Queens County, New Brunswick

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Queens
—  County  —
Location of Queens County, New Brunswick
Country  Canada
Province  New Brunswick
Established              1785
Area[1]
 • Land 3,681.53 km2 (1,421.4 sq mi)
Population (2006)[1][2]
 • Total 11,708
 • Density 3.2/km2 (8.3/sq mi)
 • Change 2001-06 decrease1.3%
Time zone AST (UTC-4)
 • Summer (DST) ADT (UTC-3)
Area code(s) 506
Dwellings 7,238
Median Income* $37,621
*Median household income, 2005 (all households)
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Queens County (2006 population 11,708) is located in central New Brunswick, Canada.

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[edit] Geography

The county's geography is dominated by the Saint John River and Grand Lake. Coal mining is a major industry in the Minto area. Forestry and mixed farming dominate the rest of the county. The CFB Gagetown military training area takes in a large portion of the western part of the county.

[edit] Census subdivisions

[edit] Communities

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

Official Name Status Area km2 Population Census Ranking
Minto Village 31.53 2,681 1,082 of 5,008
Chipman Village 19.58 1,291 1,748 of 5,008
Gagetown Village 49.48 719 2,530 of 5,008
Cambridge-Narrows Village 106.94 717 2,539 of 5,008

Part of Minto lies within Sunbury County, but since most of it is in Queens County, Statistics Canada considers it as part of Queens.

[edit] Parishes

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

Official Name Status Area km2 Population Census Ranking
Chipman Parish 482.81 1,056 1,986 of 5,008
Canning Parish 173.40 950 2,119 of 5,008
Waterborough Parish 444.87 893 2,212 of 5,008
Petersville Parish 588.42 758 2,451 of 5,008
Johnston Parish 359.18 684 2,600 of 5,008
Cambridge Parish 113.97 682 2,603 of 5,008
Wickham Parish 159.78 460 3,129 of 5,008
Gagetown Parish 234.89 297 3,684 of 5,008
Hampstead Parish 212.63 278 3,752 of 5,008
Brunswick Parish 704.05 242 3,873 of 5,008

[edit] Unincorporated communities

[edit] Demographics

Population trend[3]

Census Population Change (%)
2006 11,708 decrease1.3%
2001 11,862 decrease4.9%
1996 12,470 decrease0.4%
1991 12,519 N/A

Mother tongue language (2006)[1]

Language Population Pct (%)
English only 10,495 91.58%
French only 610 5.32%
Other languages 300 2.62%
Both English and French 55 0.48%

[edit] See also

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links


Northumberland County Kent County
Sunbury County Westmorland County
   Queens County    
Charlotte County Kings County


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Coordinates: 45°50′N 66°00′W / 45.833°N 66°W / 45.833; -66

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