Norfolk County, located in southwestern Ontario, has an estimated 2024 population of 74,208. With Ontario’s total population reaching 16,124,116 in 2024, Norfolk accounts for approximately 0.46% of the province’s population. Known for its agricultural heritage, lakefront communities, and growing tourism sector, Norfolk blends rural charm with modern living, attracting both families and retirees.
Total Population
74,208
Median Age
47 years
Land Area
1,597.68 km²
Norfolk Population by Age
Norfolk County, located in southwestern Ontario, has an estimated 2024 population of 74,208. With Ontario’s total population reaching 16,124,116 in 2024, Norfolk accounts for approximately 0.46% of the province’s population. Known for its agricultural heritage, lakefront communities, and growing tourism sector, Norfolk blends rural charm with modern living, attracting both families and retirees.
Housing, Density, and Area Stats for Norfolk
Norfolk’s size, housing, and population density provide a snapshot of its living environment:
- Population (2021 Census): 67,490
- Total Private Dwellings (2021): 30,085
- Occupied Private Dwellings (2021): 27,594
- Land Area: 1,597.68 km²
- Population Density (2021): 42.2 people/km²
- National Population Rank (2021): 53rd
- Ontario Population Rank (2021): 22nd
These figures indicate moderate population growth between 2021 and 2024, supported by new housing developments and regional migration.
Demographics – Racial & Ethnic Composition of Norfolk
As of 2021, Norfolk had 2,220 residents identifying as part of a visible minority group, representing approximately 3.3% of the total population. The largest groups are Black (655 people), South Asian (345 people), and Filipino (260 people).
Racial Composition of Norfolk (2021)
| Ethnicity / Group | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 345 | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 200 | 0.3% |
| Black | 655 | 1.0% |
| Filipino | 260 | 0.4% |
| Arab | 45 | 0.07% |
| Latin American | 240 | 0.36% |
| Southeast Asian | 110 | 0.17% |
| West Asian | 40 | 0.06% |
| Korean | 110 | 0.17% |
| Japanese | 25 | 0.04% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 45 | 0.07% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 150 | 0.23% |
| Total Visible Minorities | 2,220 | 3.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 64,000 | 96.7% |
While Norfolk remains predominantly White, gradual increases in diversity are contributing to its evolving cultural landscape.
FAQ
Norfolk’s 2024 population is estimated at 74,208, representing about 0.46% of Ontario’s total.
Yes. Norfolk has grown from 67,490 residents in 2021 to 74,208 in 2024, supported by housing development and migration from larger cities.
The median age is 47, slightly above the provincial average, indicating a larger proportion of older residents.
Visible minorities make up 3.3% of Norfolk’s population, with the largest groups being Black, South Asian, and Filipino communities.
As of the 2021 Census, Norfolk’s population density was 42.2 people per square kilometre, reflecting its large rural land base.
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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