Cornwall, a key city in Eastern Ontario, recorded a population of 68,046 in 2024. This figure represents approximately 0.42% of Ontario’s total population of 16,124,116. Known for its industrial roots, proximity to the St. Lawrence River, and growing cultural diversity, Cornwall continues to evolve both demographically and economically.
Cornwall City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 47,845
- Population, 2016: 46,589
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 2.7
- Total private dwellings: 22,214
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 21,386
- Population density per square kilometre: 777.9
- Land area in square kilometres: 61.5
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 2,360 | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 150 | 0.3% |
| Black | 775 | 1.7% |
| Filipino | 290 | 0.6% |
| Arab | 240 | 0.5% |
| Latin American | 240 | 0.5% |
| Southeast Asian | 165 | 0.4% |
| West Asian | 160 | 0.3% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 35 | 0.1% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 85 | 0.2% |
| Not a visible minority | 41,750 | 90.3% |
| Total | 46,250 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Cornwall’s population in 2024 is 68,046, representing about 0.42% of Ontario’s total population.
The median age in Cornwall is 43.6 years, slightly above the provincial median, indicating a larger proportion of older adults.
Visible minorities make up 8.1% of Cornwall’s population, with South Asians, Black residents, and Filipinos forming the largest groups.
In 2024, there are 16,528 residents aged 65 and over, accounting for 24.28% of the total population.
Based on 2021 census data, Cornwall has a population density of 120.6 people per square kilometre.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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