Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Parry Sound, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
207
Provincial population rank: 207
National population rank: 591 of 4,831
7.4%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Parry Sound (Town), was 6,879, which represents a change of 7.4% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 5.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
9.3%
In 2021, there were 3,197 private dwellings occupied in Parry Sound (Town), which represent a change of 9.3% from 2016.
524.9
The land area of Parry Sound (Town) is 13.1 square kilometres and the population density was 524.9 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Parry Sound (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Parry Sound (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Seguin | TP | 5,280 | 4,304 | 22.7 |
| Parry Island First Nation | IRI | 367 | 317 | 15.8 |
| McDougall | MU | 2,744 | 2,702 | 1.6 |
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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