The City of Brandon’s population in the 2021 Census was 51,313, a 5% increase from the 2016 Census. Brandon’s growth has kept pace with the fastest growing cities in Canada and demonstrates the opportunities available for individuals, families and business to grow and succeed.
| Brandon Census 2021 Population and Dwelling Counts | |
| Population in 2021 | 51,313 |
| Population in 2016 | 48,883 |
| 2016 to 2021 population change (%) | 5% |
| Total private dwellings | 22,526 |
| Population density per square kilometer | 649.2 |
| Land Area (square km) | 79.04 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population
Brandon Population Age Structure and Marital Status
| Characteristics | Brandon 2021 | ||
| Total | Male | Female | |
| Age characteristics of the population | |||
| Total - All persons | 51,315 | 25,150 | 26,160 |
| Age 0-4 | 2,975 | 1,525 | 1,445 |
| Age 5-9 | 3,345 | 1,736 | 1,610 |
| Age 10-14 | 3,080 | 1,605 | 1,470 |
| Age 15-19 | 3,160 | 1,600 | 1,560 |
| Age 20-24 | 3,950 | 2,015 | 1,930 |
| Age 25-29 | 3,755 | 1,955 | 1,805 |
| Age 30-34 | 3,850 | 1,905 | 1,950 |
| Age 35-39 | 3,810 | 1,935 | 1,875 |
| Age 40-44 | 3,535 | 1,755 | 1,780 |
| Age 45-49 | 3,100 | 1,570 | 1,535 |
| Age 50-54 | 2,665 | 1,325 | 1,345 |
| Age 55-59 | 2,925 | 1,380 | 1,545 |
| Age 60-64 | 2,755 | 1,300 | 1,460 |
| Age 65-69 | 2,410 | 1,150 | 1,260 |
| Age 70-74 | 2,095 | 910 | 1,190 |
| Age 75-79 | 1,400 | 575 | 830 |
| Age 80-84 | 1205 | 485 | 720 |
| Age 85 years and over | 1,290 | 440 | 850 |
| Average age of the population | 39.0 | 37.5 | 40.5 |
| Total - Population aged 15 years and over | 41,920 | 20,280 | 21,635 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 81.7 | 80.6 | 82.7 |
| Marital Status 2021 Census Data | |||
| Married | 18,620 | 9,355 | 9,265 |
| Living Common Law | 4,240 | 2,115 | 2,125 |
| Single | 19,055 | 8,810 | 10,245 |
| Seperated | 955 | 380 | 575 |
| Divorced | 2,645 | 955 | 1,690 |
| Widowed | 2,420 | 445 | 1,970 |
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census - May not total due to rounding
Brandon Family and Household Characteristics
| Characteristics | Brandon 2021 |
| Selected Family Characteristics | |
| Total number of census families | 13,515 |
| Number of married-couple families | 8,930 |
| Number of common-law-couple families | 2,120 |
| Number of lone-parent families | 2,456 |
| Number of female lone-parent families | 1,960 |
| Number of male lone-parent families | 500 |
| Average size of census families | 2.9 |
| Number of 2 person families | 6,930 |
| Number of 3 person families | 2,850 |
| Number of 4 person families | 2,555 |
| Number of 5 or more person families | 1,190 |
| Selected household characteristics | |
| Total private households | 21,205 |
| Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children | 5,070 |
| Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children | 5,120 |
| One-person households | 6,595 |
| Other household types | 4,405 |
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census - May not total due to rounding
Brandon Language & Mobility
| Characteristics | Brandon 2021 | ||
| Total | Male | Female | |
| Mother Tongue | |||
| English | 39,020 | 19,015 | 20,005 |
| French | 485 | 235 | 250 |
| Other language(s) | 9,080 | 4,515 | 4,565 |
| Knowlegde of Official Languages | |||
| English only | 46,705 | 22,965 | 23,735 |
| French only | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| English and French | 2,440 | 1,135 | 1,305 |
| Neither English or French | 1,095 | 485 | 610 |
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census - May not total due to rounding
Brandon Mobility
| Mobility Status Brandon 2021 | |||
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Mobility Status - Place of Residence 1 Year Ago - 2021 Brandon Census Profile |
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| Total population 1 year and over | 49,230 | ||
| Lived at the same address 1 year ago | 41,255 | ||
| Lived within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) | 5,445 | ||
| Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory | 1,365 | ||
| Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago | 580 | ||
| Lived in a different country 1 year ago | 585 | ||
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Mobility Status - Place of Residence 5 Years Ago - 2021 Brandon Census Profile |
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| Total population 5 years and over | 46,845 | ||
| Lived at the same address 5 years ago | 25,290 | ||
| Lived within the same census subdivision (municipality) 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) | 11,385 | ||
| Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory | 5,475 | ||
| Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago | 1,660 | ||
| Lived in a different country 5 years ago | 3,030 | ||
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census
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