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Population |
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 The City of Miramichi is a new dynamic city, which was formed through
the amalgamation of five municipalities and several rural areas to
form the new City of Miramichi in 1995.- The population of the City is 18,129 (2006 Census), making it
the fourth largest in the Province of New Brunswick.
- Average age of the City’s population in 2006 was 43 years.
- English is the dominant (80%) language of City residents; while
19% indicate knowledge of both English and French.
- According to New Brunswick Regional profiles, prepared by the
Department of Investment and Exports, the regional area of
Miramichi (i.e.,
trade area) extends into Kent County; which represents a total
population of 84,247. (1996 Census)
- Within a 40 km (25 mile) radius of the City the population
is approximately 41,000.
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Municipal Tax Base and Rates |
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- 2006 municipal tax base, $1,082,994,900 also the fifth largest
amongst the cities in the province.
- Municipal tax rate is the third lowest of the cities; at $1.5840/$100
for owner occupied residential; commercial and industrial rate is
1.5 times the residential rate.
- The City of Miramichi offers among the lowest water and sewer
utility rates in the province.
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Household Information |
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- Private Dwellings, 7930 (2006 Census)
- Average value of a single unit dwelling is $82,830. (1996 Census)
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Income Data |
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- Average Household Income $48,639. (FPDE, 2001)
- Average total income of City residents is approximately 6.5% higher
than the Provincial average. (1996 Census)
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Labour Force |
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- Total persons age 15 and over 15,320 (2006 Census)
- Dominant Industry Division of the City’s labour force is retail
(15%), manufacturing (14%), health services (13%), government (9%)
and education (8%). (1996 Census)
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Construction and Investment |
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- Since the City was formed in 1995, over $104,000,000 in new construction
has occurred. Of this amount, 27% is attributed to new commercial
development.
- In 2000 and 2001 new construction within the City reach over $28,000,000,
with 43% of that growth occurring in the commercial sector.
Land development costs are very reasonable, with no development
charges applied to new development.
- Building permit fees are $6.00/$1000 of new construction for commercial
or industrial projects, among the lowest rates in the Maritime
region.
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Quality of Life |
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Among the Cities in New Brunswick, Miramichi has the second highest
per capita expenditure on recreation, leisure and culture ($156.56
per person in 2001)
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City offers approximately 22 kilometres of walking/hiking/biking
trials, many along
the beautiful Miramichi River, French Fort Cove a 500 plus acre
multipurpose nature park located in the centre
of the city, two indoor pools,
two arenas, an 18 hole golf
course, two
marinas, numerous ball
parks, soccer fields, tennis
courts, curling
club, fitness centres, libraries and
museums.
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French Fort Cove |
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- State of the art regional hospital, opened in 1996.
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Regional Hospital |
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- The City serves as the gateway to world-renowned salmon fishing
and hunting.
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Salmon Fishing |
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- A certified airport (YCH) with a 5900 ft runway, terminal and
airside facilities.
- Home to NBCC – Miramichi, a world leader in IT and multimedia
training.
- Retirement Miramichi Inc. an active retirement community.
- Vibrant waterfront with Ritchie Wharf and Waterford Green
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Ritchie Wharf |
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- Miramichi is known as the City of Festivals.
- Numerous heritage buildings and cultural resources.
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City of Miramichi, One Page Profile, August, 2002. Sources: 1996
Census of Canada, Financial Post Demographic Estimates (FPDE), 2001, MPDC
2000 Annual Report.
Prepared by the City of Miramichi – Economic
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