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New Westminster, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
78,916
Population
13,086/sq mi density
$82,000
Median Income
$52,450 per capita
$700,000
Home Value
$1,350
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
191 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
78,916
Census 2021
Population Density
13,086
per square mile
Land Area
6.0
square miles (15.6 km²)
Median Age
40.4 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 34.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
53.2%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
34.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 57.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 41.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
57.4%
Spanish
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 78,916 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 13,086 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.3% |
| Female | 50.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% |
| Asian | 34.9% |
Language
| English Only | 57.4% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |