British Columbia · Census Agglomeration
Prince Rupert by the numbers
Prince Rupert is Canada's 143rd largest metro area, home to about 14K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (-0.9% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,154, the median age is 40.0 and January averages 2°C.
People
Population of Prince Rupert
The Prince Rupert census agglomeration had an estimated 14,052 people on July 1, 2025, up -0.9% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 13,442 people, -0.1% more than in 2016.
The City of Prince Rupert itself had an estimated 12,903 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Prince Rupert area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert | 12,903 | 12,300 | +0.7% | 186 |
| Lax Kw'alaams 1 | 676 | 627 | -2.9% | 6 |
| Port Edward | 442 | 470 | +0.6% | 3 |
| North Coast A | 46 | 45 | +9.8% | 0 |
| S1/2 Tsimpsean 2 | 97 | — | — | — |
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 Prince Rupert
Age
Median age is 40.0 (Canada: 41.6). 16.5% of residents are 65 or older and 17.4% are under 15.
Languages
4.3% can speak both official languages. At home, 92.8% speak mostly English, 0.1% mostly French and 5.6% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 18.2% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 16.6% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 11.9% 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 Prince Rupert
Half of Prince Rupert households made more than $92,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Prince Rupert
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,154 a month on average, -4.5% from a year earlier and +1.7% 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 Prince Rupert
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Prince Rupert weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Prince Rupert A weather station, 8.1 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Prince Rupert questions, answered
What is the population of Prince Rupert?
The Prince Rupert metro area had an estimated 14,052 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Prince Rupert itself had about 12,903.
How much is rent in Prince Rupert?
In October 2025 the average rent in Prince Rupert was $1,143 for a one-bedroom and $1,154 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Prince Rupert?
The median household income in Prince Rupert was $92,000 before tax in 2020 ($81,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $111,000.
How cold does it get in Prince Rupert?
January averages 2.4°C, with average lows of -0.8°C. Prince Rupert gets about 92 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 16.2°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Prince Rupert bilingual?
4.3% of people in Prince Rupert can speak both English and French; 94.7% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Prince Rupert?
The median age in Prince Rupert was 40.0 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.