Rothesay Profile

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

National Rank:350 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Rothesay Population

Total Population (2021)

11,977

Total Population (2016)

11,659

Population Growth

+2.7% (+318)

Growth Rank

#455 of 688Same geo level

Male

47.9%5,740

Female

52.1%6,235

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.921

Average Age

43.2

Median Age

45.6

Age Rank

#351 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

540(4.5%)

5–9

620(5.2%)

10–14

720(6.0%)

15–19

850(7.1%)

20–24

680(5.7%)

25–29

545(4.6%)

30–34

600(5.0%)

35–39

635(5.3%)

40–44

715(6.0%)

45–49

845(7.1%)

50–54

910(7.6%)

55–59

950(7.9%)

60–64

845(7.1%)

65–69

840(7.0%)

70–74

670(5.6%)

75–79

490(4.1%)

80–84

300(2.5%)

85+

235(2.0%)

Rothesay Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.4

Total Private Dwellings

5,007

Occupied Private Dwellings

4,873

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,175 (24.1%)

2 Persons

1,885 (38.7%)

3 Persons

755 (15.5%)

4 Persons

705 (14.5%)

5+ Persons

350 (7.2%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,435(29.4%)

Couples without children

1,540(31.6%)

One-parent families

440(9.0%)

One-person households

1,175(24.1%)

Multigenerational

95(1.9%)

Multiple-family

15(0.3%)

Rothesay Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$108,400After tax

Median Household Income

$84,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$54,650After tax

Median Individual Income

$41,600After tax

Income Rank

#168 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

88.4%

Employment Income

64.0%

Government Transfers

11.7%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

755(7.8%)

$10k–$20k

1,010(10.5%)

$20k–$30k

1,240(12.9%)

$30k–$40k

1,015(10.5%)

$40k–$50k

1,055(10.9%)

$50k–$60k

910(9.4%)

$60k–$70k

650(6.7%)

$70k–$80k

575(6.0%)

$80k–$90k

495(5.1%)

$90k–$100k

395(4.1%)

$100k+

1,545(16.0%)

Rothesay Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

57.8%

Unemployment Rate

8.7%

Total Labour Force

6,355

Employed

5,805

Unemployed

550

Not in Labour Force

3,690

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

7.3%

Children (0–17)

9.9%

Adults (18–64)

6.0%

Seniors (65+)

8.4%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3630 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.312

Rothesay Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

9,475 (79.1%)

French Only

5 (0.0%)

English & French

2,475 (20.7%)

Neither

25 (0.2%)

Mother Tongue

English

10,825 (90.4%)

French

395 (3.3%)

Non-official languages

570 (4.8%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

10,825(90.4%)

French

395(3.3%)

Mandarin

110(0.9%)

Korean

80(0.7%)

Tagalog

45(0.4%)

Spanish

40(0.3%)

Italian

35(0.3%)

Arabic

20(0.2%)

Punjabi

20(0.2%)

Greek

15(0.1%)

Rothesay Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

3,675(75.5%)

Semi-detached

65(1.3%)

Row house

200(4.1%)

Duplex

160(3.3%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

750(15.4%)

Movable

15(0.3%)

Community snapshot

About Rothesay

Rothesay is a town in the Kennebecasis Valley of southern New Brunswick, a suburb upstream of Saint John on the Kennebecasis River. Tree-lined neighbourhoods, a heritage village feel, and a role as one of the KV’s established residential communities define the town beside Quispamsis. About 12,000 people live in Rothesay.

Known for

Kennebecasis Valley suburb of Saint John
Heritage residential town beside Quispamsis
Kennebecasis River shoreline setting
Tree-lined neighbourhoods and village character
KV community with strong local schools and clubs

See & do

Rothesay Common / village centre
Green and civic heart of the town.
Kennebecasis River waterfront parks
Shore walks and valley views.
Heritage streetscapes
Historic homes along Rothesay’s older roads.
Local trails and recreation fields
Neighbourhood paths and community sport.
KV drives toward Quispamsis and Saint John
Valley roads linking the river suburbs.

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