Population
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population found that the average age of North Bay residents is 40.8 years old and 83.5% of the population is over the age of 15.
Language
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census – First language:
|
First Language |
Total |
% of population |
Male |
Female |
|
Total Population |
53,235 |
100% |
25,505 |
27,730 |
|
English Only |
41,985 |
79% |
20,500 |
21,480 |
|
French Only |
8,040 |
15% |
3,545 |
4,490 |
|
English and French |
405 |
1% |
180 |
220 |
|
Other language(s) |
2,810 |
5% |
1,275 |
1,535 |
Nipissing University and Canadore College are a driving force in North Bay's economy attracting more than 7,000 students to the area. Renowned programs between the two institutions include Canadore College's Aviation Program and Nipissing University's Bachelor of Education Program.