Categories in Caraquet
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationCommercial PrinterIndustrial Equipment SupplierMetalworkingBoutiqueClothing storesAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchCity Government OfficeDay Care CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationContractorGeneral contractorsEducational InstitutionGraphic DesignerMovie theatersMuseumsBars, pubs and tavernsBreakfast and brunchCafesCatererCoffee ShopFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopMeal TakeawayRestaurantsSandwich shopsSeafood restaurantsFurniture storesAccountantBanksFinancial InstitutionGeneral Practice AttorneyInsurance AgencyInsurance ProvidersLawyerCemeteryDentistsBarbersBeauty salonsEvent VenueHair SalonMassagePet GroomerIndustrial Area
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Caraquet
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 45 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 40 | 21 years |
| Hairdressers | 39 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 36 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 26 | 23 years |
| Shopping other | 25 | 24 years |
| Beauty salons | 24 | 19 years |
| Public administration | 23 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 20 | 20 years |
| Clothing stores | 19 | 20 years |
| Corporate management | 19 | 21 years |
| Accountants | 18 | 18 years |
| Other membership organizations | 15 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 14 | 23 years |
| Automotive | 14 | — |
| Other accommodation | 13 | 25 years |
Caraquet Facts
| Area | 67.4 km² |
| Population | 4,100 |
| Male Population | 1,930 (47.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,170 (52.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -9.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.8% |
| Median Age | 48.7 years (Male: 47.5, Female: 49.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $47,734 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 506 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.79413, -64.93860 |
| Postal Codes | E1W, E1X, E8N, E8R |
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Caraquet Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,540 | 4,527 | 4,399 | 4,154 | 4,100 | 4,150 | 4,191 |
| Population Density | 67.3 / km² | 67.1 / km² | 65.2 / km² | 61.6 / km² | 60.8 / km² | 61.5 / km² | 62.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCaraquet Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraquet | -9.7% | -9.4% | -6.8% |
| New Brunswick | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Caraquet Median Age
Median Age: 48.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraquet | 48.7 yrs | 49.7 yrs | 47.5 yrs |
| New Brunswick | 44 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 43 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Caraquet Population Density
Population Density: 60.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraquet | 4,100 | 67.4 km² | 60.8 / km² |
| New Brunswick | 783,302 | 76,912.8 km² | 10.2 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Caraquet Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Caraquet
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Caraquet Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $39,053 | $37,379 | $32,743 | $44,074 | $40,724 | $42,200 | $42,557 | $47,734 |
| Total GDP | $120.4M | $117.3M | $102.6M | $136.3M | $123.6M | $127.9M | $133.3M | $150.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Caraquet CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraquet | 55,478 tn | 13.53 tn | 822.7 tons/km² |
| New Brunswick | 10,355,804 tn | 13.22 tn | 134.6 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Caraquet CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 55,478 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 822.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/16 | 8:49 PM | 3.1 | 95.8 km | 5,000 m | 23km WNW of Miramichi, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/12 | 11:29 PM | 3.4 | 99.8 km | 5,000 m | New Brunswick, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/88 | 8:38 AM | 4.9 | 53.1 km | 18,000 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Caraquet
Caraquet (API : /kaʁakɛt/) is a Canadian town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick. on the shore of Chaleur Bay in the Acadian Peninsula, its name is derived from the Mi'kmaq term for meeting of two rivers. The Caraquet River and Rivière du Nord flow..
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