Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
91
Provincial population rank: 91
National population rank: 241 of 4,831
9.0%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Niagara-on-the-Lake (Town), was 19,088, which represents a change of 9.0% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 5.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
10.8%
In 2021, there were 7,857 private dwellings occupied in Niagara-on-the-Lake (Town), which represent a change of 10.8% from 2016.
145.3
The land area of Niagara-on-the-Lake (Town) is 131.35 square kilometres and the population density was 145.3 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Niagara-on-the-Lake (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Niagara-on-the-Lake (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Thorold | CY | 23,816 | 18,801 | 26.7 |
| Niagara Falls | CY | 94,415 | 88,071 | 7.2 |
| St. Catharines | CY | 136,803 | 133,113 | 2.8 |
Ontario [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population growth
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| East Gwillimbury | T | 34,637 | 23,991 | 44.4 |
| The Blue Mountains | T | 9,390 | 7,025 | 33.7 |
| New Tecumseth | T | 43,948 | 34,242 | 28.3 |
| Thorold | CY | 23,816 | 18,801 | 26.7 |
| Seguin | TP | 5,280 | 4,304 | 22.7 |
Ontario [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population growth
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Dryden | CY | 7,388 | 7,749 | -4.7 |
| Bayham | MU | 7,096 | 7,396 | -4.1 |
| Fort Frances | T | 7,466 | 7,739 | -3.5 |
| Kirkland Lake | T | 7,750 | 7,981 | -2.9 |
| Temiskaming Shores | CY | 9,634 | 9,920 | -2.9 |
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