Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Algonquin Highlands, Township

Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses

293

Provincial population rank: 293

National population rank: 1,160 of 4,831

10.1%

In 2021, the enumerated population of Algonquin Highlands (Township), was 2,588, which represents a change of 10.1% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 5.8% and the national average of 5.2%.

14.5%

In 2021, there were 1,269 private dwellings occupied in Algonquin Highlands (Township), which represent a change of 14.5% from 2016.

2.6

The land area of Algonquin Highlands (Township) is 999.69 square kilometres and the population density was 2.6 people per square kilometre.

Population change for Algonquin Highlands (Township) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021

Algonquin Highlands (Township) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Lake of Bays TP 3,759 3,167 18.7
Minden Hills TP 6,971 6,088 14.5
Dysart et al MU 7,182 6,280 14.4
Nipissing, Unorganized, South Part NO 102 103 -1.0
South Algonquin TP 1,055 1,096 -3.7

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
UpNext topic
Date modified: