Kent County, New Brunswick

Kent
—  County  —
Location of Kent County, New Brunswick
Country  Canada
Province  New Brunswick
Established              1826
Area[1]
 • Land 4,551.03 km2 (1,757.2 sq mi)
Population (2006)[1][2]
 • Total 31,449
 • Density 6.9/km2 (17.9/sq mi)
 • Change 2001-06 0.2%
Time zone AST (UTC-4)
 • Summer (DST) ADT (UTC-3)
Area code(s) 506
Dwellings 15,795
Median Income* $39,286
*Median household income, 2005 (all households)

Kent County (2006 population 31,451) is located in east-central New Brunswick, Canada.[3] The county features a unique blend of cultures including Mi'kmaq, Acadian and English Speaking Settlers. Some larger tourist attractions include: la dune de Bouctouche, Kouchibouguac National Park and Bonar Law Commons.

Contents

Census subdivisions

Communities

There are five incorporated municipalities within Kent County (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):[1][2]

Official Name Status Area km2 Population Census Ranking
Bouctouche Town 18.34 2,383 1,180 of 5,008
Saint-Antoine Village 6.43 1,546 1,566 of 5,008
Richibucto Town 11.83 1,290 1,749 of 5,008
Saint-Louis-de-Kent Village 2.00 960 2,102 of 5,008
Rexton Village 6.14 862 2,261 of 5,008

Parishes

The county is subdivided into twelve parishes (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):[1][2]

Official Name Status Area km2 Population Census Ranking
Dundas Parish 230.31 6,356 571 of 5,008
Wellington Parish 195.31 3,484 899 of 5,008
Saint-Charles Parish 174.78 2,093 1,273 of 5,008
Richibucto Parish 249.45 2,022 1,302 of 5,008
Saint Mary Parish 238.21 1,989 1,319 of 5,008
Saint-Louis Parish 258.58 1,901 1,362 of 5,008
Weldford Parish 611.41 1,426 1,653 of 5,008
Carleton Parish 435.99 902 2,195 of 5,008
Saint-Paul Parish 228.65 858 2,268 of 5,008
Acadieville Parish 331.67 826 2,315 of 5,008
Harcourt Parish 1,169.15 426 3,232 of 5,008
Huskisson Parish 369.95 49 4,660 of 5,008

First Nations

There are three First Nations reserves in Kent County (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):[1][2]

Official Name Status Area km2 Population Census Ranking
Richibucto 15 Reserve 12.18 1,897 1,365 of 5,008
Indian Island 28 Reserve 0.27 97 4,432 of 5,008
Buctouche 16 Reserve 0.39 82 4,501 of 5,008

Note - Richibucto 15, formerly Big Cove Band is now called Elsipogtog First Nation

Demographics

Population trend[4]

Census Population Change (%)
2006 31,449 0.2%
2001 31,383 2.2%
1996 32,094 1.3%
1991 31,694 N/A

Mother tongue language (2006)[1]

Language Population Pct (%)
French only 22,330 72.03%
English only 6,585 21.24%
Other languages 1,725 5.57%
Both English and French 360 1.16%

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Kent County, New Brunswick
  2. ^ a b c d Statistics Canada Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data
  3. ^ New Brunswick Provincial Archives - Kent County
  4. ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census

External links

Northumberland County Gloucester County
Sunbury County Gulf of Saint Lawrence
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Queens County Westmorland County
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