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Who lives in Belleville - Quinte West.
111,184 people lived in the Belleville - Quinte West census metropolitan area in 2021. 8.3% were immigrants, ranking 32 of 41 metropolitan areas, and 6.8% belonged to a visible minority group.
Data 2021 CensusNext update Census 2026 (from Feb. 2027)
Belleville - Quinte West, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
35 census tracts, small areas of about 2,500 to 8,000 people. Pick a topic, then click a tract for its profile or compare two.
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Source: Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population; boundaries: Statistics Canada 2021 boundary files. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Who lives in Belleville - Quinte West, in charts.
Visible minority groups
Share of the population in private households. Statistics Canada term, defined in the Employment Equity Act.
| Group | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 2.3% | 2,550 |
| Black | 1.3% | 1,445 |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 710 |
| Filipino | 0.6% | 695 |
| Latin American | 0.6% | 610 |
| Korean | 0.3% | 285 |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0.2% | 265 |
| Southeast Asian | 0.2% | 250 |
| Arab | 0.2% | 235 |
| Multiple visible minorities | 0.2% | 185 |
| Japanese | 0.1% | 105 |
| West Asian | 0.1% | 95 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population.
Languages spoken most often at home
Non-official languages, single responses.
| Group | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarati | 0.3% | 280 |
| Punjabi (Panjabi) | 0.2% | 255 |
| Spanish | 0.2% | 215 |
| Mandarin | 0.1% | 155 |
| Korean | 0.1% | 140 |
| Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) | 0.1% | 115 |
| Urdu | 0.1% | 115 |
| German | 0.1% | 105 |
| Tamil | 0.1% | 100 |
| Yue (Cantonese) | 0.1% | 90 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population.
Top 15 ethnic or cultural origins
People can report more than one origin, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Group | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| English | 30.1% | 32,870 |
| Irish | 26.9% | 29,430 |
| Scottish | 22.7% | 24,830 |
| Canadian | 19.8% | 21,600 |
| French | 10.4% | 11,405 |
| German | 9.7% | 10,560 |
| Dutch | 6.6% | 7,250 |
| British Isles | 4.3% | 4,710 |
| Italian | 3.5% | 3,780 |
| Caucasian (White) | 3.1% | 3,420 |
| Polish | 2.3% | 2,550 |
| Welsh | 2.3% | 2,510 |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 2.1% | 2,255 |
| Ukrainian | 1.8% | 1,970 |
| Indian (India) | 1.6% | 1,760 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population.
Immigrants: top places of birth
Share of all residents born in each place (immigrants only).
| Group | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 22.0% | 1,990 |
| India | 8.1% | 730 |
| Netherlands | 6.0% | 545 |
| Philippines | 5.6% | 505 |
| United States of America | 5.4% | 490 |
| Germany | 5.1% | 465 |
| China | 3.5% | 320 |
| Jamaica | 2.8% | 250 |
| Portugal | 2.0% | 185 |
| Korea, South | 2.0% | 185 |
| Poland | 1.8% | 165 |
| Italy | 1.7% | 150 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population.
Recent immigrants (2016 to 2021): top places of birth
Share of all residents.
| Group | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| India | 35.6% | 310 |
| Philippines | 14.9% | 130 |
| United States of America | 10.9% | 95 |
| United Kingdom | 5.7% | 50 |
| Syria | 5.7% | 50 |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 40 |
| Mexico | 2.9% | 25 |
| Venezuela | 2.3% | 20 |
| China | 2.3% | 20 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population.
Immigrants by period of arrival
| Category | Share of residents |
|---|---|
| Before 1980 | 3.6% |
| 1980 to 1990 | 0.9% |
| 1991 to 2000 | 1.0% |
| 2001 to 2010 | 1.3% |
| 2011 to 2015 | 0.6% |
| 2016 to 2021 | 0.8% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population.
Immigrants admitted 1980 to 2021, by category
Share of residents.
| Category | Share of residents |
|---|---|
| Economic immigrants | 47.8% |
| Immigrants sponsored by family | 37.0% |
| Refugees | 13.2% |
| Other immigrants | 2.1% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population.