Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Penetanguishene, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
149
Provincial population rank: 149
National population rank: 426 of 4,831
12.4%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Penetanguishene (Town), was 10,077, which represents a change of 12.4% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 5.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
8.1%
In 2021, there were 3,976 private dwellings occupied in Penetanguishene (Town), which represent a change of 8.1% from 2016.
396.4
The land area of Penetanguishene (Town) is 25.42 square kilometres and the population density was 396.4 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Penetanguishene (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Penetanguishene (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Georgian Bay | TP | 3,441 | 2,514 r | 36.9 |
| Tiny | TP | 12,966 | 11,787 | 10.0 |
| Midland | T | 17,817 | 16,864 | 5.7 |
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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