Did you know that Saint John is losing millions of dollars in per-capita funding each year? That's because Saint John has been losing people since the 1970s. But now the city is working to change this by drawing in 5,000 new permanent residents over the next four years. Here are some statistics on Saint John's population. You'll be surprised at the change! If you want to know more about Saint John, read on.
The city's industrial history began with shipbuilding. The Saint John dry dock is one of the largest in the world. This industry has since waned but the city still maintains its maritime heritage with major shipbuilding companies. These include the New Brunswick Museum, the University of New Brunswick, and Radian6. Its information technology and research industries have grown significantly. Today, the city is a hub for technology and has an impressive workforce.
In 2011, the city had 30,760 private dwellings. Among these, 18.9% of households included children younger than 24 years of age. Five percent were apartment-dwelling households and the rest were other dwelling structures. Mother tongues were also counted; these include responses from singles only. During the early 1800s, Saint John's population was composed of predominantly Irish people. In addition, waves of Irish immigrants changed the city's culture and demographics.
Residents of Saint John City are primarily identified with their neighbourhoods. The city's northern area is largely comprised of working-class neighbourhoods, while the eastern portion is home to an upper-class suburb. The west side of Saint John is home to the central business district and the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area. Residents of the central peninsula call this area Uptown, a term that dates back to the city's active port days.