Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Central Prince, Rural municipality

Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses

29

Provincial population rank: 29

National population rank: 1,968 of 4,831

7.1%

In 2021, the enumerated population of Central Prince (Rural municipality), was 1,129, which represents a change of 7.1% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 8.0% and the national average of 5.2%.

9.8%

In 2021, there were 459 private dwellings occupied in Central Prince (Rural municipality), which represent a change of 9.8% from 2016.

8.4

The land area of Central Prince (Rural municipality) is 133.78 square kilometres and the population density was 8.4 people per square kilometre.

Population change for Central Prince (Rural municipality) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021

Central Prince (Rural municipality) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Tyne Valley FD 669 623 r 7.4
O'Leary FD 2,566 2,394 r 7.2
Wellington FD 1,811 1,874 r -3.4
Lot 11 and Area RM 617 639 r -3.4

Prince Edward Island [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population growth

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Cornwall T 6,574 5,348 22.9
Stratford T 10,927 9,711 r 12.5
Three Rivers T 7,883 7,169 r 10.0
Summerside CY 16,001 14,839 r 7.8
Charlottetown CY 38,809 36,094 7.5

Prince Edward Island [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population growth

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Charlottetown CY 38,809 36,094 7.5
Summerside CY 16,001 14,839 r 7.8
Three Rivers T 7,883 7,169 r 10.0
Stratford T 10,927 9,711 r 12.5
Cornwall T 6,574 5,348 22.9
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