Good to know
Good to Know
- About two-thirds of the Bahamas population lives on New Providence Island (Nassau's island), making it by far the country's population center.
- Haitian migrants began arriving in the 1960s but numbers surged dramatically in the late 1980s-1990s. Anti-Haitian sentiment is common in Nassau despite this community's economic contribution.
- Children born in The Bahamas to Haitian parents are not automatically Bahamian citizens (jus sanguinis principle), creating a significant population of undocumented long-term residents.
- The median age in the Bahamas is 35.7 years (2026). The population is approximately 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Racial Composition
African Descent
- Percentage
- 90.6
White
- Percentage
- 4.7
Mixed
- Percentage
- 2.1
Other
- Percentage
- 1.9
Unspecified
- Percentage
- 0.7
Notable Nationalities
Haitian
- Percentage Of Total
- 10-25%
- Population Estimate Range
- 30000-60000 nationals
- Notes
- Largest and most visible immigrant community; began migrating since 1960s with dramatic increases in late 1980s-1990s
Nassau City Population
315729
Foreign Born Percentage
- Estimate Low
- 10
- Estimate High
- 25
- Notes
- Unofficial estimates; primarily Haitian population
Tech And Business Presence
- Status
- Limited documented information available
- Notes
- Nassau functions as capital and primary economic hub; tourism represents approximately 50% of GDP
Nassau City Population Year
2026
Total Countries Represented
74
Nassau Metro Population Estimate
227940
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this local demographics research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.