Winnipeg Population 2024

777,346

The estimated 2024 population of Winnipeg is 777,346. The population of Winnipeg was recorded at 705,244 in the 2016 Canadian Census, and was recorded at 663,617 in the 2011 census. This is a change in population of 41,627, which is an annual growth rate of 1.22%.

Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada. It is located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet. At one point, Winnipeg was a trading center for Aboriginal people, and later become a French fort. Also known as the Gateway to the West with its international airport and role as a transportation hub, Winnipeg has an estimated 2014 population of 708,000, ranking 7th in Canada.

Winnipeg's population is estimated at 727,500 in 2016 [1], up from 663,617 during the 2011 Canadian Census. The Census Metropolis Area has an estimated population of 782,000, while the Province of Manitoba has a total population of 1.31 million. Winnipeg pulled ahead of Quebec City in 2012, claiming the title of the 7th largest city in Canada.

City Size and Population Density

The city proper has a population density of 1,430 people per square kilometer, or 3,700 people per square mile. The city covers a surface area of 464.33 square kilometers (179.27 square miles).

Winnipeg Demographics

Winnipeg was home to 663,617 people according to the census conducted in 2011. The city grew from 633,451 (4.8%) between 2006 and 2011.

This large Canadian city has an Aboriginal population, with about 11 percent making up the city’s population. With the average amount of Aboriginals being only 4.3 percent nationally, 11 percent is far from the norm for the rest of the country. Winnipeg has the largest percentage of Aboriginals of any major Canadian city, as well as the highest total number. However, the Aboriginals are not the only ethnicity to pepper this city, as there is also a large percentage of Filipino locals – making up 8.7 percent of the population. This is the largest percentage of Filipinos of any major Canadian city. Aside from the Aboriginal and Filipino communities, Winnipeg has over 45,000 locals called the Metis people – which are locals of mixed ethnicities.

Ethnic origins of Winnipeg residents:

  • English: 21.1%
  • Scottish: 16.4%
  • Canadian: 16.8%
  • German: 16.2%
  • Ukranian: 15.2%
  • Irish: 13.2%
  • French: 13.1%
  • Aboriginal: 11.7%
  • Filipino: 9.0%
  • Polish: 7.8%

Religion among Winnipeg Population

According to the National Household Survey in 2011, 64% of the population is Christian (30% Catholic, 8% United Church, 4.5% Anglican), 1.7% are Muslim, and 1.6% are Jewish. Other religious groups include Sikh (1.5%), Hindu (1%), Buddhist (1%), and Aboriginal spirituality (0.3%). 29% of the population had no religious affiliation.

Winnipeg History

With its large population count of Aboriginals, it is not surprising to learn the Aboriginals have a long history within Winnipeg. In fact, the original 18th century settlers were of Aboriginal descent. In 1873, the region was declared an official city, with an influx of people coming from all over to make a home in the budding metropolis. The railway helped establish more jobs and better transportation for the locals, making it a popular place to reside.

Because of this city’s unique positioning between two rivers – the Red River and the Assiniboine River – it became a popular place for river transportation via canoes. During earlier times, the area was mostly used for trading, fishing, agriculture and hunting. The rivers held vitals roles in all of these aspects, and made the ancient way of life possible. River transportation helped connect people to one another, particularly those from the north and south regions.

The city struggled with a stagnant economy after the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914, which gave traders the option to use the canal for trading instead of the trains running through Winnipeg. Other cities, such as Vancouver, were able to surpass this city’s standing as a busy hub for business. However, in 1989, redevelopment of the railroads was conducted, and the railways that were so valuable during the trading era became a popular tourist attraction. These railways were known as “The Forks”, and contributed to the success colonization of Winnipeg – giving people better transportation options and ways to trade with neighboring regions with ease.

Winnipeg Population Growth

This city has enjoyed a steady population growth throughout its history, with influxes generated mostly from immigrants from abroad. Experts predict the city to add another 12,000 to 13,000 new residents each year. Though the majority of this city’s growth rate has been stable, there were some dips in new arrivals around 2005. In 2006, the city again saw their population growing due to the influx of immigrants. In 2008, Winnipeg surpassed the national average of population growth – growing by 1.5 percent every year. The city has seen a stable growth rate ever since.

The estimated 2020 population of Winnipeg is 762,700, based on population predictions released by the City of Winnipeg. Another report from the city has Winnipeg surpassing 1 million residents in 2033.

Province
Density (km²)
1518.8
Area (km²)
464.33
2024 Pop (est)
777,346
2016 Pop
705,244
2011 Pop
663,617
Growth
41,627
Growth Rate
1.22%

Winnipeg Population 2024

population

Avg. Age
39.9
Median Age
38.8

Winnipeg Age Distribution

Marital Status

Divorced

Married

Never Married

Separated

Winnipeg Basic Marriage Statistics

Spoken Language

English

French

English and French

Other

Winnipeg Language Spoken

value

Avg. Income
$44,916
Median Income
$34,964

Winnipeg Income Data

Winnipeg Urban Area Population

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Year
Population
Growth Rate
Growth
1950344,5830%0
1951354,9313%10,348
1952365,6063.01%10,675
1953376,5703%10,964
1954387,8803%11,310
1955399,5283%11,648
1956411,5443.01%12,016
1957423,8863%12,342
1958436,6173%12,731
1959449,7293%13,112
1960463,2553.01%13,526
1961476,5102.86%13,255
1962482,8981.34%6,388
1963489,3711.34%6,473
1964495,9401.34%6,569
1965502,5791.34%6,639
1966509,2621.33%6,683
1967515,4171.21%6,155
1968521,6551.21%6,238
1969527,9531.21%6,298
1970534,3351.21%6,382
1971540,8631.22%6,528
1972548,2651.37%7,402
1973555,7481.36%7,483
1974563,3441.37%7,596
1975571,0431.37%7,699
1976578,2761.27%7,233
1977579,0140.13%738
1978579,7550.13%741
1979580,4970.13%742
1980581,2410.13%744
1981582,5680.23%1,327
1982591,0051.45%8,437
1983599,5651.45%8,560
1984608,2601.45%8,695
1985617,0571.45%8,797
1986625,8291.42%8,772
1987632,7071.1%6,878
1988639,6701.1%6,963
1989646,6911.1%7,021
1990653,7991.1%7,108
1991660,5491.03%6,750
1992661,8890.2%1,340
1993663,2280.2%1,339
1994664,5720.2%1,344
1995665,9190.2%1,347
1996667,3400.21%1,421
1997669,2260.28%1,886
1998671,1210.28%1,895
1999673,0200.28%1,899
2000674,9270.28%1,907
2001677,0440.31%2,117
2002680,6230.53%3,579
2003684,2210.53%3,598
2004687,8430.53%3,622
2005691,4740.53%3,631
2006695,5400.59%4,066
2007702,5031%6,963
2008709,5441%7,041
2009716,6361%7,092
2010723,8101%7,174
2011731,3561.04%7,546
2012740,8301.3%9,474
2013750,3991.29%9,569
2014760,1061.29%9,707
2015769,9381.29%9,832
2016779,9121.3%9,974
2017790,0151.3%10,103
2018800,2491.3%10,234
2019808,4191.02%8,170
2020816,5931.01%8,174
2021824,7711%8,178
2022832,9440.99%8,173
2023841,1080.98%8,164
2024849,2510.97%8,143
2025857,3670.96%8,116
2026865,4610.94%8,094
2027873,5380.93%8,077
2028881,5870.92%8,049
2029889,5960.91%8,009
2030897,5520.89%7,956
2031905,4490.88%7,897
2032913,2870.87%7,838
2033921,0720.85%7,785
2034928,8080.84%7,736
2035936,5030.83%7,695
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Winnipeg Population Data (Urban Area)

  1. Canada Census Data - Official Canadian Census Data.
  2. World Urbanization Prospects - United Nations population estimates and projections of major Urban Agglomerations

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