In 2024, Ontario’s total population reached 16,124,116 residents. Within this provincial landscape, Pembroke, located in the Ottawa Valley, recorded a population of 24,963. This figure represents approximately 0.15% of Ontario’s total population. Although small in proportion, Pembroke serves as a key urban hub for the surrounding rural communities and offers a unique demographic profile that reflects both an aging population and cultural diversity.
Total Population
24,963
Median Age
45.4 years
Land Area
553.4 km²
Pembroke Population by Age
Pembroke’s 2024 population data highlights a notable age distribution. With a median age of 45.4 years, the city trends older than the provincial average, indicative of a significant senior community and lower levels of younger population growth.
Age Group Breakdown (2024):
| Age Group | Population | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 years | 3,644 | 14.6% |
| 15 to 64 years | 15,145 | 60.6% |
| 65 years and older | 6,174 | 24.7% |
| Total | 24,963 | 100% |
The high proportion of residents aged 65 and older (nearly one in four) reflects Pembroke’s appeal as a retirement destination, as well as broader aging trends across smaller Ontario cities.
Housing, Density, and Area Stats for Pembroke
BAccording to the 2021 Census, Pembroke had:
- Total private dwellings: 10,765
- Occupied private dwellings: 10,257
- Land area: 553.4 km²
- Population density: 43 people per km²
These figures underscore Pembroke’s relatively low population density compared to Ontario’s urban centres, offering more space and lower housing density while maintaining access to essential services. With over 95% of private dwellings occupied by usual residents, housing stability remains strong.
Demographics – Racial & Ethnic Composition of Pembroke
Pembroke’s cultural makeup reflects a predominantly non-visible minority population, alongside small but notable visible minority communities. In 2021, out of the total population, 710 individuals (approximately 3.1%) identified as members of a visible minority group.
Racial Breakdown (2021):
| Group | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 185 | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 115 | 0.5% |
| Black | 120 | 0.5% |
| Filipino | 115 | 0.5% |
| Arab | 25 | 0.1% |
| Latin American | 65 | 0.3% |
| Southeast Asian | 35 | 0.1% |
| West Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 10 | 0.04% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 35 | 0.1% |
| Total visible minority | 710 | 3.1% |
| Not a visible minority | 22,380 | 96.9% |
Pembroke remains a predominantly White community, with South Asian, Black, Chinese, and Filipino groups forming the largest visible minority populations.
FAQ
In 2024, Pembroke’s population is 24,963, representing about 0.15% of Ontario’s total population.
The median age in Pembroke is 45.4 years, indicating an older population compared to many Ontario municipalities.
In 2024, Pembroke had 6,174 residents aged 65 and older, making up 24.7% of the total population.
Based on 2021 data, Pembroke’s population density is 43 people per square kilometre.
The largest visible minority groups in Pembroke are South Asian, Black, Chinese, and Filipino communities, each making up less than 1% of the total population.
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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