Carleton County, New Brunswick
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Carleton County (2021 population 26,360<ref name="census2021"/>) is located in west-central New Brunswick, Canada.
The western border is Aroostook County, Maine, the northern border is Victoria County, and the southeastern border is York County from which it was formed in 1831. The Saint John River bisects the western section of the county. The Southwest Miramichi River flows through the eastern section of the county. Potato farming is a major industry. The scenic town of Hartland is home to the longest covered bridge in the world.
Transportation
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Census subdivisions
[edit]There are five incorporated municipalities within Carleton County (listed by 2021 population):<ref name="2021censusb">Template:Cite web</ref>
| Official Name | Designation | Area km2 | Population | Parish |
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| Woodstock | Town | 14.96 | 5,553 | Woodstock |
| Florenceville-Bristol | Town | 15.74 | 1,573 | Simonds |
| Hartland | Town | 9.50 | 933 | Brighton |
| Centreville | Village | 2.67 | 508 | Wicklow |
| Bath | Village | 2.00 | 440 | Kent |
First Nations
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There is one First Nations reserve in Carleton County, the Woodstock First Nation:<ref name="2021censusb"/>
| Official Name | Designation | Area km2 | Population | Parish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock 23 | Reserve | 1.80 | 435 | Woodstock |
Parishes
[edit]The county is subdivided into eleven parishes (listed by 2021 population):<ref name="2021censusb"/>
Demographics
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| Census | Population | Change (%) |
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| 2021 | 26,360 | Template:Gain0.7% |
| 2016 | 26,220 | Template:Loss3.0% |
| 2011 | 27,019 | Template:Gain1.5% |
| 2006 | 26,632 | Template:Loss2.0% |
| 2001 | 27,184 | Template:Gain1.0% |
| 1996 | 26,910 | Template:Gain3.4% |
| 1991 | 26,026 | N/A |
| 1951 | 22,269 | N/A |
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| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
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| English only | 24,290 | 93.33% |
| French only | 400 | 1.54% |
| Non-official languages | 1,125 | 4.32% |
| Multiple responses | 215 | 0.83% |
Protected areas and attractions
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[edit]- Carleton County Colloquialisms
- McCain Foods Ltd
- Town of Woodstock
- Town of Hartland
- Falls Brook Centre
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