Located at the headwaters of the Petitcodiac River, the Village of Petitcodiac has a population of 1,368.  A dedicated body of volunteers allows village residents to enjoy quality small town living.  Residents have access to an outdoor pool, arena, basketball and tennis courts, and soccer and baseball fields. 

The main economic sectors in the Village of Petitcodiac are manufacturing and construction, wholesale and retail trade, and the service industry.  In terms of building activity there were 4 new lots created in 2006.

The Greater Moncton Planning District Commission is pleased to have the Village of Petitcodiac as a member municipality.                        

Demographic Information (2006 Statistics Canada Census information)

Population in 2006	1,368
Population in 2001	1,444
2001 to 2006 population change (%)	-5.3
Total private dwellings	584
Population density per square kilometer	79.4
Land area (square km)	17.22

Age Characteristics of the Population	Total	Male	Female
Total – All persons	1,370	615	755
Age 0-4	65	30	30
Age 5-9	80	45	40
Age 10-14	85	40	50
Age 15-19	95	45	45
Age 20-24	90	35	50
Age 25-29	60	30	30
Age 30-34	75	35	40
Age 35-39	85	40	45
Age 40-44	100	50	55
Age 45-49	100	45	55
Age 50-54	105	50	55
Age 55-59	85	45	40
Age 60-64	45	25	25
Age 65-69	90	35	55
Age 70-74	55	30	20
Age 75-79	60	15	40
Age 80-84	45	15	30
Age 85 and over	55	10	45
Median age of the population	43.1	41.0	44.4
% of the population ages 15 and over	83.9	82.8	84.8

**numbers may not add up due to rounding

Links

Village of Petitcodiac Website

Village of Petitcodiac Zoning Map

Village of Petitcodiac Rural Plan

Contact Information

Village of Petitcodiac
Box 2507, 63 Main Street
Petitcodiac NB E4Z 6H4
Tel.: 506-756-3140
Fax: 506-756-3142
Email: vop@nbnet.nb.ca
Website: www.petitcodiac.ca