As of 2024, the combined population of Hawkesbury — spanning both Ontario and Quebec — is 12,629 residents. The Ontario portion is home to 10,725 people (84.9% of the total), while the Quebec portion has 1,904 residents (15.1% of the total). In the context of Quebec’s total population of 9,056,044, the Quebec side of Hawkesbury represents just 0.021% of the province’s population.
Hawkesbury, located along the Ontario–Quebec border, has a total population of 12,629 in 2024. With Ontario’s provincial population at 16,124,116, Hawkesbury represents a very small proportion of Ontario’s total. The community is uniquely split between Ontario and Quebec, with the majority of residents living on the Ontario side. This binational character contributes to its cultural richness and diverse demographics.
Hawkesbury Town Statistics
- Population, 2021: 10,194
- Population, 2016: 10,263
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: -0.7
- Total private dwellings: 5,308
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 5,080
- Population density per square kilometre: 1,009.7
- Land area in square kilometres: 10.1
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 170 | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 15 | 0.2% |
| Black | 165 | 1.7% |
| Filipino | 35 | 0.4% |
| Arab | 70 | 0.7% |
| Latin American | 30 | 0.3% |
| Southeast Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| West Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 20 | 0.2% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a visible minority | 9,320 | 94.9% |
| Total | 9,825 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
The population in 2021 was 10,194.
The median age is 54.8 years.
There were 5,080 occupied dwellings in 2021.
31.9% of population is over 65 years old and over.
The unemployment rate is 11.5%
Source:
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries

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