Prince Edward Island Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Prince Edward Island Cities
Charlottetown
48,758
Summerside
19,058
Stratford
13,778
Three Rivers
9,568
Cornwall
8,208
32 cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2025 Pop. | 2021 Pop. | 2016 Pop. | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown | 48,758 | 47,682 | 41,034 | 37,292 | 2.26% |
| Summerside | 19,058 | 18,723 | 16,745 | 15,231 | 1.79% |
| Stratford | 13,778 | 13,409 | 11,506 | 10,040 | 2.75% |
| Three Rivers | 9,568 | 9,387 | 8,315 | 7,310 | 1.93% |
| Cornwall | 8,208 | 7,976 | 6,920 | 5,541 | 2.91% |
| New Glasgow | 5,769 | 5,613 | 4,473 | 3,979 | 2.78% |
| West River | 4,252 | 4,158 | 3,633 | 3,216 | 2.26% |
| Kensington, Part 1 | 3,273 | 3,275 | 3,229 | 3,251 | -0.06% |
| North Shore | 3,057 | 2,978 | 2,619 | 2,199 | 2.65% |
| Vernon River | 2,966 | 2,908 | 2,646 | 2,371 | 1.99% |
| O'Leary | 2,746 | 2,727 | 2,693 | 2,432 | 0.7% |
| East River, Part 1 | 2,628 | 2,584 | 2,427 | 2,111 | 1.7% |
| Alberton | 2,581 | 2,553 | 2,329 | 2,208 | 1.1% |
| Crossroads | 2,263 | 2,226 | 1,955 | 1,867 | 1.66% |
| Kensington | 2,150 | 2,103 | 1,898 | 1,653 | 2.23% |
| Belfast | 2,050 | 2,019 | 1,759 | 1,680 | 1.54% |
| Tignish | 2,048 | 2,034 | 1,878 | 1,846 | 0.69% |
| Wellington | 1,983 | 1,977 | 1,880 | 1,942 | 0.3% |
| Souris | 1,861 | 1,861 | 1,824 | 1,860 | 0% |
| North Shore | 1,749 | 1,718 | 1,552 | 1,434 | 1.8% |
| Crapaud, Part 1 | 1,709 | 1,703 | 1,641 | 1,638 | 0.35% |
| New London | 1,550 | 1,535 | 1,593 | 1,361 | 0.98% |
| Murray River, Part 1 | 1,509 | 1,500 | 1,467 | 1,368 | 0.6% |
| Alberton | 1,504 | 1,472 | 1,362 | 1,176 | 2.17% |
| Kinkora | 1,474 | 1,462 | 1,340 | 1,324 | 0.82% |
| Morell | 1,443 | 1,413 | 1,256 | 1,089 | 2.12% |
| Malpeque Bay | 1,412 | 1,382 | 1,259 | 1,052 | 2.17% |
| Miltonvale Park | 1,351 | 1,337 | 1,258 | 1,195 | 1.05% |
| Kingston | 1,299 | 1,277 | 1,158 | 1,071 | 1.72% |
| Souris | 1,293 | 1,278 | 1,121 | 1,065 | 1.17% |
| Central Prince | 1,287 | 1,274 | 1,187 | 1,082 | 1.02% |
| Miminegash | 1,186 | 1,183 | 1,141 | 1,147 | 0.25% |
Prince Edward Island Cities Overview
The largest city in Prince Edward Island is Charlottetown, with a 2026 population of 48,758. Cornwall is the fastest growing city in Prince Edward Island, having grown 2.91% annually between 2011 and 2016.