Kitchener, Ontario counted 256,885 residents in the 2021 Census. That’s a 10.1% increase (+23,663 people) from 233,222 in 2016—one of the faster-growing large cities in Ontario. The city covers 136.81 km² with a population density of 1,877.6 per km².
Kitchener City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 256,885
- Population, 2016: 233,222
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 10.1
- Total private dwellings: 103,388
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 99,812
- Population density per square kilometre: 1,877.6
- Land area in square kilometres: 136.81
Population by Age and Gender
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Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 25,170 | 9.9% |
| Chinese | 5,630 | 2.2% |
| Black | 17,510 | 6.9% |
| Filipino | 2,905 | 1.1% |
| Arab | 6,105 | 2.4% |
| Latin American | 7,795 | 3.1% |
| Southeast Asian | 6,635 | 2.6% |
| West Asian | 3,290 | 1.3% |
| Korean | 35 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 20 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 2,255 | 0.9% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 2,665 | 1.1% |
| Not a visible minority | 173,665 | 68.5% |
| Total | 253,680 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
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Income Statistics
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FAQ
What is the population of Kitchener in 2021?
Kitchener’s 2021 population is 256,885.
Is Kitchener’s population growing or shrinking?
Growing. The city increased 10.1% (+23,663) from 2016 to 2021.
What is the median age in Kitchener?
The median age is 37.2 (average age 39.0).
How many households are in Kitchener?
There are 99,810 occupied private dwellings (households), with an average household size of 2.6.
What are the main industries in Kitchener?
Top sectors include Manufacturing (16.5%), Health care & social assistance (11%), Retail (10.5%), Professional & technical services (9.3%), and Construction (7.1%).
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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