York County, New Brunswick
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New Brunswick
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. The county contains the provincial capital, Fredericton. Outside the city, farming and forestry are two major industries in the county, which is bisected by the Saint John River. The Southwest Miramichi River
Southwest Miramichi River
The Southwest Miramichi River is a Canadian river in New Brunswick.The river has its origin in Carleton County, at Miramichi Lake in the Miramichi Highlands . Its two branches join near the village of Juniper, NB...
flows through the northern section of the county.
Communities
There are nine incorporated municipalities within York County (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):| Official Name | Status | Area km2 | Population | Census Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericton Fredericton, New Brunswick Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, by virtue of the provincial parliament which sits there. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art... |
City | 130.68 | 50,535 | 92 of 5,008 |
| New Maryland New Maryland, New Brunswick New Maryland is a village in central New Brunswick, Canada; located directly south of Fredericton. As of 2006 the population was 4,248. Its population meets the requirements for "town" status under the Municipalities Act of the Province of New Brunswick, but as yet has not been officially... |
Village | 21.23 | 4,248 | 761 of 5,008 |
| McAdam McAdam, New Brunswick McAdam is a village located in the southwestern corner of York County, New Brunswick, Canada. The village covers and has a population of 1,404 as of 2006.The area was first settled in the mid-to-late 19th century as a group of small lumber camps... |
Village | 14.47 | 1,404 | 1,673 of 5,008 |
| Nackawic Nackawic, New Brunswick Nackawic is a town located 65 km west of the city of Fredericton on the east bank of the Saint John River in New Brunswick, Canada. The town occupies an area of about 9 km² and is surrounded by the parishes of Southampton and Queensbury with the Village of Millville 10 km to the north.Latitude and... |
Town | 8.40 | 977 | 2,076 of 5,008 |
| Stanley Stanley, New Brunswick Stanley is a village in York County, in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.Straddling the Nashwaak River 30 km north of Fredericton, the village is home to the annual Stanley Fair, the longest continuously running agricultural fair in Canada... |
Village | 17.34 | 433 | 3,205 of 5,008 |
| Canterbury Canterbury, New Brunswick Canterbury is a village in York County, in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.-History:Tracing its roots to the forestry and railway industries, Canterbury was once was home to over 1000 residents and served as a service centre for the surrounding area of western York County.There were at... |
Village | 5.34 | 360 | 3,459 of 5,008 |
| Harvey | Village | 2.46 | 352 | 3,488 of 5,008 |
| Millville Millville, New Brunswick Millville is a Canadian village located in York County, New Brunswick.Situated on the Nackawic River approximately 58.16 kilometers northwest of Fredericton, Millville has two combination convenience stores and gas stations, as well as a volunteer fire department and several churches... |
Village | 12.16 | 303 | 3,665 of 5,008 |
| Meductic Meductic, New Brunswick Meductic is a small village located along the Saint John River in southern New Brunswick, approximately 33 kilometres southeast of Woodstock. The 2006 census data show the village to have a population of 155, making it the smallest incorporated community in the province.- History :Its name is... |
Village | 5.57 | 155 | 4,196 of 5,008 |
Meductic is New Brunswick's smallest incorporated municipality by population.
Parishes
The county is subdivided into fourteen parishes (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):| Official Name | Status | Area km2 | Population | Census Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsclear | Parish | 303.26 | 6,689 | 545 of 5,008 |
| Douglas Douglas Parish, New Brunswick Douglas is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 5,774.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 1446.50 | 5,774 | 609 of 5,008 |
| Saint Marys Saint Marys Parish, New Brunswick Saint Marys is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 4,224.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 753.06 | 4,224 | 767 of 5,008 |
| Bright Bright Parish, New Brunswick Bright is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 3,159.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 404.00 | 3,159 | 958 of 5,008 |
| New Maryland New Maryland Parish, New Brunswick New Maryland is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 2,348.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 375.40 | 2,348 | 1,193 of 5,008 |
| Manners Sutton Manners Sutton Parish, New Brunswick Manners Sutton is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 1,863.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 525.47 | 1,863 | 1,394 of 5,008 |
| Stanley Stanley Parish, New Brunswick Stanley is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 1,817.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 2,040.21 | 1,817 | 1,408 of 5,008 |
| Southampton Southampton Parish, New Brunswick Southampton is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 1,601.-Delineation:Southampton Parish is defined in the Territorial Division Act as:-Population:Population trend-Language:... |
Parish | 450.05 | 1,601 | 1,535 of 5,008 |
| Queensbury | Parish | 301.22 | 1,215 | 1,811 of 5,008 |
| Prince William Prince William Parish, New Brunswick Prince William is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 879.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 287.92 | 879 | 2,234 of 5,008 |
| Canterbury Canterbury Parish, New Brunswick Canterbury is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 555.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 557.22 | 555 | 2,875 of 5,008 |
| Dumfries Dumfries Parish, New Brunswick Dumfries is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 369.-Delineation:Dumfries Parish is defined in the Territorial Division Act as:-Communities:*Barony*Carson*Davidson Lake*Dumfries*Hawkshaw... |
Parish | 305.23 | 369 | 3,418 of 5,008 |
| North Lake North Lake Parish, New Brunswick North Lake is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 300.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 440.72 | 300 | 3,678 of 5,008 |
| McAdam McAdam Parish, New Brunswick McAdam is a Canadian parish in York County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 80.-Population:Population trend-Language:Mother tongue language -References:... |
Parish | 537.62 | 80 | 4,512 of 5,008 |
First Nations
There are three First Nations reserves in York County (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):| Official Name | Status | Area km2 | Population | Census Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon 30 | Reserve | 2.73 | 767 | 2,432 of 5,008 |
| Kingsclear 6 | Reserve | 3.73 | 465 | 3,117 of 5,008 |
| St. Mary's 24 | Reserve | 0.01 | 0 | 5,008 of 5,008 |
Unincorporated communities
- AstleAstle, New BrunswickAstle is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick....
- Beaver DamBeaver Dam, New BrunswickBeaver Dam is a settlement in New Brunswick....
- Burtts Corner
- Cross Creek
- DouglasDouglas, New BrunswickDouglas is a Canadian suburban community in York County, New Brunswick.Located on the east bank of the Saint John River, Douglas developed as a farming community but has witnessed two residential subdivisions developed in recent decades, largely for residents commuting to Fredericton.Canadian...
- DumfriesDumfries, New BrunswickDumfries is an unincorporated community in York County, New Brunswick, Canada.-References:...
- Durham BridgeDurham Bridge, New BrunswickDurham Bridge is a settlement in New Brunswick....
- Forest CityForest City, New BrunswickForest City is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick.The community has the unique distinction of sharing its name with the community of Forest City immediately across the International Boundary in the state of Maine....
- FostervilleFosterville, New BrunswickFosterville is a Canadian rural community located in western York County, New Brunswick.Situated on the International Boundary in the parish of North Lake, Fosterville has a small population but is popular in the summer months with cottage owners from the state of Maine and surrounding areas in New...
- Green MountainGreen Mountain, New BrunswickGreen Mountain is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick.Green Mountain is known for its scenic views of the surrounding area of northwestern New Brunswick and adjacent northeastern Maine, including Mount Katahdin and East Grand Lake which is bisected by the International...
- HainesvilleHainesville, New BrunswickHainesville is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick....
- HanwellHanwell, New BrunswickHanwell is a Canadian suburban community in York County, New Brunswick.Hanwell is both a community and local service district immediately southwest of Fredericton and functions primarily as a suburb/exurb for that city....
- Island View
- Keswick RidgeKeswick Ridge, New BrunswickKeswick Ridge is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick. First settled by the sons and daughters of the Loyalist from the Massachusetts, the cummunity still maintains its Loyalist roots....
- KingsclearKingsclear, New BrunswickKingsclear is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick.Located on the west bank of the Saint John River, 20 kilometres west of the city of Fredericton and opposite Keswick Ridge, the community includes several cottage areas along the Mactaquac Headpond and a residential subdivision...
- Lake GeorgeLake George, New BrunswickLake George is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick.Located 45 kilometres west of the city of Fredericton, the community derives its name from the lake of the same name....
- MactaquacMactaquac, New BrunswickMactaquac is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.It is home to the Mactaquac Dam, a hydro electric dam located on the St. John River....
- McGivneyMcGivney, New BrunswickMcGivney is not a settlement in New Brunswick....
- NapadoganNapadogan, New BrunswickNapadogan is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick....
- Nashwaak BridgeNashwaak Bridge, New BrunswickNashwaak Bridge is a settlement in New Brunswick....
- Nashwaak VillageNashwaak Village, New BrunswickNashwaak Village is a settlement located in York County in New Brunswick....
- NasonworthNasonworth, New BrunswickNasonworth is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick....
- North Lake
- Pemberton RidgePemberton Ridge, New BrunswickPemberton Ridge is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick.It is situated 6 kilometres north of Forest City on a hill overlooking East Grand Lake and Spednic Lake....
- PenniacPenniac, New BrunswickPenniac is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, located about 10 kilometres northeast of Fredericton. Penniac has a proud rural heritage. Many families have been living in the area for several generations....
- PokiokPokiok, New BrunswickPokiok is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick.Situated on the west bank of the Saint John River, west of Fredericton, and west of Nackawic, the community is home to the Pokiok Falls, which were created by the Pokiok Stream emptying over a ledge into the Saint John River...
- Prince WilliamPrince William, New BrunswickPrince William is a settlement in York County, New Brunswick....
- Tay Creek
- TaymouthTaymouth, New BrunswickTaymouth is a community in York County in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The former school has been turned into the Taymouth Community Centre, in which one upper floor room has become a fitness centre....
- Temperance ValeTemperance Vale, New BrunswickTemperance Vale is a community in York County, New Brunswick, Canada. A farming and logging area, it was first settled c. 1860 by children of the United Empire Loyalist families who came to Queensbury, New Brunswick in 1784...
- York Mills
- ZealandZealand, New BrunswickZealand is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick.It is located on the Keswick River, a tributary of the St. John River, between the communities of Burtts Corner and Millville.-History:...
Demographics
Population trend| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 90,872 | 4.2% |
| 2001 | 87,212 | 1.7% |
| 1996 | 85,719 | 4.1% |
| 1991 | 82,326 | N/A |
Mother tongue language (2006)
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 79,540 | 88.24% |
| French only | 5,800 | 6.43% |
| Other languages | 4,470 | 4.96% |
| Both English and French | 335 | 0.37% |