Chilliwack's 2026 population is now estimated at 107,620.In 2001, the population of Chilliwack was 65,246.Chilliwack has grown by 2,100 in the last year, which represents a 1.99% annual change.These population values and projections come from Statistics Canada Table 17-10-0155-01: Population estimates, July 1, by census subdivision, 2021 boundaries and World Population Review Internal Projections.
Chilliwack is a Canadian city that is located in British Columbia. It is the 7th largest city by population in the province. The city was originally founded in 1873 and was incorporated as a city in 1908. Its history was centered on agriculture, but now it is a thriving city that also has many outdoor activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. The city has a population of 83,788.
The city’s total area is just over 101 square miles, giving it a population density of only 829 inhabitants per square mile. The larger metro area has a population of over 101,000.
Breaking down the population by ethnic origin shows that the city is home to a visible minority population of South Asians, Chinese, Blacks, Filipinos, Latin Americas, and Koreans, to name a few. The total minority population makes up 4.8% of the total population. There is also a population of Aborigines that makeup over 8% of the population. The majority of residents in Chilliwack – over 80% — are of European origins.
The median age is 41.3, and over one-quarter of the total population is 19 or younger.
Though Canada has both English and French as official languages, about 95% of this city’s population speaks English. Almost 11,000 immigrants are making up the city’s total population.
The city has seen significant growth in its population, with a growth rate of about 7.5%. As more people move to the city for its mild climate, progressive culture, and quality of life, this pattern of growth is only expected to continue.
City | 2026 Pop.↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 3,358,275 | 2.64% |
| Montreal | 1,943,903 | 1.49% |
| Calgary | 1,678,073 | 4.04% |
| Edmonton | 1,284,480 | 3.73% |
| Ottawa | 1,218,903 | 2.59% |
| Winnipeg | 870,032 | 2.33% |
| Brampton | 801,732 | 3.08% |
| Mississauga | 768,794 | 0.55% |
| Vancouver | 751,644 | 1.51% |
| Surrey | 731,630 | 3.99% |
| Hamilton | 652,266 | 1.84% |
| Quebec | 602,025 | 1.58% |
| Halifax | 532,856 | 3.1% |
| London | 508,883 | 2.85% |
| Laval | 466,247 | 1.03% |
| Markham | 376,096 | 1.24% |
| Vaughan | 364,031 | 1.53% |
| Kitchener | 338,883 | 4.62% |
| Saskatoon | 328,613 | 3.32% |
| Burnaby | 309,694 | 3.34% |