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Youngest Cities — Canada

1 Mackenzie County AB 23.4
2 Norway House MB 23.6
3 Stanley MB 25.6
4 Rhineland MB 27.2
5 La Broquerie MB 28.6
6 Hanover MB 28.8
7 Peace River B BC 30.6
8 Thompson MB 31.0
9 Metro Vancouver A BC 31.4
10 Blackfalds AB 31.8
11 Mapleton ON 32.0
12 Petawawa ON 32.0
13 Lloydminster SK 32.0
14 Fort St. John BC 32.4
15 Shannon QC 32.4
16 Iqaluit NU 32.8
17 Niverville MB 32.8
18 Martensville SK 33.6
19 Winkler MB 33.6
20 Slave Lake AB 34.0
21 Grande Prairie AB 34.0
22 The Pas MB 34.4
23 Bayham ON 34.4
24 Wood Buffalo AB 34.4
25 Whitecourt AB 34.8
26 Saint-Lin-Laurentides QC 34.8
27 Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval QC 34.8
28 Wellesley ON 35.2
29 Yellowknife NT 35.2
30 Prince Albert SK 35.2
31 Warman SK 35.2
32 Beaumont AB 35.2
33 Taché MB 35.6
34 Whistler BC 35.6
35 Airdrie AB 35.6
36 Peace River AB 35.6
37 Dawson Creek BC 35.6
38 Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier QC 35.6
39 Steinbach MB 36.0
40 Brooks AB 36.0
41 Southgate ON 36.0
42 Milton ON 36.0
43 Norwich ON 36.0
44 Waterloo ON 36.0
45 Sylvan Lake AB 36.0
46 Bonnyville AB 36.0
47 Brampton ON 36.0
48 Fort Saskatchewan AB 36.0
49 Spruce Grove AB 36.0
50 Saint-Apollinaire QC 36.4
51 Morinville AB 36.4
52 Saint-Amable QC 36.4
53 Perth East ON 36.4
54 Taber AB 36.4
55 Saskatoon SK 36.8
56 Brandon MB 36.8
57 Banff AB 36.8
58 Shelburne ON 36.8
59 Edmonton AB 36.8
60 Leduc AB 36.8
61 Sainte-Sophie QC 37.2
62 Malahide ON 37.2
63 Coaldale AB 37.2
64 Thorold ON 37.2
65 Kitchener ON 37.2
66 Mirabel QC 37.2
67 Chestermere AB 37.6
68 Saint-Philippe QC 37.6
69 Bradford West Gwillimbury ON 37.6
70 Lloydminster AB 37.6
71 Lucan Biddulph ON 37.6
72 Regina SK 37.6
73 North Perth ON 37.6
74 Squamish BC 37.6
75 Essa ON 37.6
76 Drayton Valley AB 37.6
77 Revelstoke BC 37.6
78 Sioux Lookout ON 38.0
79 Saint-Colomban QC 38.0
80 Hinton AB 38.0
81 Paradise NL 38.0
82 Fernie BC 38.0
83 Ritchot MB 38.0
84 Lethbridge AB 38.0
85 Saint-Paul QC 38.0
86 Wainwright AB 38.0
87 Terrace BC 38.0
88 Calgary AB 38.0
89 Saint-Henri QC 38.4
90 Morden MB 38.4
91 Edson AB 38.4
92 Saint-Honoré QC 38.4
93 North Battleford SK 38.4
94 Ajax ON 38.4
95 Langford BC 38.4
96 St. Paul AB 38.4
97 Guelph ON 38.4
98 Labrador City NL 38.4
99 Surrey BC 38.4
100 Contrecoeur QC 38.8

The youngest cities in Canada by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Mackenzie County has a median age of 23.4 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Mackenzie County's population is under 23.4 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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