Newfoundland and Labrador · Census Agglomeration
Corner Brook by the numbers
Corner Brook is Canada's 89th largest metro area, home to about 32K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+3.4% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $949, the median age is 48.8 and January averages -6°C.
People
Population of Corner Brook
The Corner Brook census agglomeration had an estimated 31,880 people on July 1, 2025, up +3.4% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 29,762 people, -3.9% more than in 2016.
The City of Corner Brook itself had an estimated 20,549 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Corner Brook area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Brook | 20,549 | 19,333 | -2.4% | 131 |
| Pasadena | 3,930 | 3,524 | -2.7% | 72 |
| Massey Drive | 1,760 | 1,606 | -1.6% | 655 |
| Humber Arm South | 1,595 | 1,537 | -3.9% | 24 |
| Irishtown-Summerside | 1,296 | 1,260 | -11.1% | 106 |
| Division No. 5, Subd. F | 804 | 746 | -9.4% | 1 |
| Mount Moriah | 746 | 700 | -6.2% | 45 |
| Steady Brook | 429 | 416 | -6.3% | 335 |
| Meadows | 598 | 404 | -35.5% | 106 |
| Hughes Brook | 251 | 236 | -7.5% | 151 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Corner Brook
Age
Median age is 48.8 (Canada: 41.6). 25.1% of residents are 65 or older and 12.6% are under 15.
Languages
4.5% can speak both official languages. At home, 98.6% speak mostly English, 0.1% mostly French and 0.9% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 22.1% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 31.3% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 12.1% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Corner Brook
Half of Corner Brook households made more than $70,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Corner Brook
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $949 a month on average, +2.3% from a year earlier and +16.7% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Corner Brook
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Corner Brook weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Corner Brook weather station, 1.8 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Corner Brook questions, answered
What is the population of Corner Brook?
The Corner Brook metro area had an estimated 31,880 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Corner Brook itself had about 20,549.
How much is rent in Corner Brook?
In October 2025 the average rent in Corner Brook was $776 for a one-bedroom and $949 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Corner Brook?
The median household income in Corner Brook was $70,000 before tax in 2020 ($61,600 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $85,600.
How cold does it get in Corner Brook?
January averages -6.1°C, with average lows of -9.6°C. Corner Brook gets about 401 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 21.9°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Corner Brook bilingual?
4.5% of people in Corner Brook can speak both English and French; 95.4% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Corner Brook?
The median age in Corner Brook was 48.8 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.