Population
Lethbridge was founded by settlers from Britain and Europe. Today, Lethbridge is home to a small Chinese and Japanese community, along with people from over 30 different countries. Lethbridge’s population continues to grow – a direct result of the vibrant, enthusiastic nature of the citizens of this community.
In Lethbridge, immigrants make up 11.9 per cent of the total population. Of these, 13.6 per cent – 1,075 people in all — arrived between 1991 and 2001.
Countries of Origin
These are the 30 most common birthplaces of immigrants to Lethbridge. Compare with other cities.
| Country | Total Immigrant Population | Immigrants Arriving 1991 – 2001 |
| United Kingdom | 1,375 | 65 |
| United States | 845 | 115 |
| Netherlands | 845 | 15 |
| Germany | 480 | 10 |
| Poland | 470 | 15 |
| China | 395 | 160 |
| Yugoslavia | 340 | 120 |
| Hungary | 300 | 10 |
| Viet Nam | 240 | 85 |
| Italy | 235 | |
| Ukraine | 185 | 0 |
| El Salvador | 160 | 35 |
| Philippines | 140 | 55 |
| Hong Kong | 130 | 10 |
| Mexico | 120 | 20 |
| Czech & Slovak Fed. Rep-former | 120 | 10 |
| Rep of South Africa | 100 | 75 |
| Romania | 90 | 10 |
| Japan | 85 | 10 |
| Russian Federation | 80 | 10 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 75 | 75 |
| Ireland | 65 | 20 |
| Austria | 60 | 0 |
| Croatia | 60 | 10 |
| Nicaragua | 55 | 0 |
| Slovenia | 55 | 10 |
| India | 55 | 0 |
| Guatemala | 50 | 45 |
| Korea, South | 40 | 25 |
| Belize | 35 | 10 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
First Languages
These are the top ten “first languages” — the mother tongue spoken by people who live in this city. Compare with other cities.
| Mother Tongue | Number | % of Population |
| English | 57,355 | 86.6 |
| German | 1,750 | 2.6 |
| Dutch | 865 | 1.3 |
| Chinese | 850 | 1.3 |
| French | 710 | 1.1 |
| Ukrainian | 580 | 0.6 |
| Polish | 575 | 0.9 |
| Spanish | 460 | 0.7 |
| Japanese | 340 | 0.5 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
Religions
These are the religions with the most adherents in Lethbridge. Compare with other cities.
| Religions | Number of Adherents |
| Protestant | 31,445 |
| Catholic | 15,290 |
| Other Christian | 3,185 |
| Buddhist | 705 |
| Christian orthodox | 315 |
| Muslim | 145 |
| Hindu | 70 |
| Eastern religions | 65 |
| Jewish | 50 |
| Sikh | 35 |
| Other religions | 160 |
| No religious affiliation | 14,795 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
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