.0%)

5–9

1,140(6.1%)

10–14

1,350(7.2%)

15–19

1,305(7.0%)

20–24

905(4.8%)

25–29

735(3.9%)

30–34

1,010(5.4%)

35–39

1,185(6.3%)

40–44

1,370(7.3%)

45–49

1,470(7.8%)

50–54

1,335(7.1%)

55–59

1,370(7.3%)

60–64

1,255(6.7%)

65–69

1,095(5.8%)

70–74

1,005(5.4%)

75–79

605(3.2%)

80–84

355(1.9%)

85+

345(1.8%)

Quispamsis Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.7

Total Private Dwellings

6,985

Occupied Private Dwellings

6,855

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,145 (16.7%)

2 Persons

2,545 (37.1%)

3 Persons

1,235 (18.0%)

4 Persons

1,315 (19.2%)

5+ Persons

615 (9.0%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,545(37.1%)

Couples without children

2,195(32.0%)

One-parent families

480(7.0%)

One-person households

1,145(16.7%)

Multigenerational

180(2.6%)

Multiple-family

30(0.4%)

Quispamsis Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$105,900After tax

Median Household Income

$95,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$50,440After tax

Median Individual Income

$43,200After tax

Income Rank

#72 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

88.0%

Employment Income

73.6%

Government Transfers

12.0%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,095(7.6%)

$10k–$20k

1,475(10.3%)

$20k–$30k

1,720(12.0%)

$30k–$40k

1,485(10.3%)

$40k–$50k

1,495(10.4%)

$50k–$60k

1,245(8.7%)

$60k–$70k

1,115(7.8%)

$70k–$80k

940(6.5%)

$80k–$90k

835(5.8%)

$90k–$100k

665(4.6%)

$100k+

2,310(16.1%)

Quispamsis Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

61.7%

Unemployment Rate

7.2%

Total Labour Force

10,000

Employed

9,290

Unemployed

715

Not in Labour Force

5,055

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

5.1%

Children (0–17)

5.2%

Adults (18–64)

3.5%

Seniors (65+)

10.6%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3000 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.257

Quispamsis Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

14,300 (77.1%)

French Only

25 (0.1%)

English & French

4,175 (22.5%)

Neither

40 (0.2%)

Mother Tongue

English

16,855 (90.9%)

French

755 (4.1%)

Non-official languages

685 (3.7%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

16,855(90.9%)

French

755(4.1%)

Mandarin

140(0.8%)

Korean

110(0.6%)

Russian

55(0.3%)

Spanish

45(0.2%)

Italian

20(0.1%)

Tagalog

15(0.1%)

Cantonese

15(0.1%)

Portuguese

15(0.1%)

Quispamsis Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

5,690(83.0%)

Semi-detached

80(1.2%)

Row house

85(1.2%)

Duplex

295(4.3%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

235(3.4%)

Other attached

5(0.1%)

Movable

450(6.6%)

Community snapshot

About Quispamsis

Quispamsis is a town in the Kennebecasis Valley of southern New Brunswick, northeast of Saint John toward Rothesay. Residential neighbourhoods, lakes, and valley parks define a growing suburb in Greater Saint John, with shopping and schools shared across the twin-town area. About 19,000 people live in Quispamsis.

Known for

Kennebecasis Valley suburb of Greater Saint John
Neighbour and twin-town relationship with Rothesay
Lakes, parks, and family neighbourhoods
Growing residential community northeast of Saint John
Valley trail and recreation lifestyle

See & do

Qplex / town recreation facilities
Arenas, pools, and community sports complex.
Local lakes and parks
Swimming, trails, and shoreline green space.
Kennebecasis Valley trails
Walking and cycling through the twin-town area.
Town commercial plazas
Everyday shopping for valley residents.
Nearby Saint John amenities
Harbour city attractions a short drive southwest.

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