Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Muskoka Lakes, Township

Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses

185

Provincial population rank: 185

National population rank: 534 of 4,831

16.2%

In 2021, the enumerated population of Muskoka Lakes (Township), was 7,652, which represents a change of 16.2% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 5.8% and the national average of 5.2%.

21.1%

In 2021, there were 3,529 private dwellings occupied in Muskoka Lakes (Township), which represent a change of 21.1% from 2016.

9.9

The land area of Muskoka Lakes (Township) is 774.46 square kilometres and the population density was 9.9 people per square kilometre.

Population change for Muskoka Lakes (Township) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021

Muskoka Lakes (Township) — 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
Seguin TP 5,280 4,304 22.7
McMurrich/Monteith TP 907 824 10.1
Severn TP 14,576 13,462 r 8.3
Bracebridge T 17,305 16,010 8.1
Gravenhurst T 13,157 12,311 6.9
Huntsville T 21,147 19,816 6.7
Wahta Mohawk Territory IRI .. .. ..

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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