Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1961 | 2,785 | — |
| 1971 | 7,211 | +158.9% |
| 1981 | 11,543 | +60.1% |
| 1991 | 23,689 | +105.2% |
| 1996 | 25,531 | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 24,964 | −2.2% |
| 2006 | 24,671 | −1.2% |
| 2011 | 24,284 | −1.6% |
The city is located within Newfoundland's census Division No. 1.
According to the Canada 2011 Census:
- Population: 24,284
- % Change (2006–2011): -1.6
- Dwellings: 9,660
- Area (km²): 15.76
- Density (persons per km²): 1,566.9
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