Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Souris, Town

Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses

32

Provincial population rank: 32

National population rank: 2,017 of 4,831

2.5%

In 2021, the enumerated population of Souris (Town), was 1,079, which represents a change of 2.5% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 8.0% and the national average of 5.2%.

3.0%

In 2021, there were 480 private dwellings occupied in Souris (Town), which represent a change of 3.0% from 2016.

299.0

The land area of Souris (Town) is 3.61 square kilometres and the population density was 299.0 people per square kilometre.

Population change for Souris (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021

Souris (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Souris West RM 379 361 r 5.0
Souris FD 1,766 1,776 r -0.6

Prince Edward Island [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population growth

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Cornwall T 6,574 5,348 22.9
Stratford T 10,927 9,711 r 12.5
Three Rivers T 7,883 7,169 r 10.0
Summerside CY 16,001 14,839 r 7.8
Charlottetown CY 38,809 36,094 7.5

Prince Edward Island [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population growth

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Charlottetown CY 38,809 36,094 7.5
Summerside CY 16,001 14,839 r 7.8
Three Rivers T 7,883 7,169 r 10.0
Stratford T 10,927 9,711 r 12.5
Cornwall T 6,574 5,348 22.9
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