Grimsby, ON Population 2026: 28,883 People

Name: 2021 Census Population and Demographics Profile for Grimsby
Creator: Statistics Canada
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This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Grimsby. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 68.71 km². The town has a population density of 420.40 people per km².

We highlight the Grimsby town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Grimsby on the Map

The map and listings below are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors, not Statistics Canada, and may be incomplete depending on how thoroughly the area has been mapped.

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Grimsby has a population of around 28,883 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Grimsby has increased by ▲ 5.74%.

Population in 2016	Population in 2021	Difference
27,314	28,883	+5.74%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.12% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Grimsby's population is projected to reach approximately 30,542 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 444.51 people per km².

Population in 2021	Projected Population in 2026	Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
28,883	30,542	444.51

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Grimsby Population Trend & Context

Grimsby is the 61st-largest town in Ontario, with a 2021 census population of 28,883 — an increase of 1,569 (▲ 5.74%) people from the 27,314 recorded in 2016.

The town's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Ontario towns. The town's median age of 45.2 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.

How does Grimsby compare to other Ontario towns?

Centre Wellington: 31,093 (2021)
Orangeville: 30,167 (2021)
Grimsby: 28,883 (2021) ← 61st largest
King: 27,333 (2021)
Woolwich: 26,999 (2021)

Population By Genders

The male population of Grimsby is around 14,025 while the female population is around 14,855.

Of the 28,883 total population in Grimsby, the largest gender is female with around 14,855 women within the population.

Male	Female	Difference
14,025	14,855	+5.59%

Is Grimsby a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Grimsby compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

10.2%

Unemployment rate

2.0 pts below the province

57.7%

Employment rate

2.6 pts above the province

64.2%

Participation rate

1.4 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$104,000

Median household income

$13,000 above the province

5.2%

Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)

4.9 pts below the province

Commute

63.0%

Commute under 30 minutes

1.0 pts above the province

94.7%

Commute by car

11.1 pts above the province

0.7%

Commute by public transit

7.9 pts below the province

Housing Character

64.4%

Single-detached houses

10.8 pts above the province

10.2%

Apartments (any building size)

21.0 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.50 people

Average household size

0.10people below the province

24.3%

One-person households

2.2 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Grimsby Population Compared to Ontario

Ontario's population in 2021 was 14,223,942, spread across the area. Here's how Grimsby compares to the town's key indicators:

Indicator	Grimsby	Ontario
Median household income	$104,000	$91,000
Unemployment rate	10.2%	12.2%
Median age	45.2	41.6
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.3%	33.4%
Immigrants (%)	17.8%	30.0%

Population by Age Characteristics

Grimsby has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 7.90% of the total population. The town median age is 45.20.

Data	Male	Female	Difference	Total
55 to 59 years	1,100 7.80%	1,180 7.90%	6.78%	2,275 7.90%
60 to 64 years	990 7.10%	1,100 7.40%	10.00%	2,090 7.20%
50 to 54 years	950 6.80%	1,030 6.90%	7.77%	1,980 6.90%
45 to 49 years	920 6.60%	1,025 6.90%	10.24%	1,940 6.70%
65 to 69 years	885 6.30%	975 6.60%	9.23%	1,865 6.50%
40 to 44 years	900 6.40%	950 6.40%	5.26%	1,850 6.40%
10 to 14 years	905 6.50%	870 5.90%	3.87%	1,770 6.10%
35 to 39 years	805 5.70%	885 6.00%	9.04%	1,690 5.90%
15 to 19 years	860 6.10%	810 5.50%	5.81%	1,675 5.80%
30 to 34 years	785 5.60%	810 5.50%	3.09%	1,600 5.50%
5 to 9 years	830 5.90%	765 5.10%	7.83%	1,595 5.50%
70 to 74 years	710 5.10%	830 5.60%	14.46%	1,545 5.30%
25 to 29 years	770 5.50%	730 4.90%	5.19%	1,500 5.20%
20 to 24 years	730 5.20%	715 4.80%	2.05%	1,445 5.00%
0 to 4 years	690 4.90%	620 4.20%	10.14%	1,310 4.50%
75 to 79 years	560 4.00%	630 4.20%	11.11%	1,190 4.10%
85 years and over	310 2.20%	500 3.40%	38.00%	810 2.80%
80 to 84 years	330 2.40%	425 2.90%	22.35%	760 2.60%
85 to 89 years	215 1.50%	265 1.80%	18.87%	475 1.60%
90 to 94 years	85 0.60%	185 1.20%	54.05%	270 0.90%
95 to 99 years	10 0.10%	45 0.30%	77.78%	55 0.20%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 62.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 21.30% and 16.20%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Grimsby are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

Data	Male	Female	Total
Median age of the population	43.60%	46.00%	45.20%
Average age of the population	42.30%	44.60%	43.50%
65 years and over	20.00%	22.60%	21.30%
0 to 14 years	17.30%	15.20%	16.20%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Grimsby

Population of Grimsby by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Grimsby is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Grimsby is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Grimsby are English, which accounts for 27.83% of the total population, followed by Scottish (20.08%), Irish (18.36%), Canadian (13.95%), and Italian (11.99%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Grimsby include German, Dutch, Polish, French, and Ukrainian.

Ethnicity and Origin	Male	Female	Percentage in Population
English	28.27%	27.40%	27.83%
Scottish	20.02%	20.12%	20.08%
Irish	17.33%	19.37%	18.36%
Canadian	14.17%	13.77%	13.95%
Italian	13.10%	10.93%	11.99%
German	11.02%	12.06%	11.55%
Dutch	8.43%	7.58%	8.00%
Polish	6.28%	6.39%	6.32%
French	5.13%	6.01%	5.58%
Ukrainian	4.77%	5.84%	5.30%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Grimsby's population profile.

About 17.8% of Grimsby's population are immigrants (5,090 people).

The top countries of origin for Grimsby's immigrant population are United Kingdom (1,150), Netherlands (450), India (300), Poland (280), Italy (225).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of Birth	Population
United Kingdom	1,150
Netherlands	450
India	300
Poland	280
Italy	225

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 7,340 of Grimsby's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.15% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.30%, 7.65%, and 3.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in Household	Total	Percentage
2 persons	4,115	18.05%
1 person	2,770	12.15%
4 persons	1,890	8.30%
3 persons	1,740	7.65%
5 or more persons	890	3.90%

Income in Grimsby

Analyzing income distribution in Grimsby can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Grimsby is $48,000.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Grimsby population or around 3,415 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $100,000 to $149,999 with around 2,930 and 2,420 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Grimsby's median household income is $104,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Grimsby's median household income is 20,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Grimsby

This data sheds light on the distribution of Grimsby residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

64.95% or most of the Grimsby population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.25% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 25.10% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.85% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
Degree	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	11,555	13,135	24,690	64.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher	4,535	6,495	11,025	29.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate	4,930	5,025	9,950	25.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree	2,195	1,950	4,145	9.85%

Below national average 29.3% of Grimsby's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Grimsby

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Grimsby. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Grimsby is at 6.57% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Percentage
Employment rate	57.66%
Unemployment rate	6.57%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Grimsby's population (around 73.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,300 men and 935 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 2,235.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Men	Women	Total
Self-employed	1,300	935	2,235

Employment Industry Sectors

The Grimsby industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Grimsby is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Grimsby has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Manufacturing at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
Industry	Men	Women	Percentage
Health care and social assistance	345	1,600	13%
Retail trade	765	970	11%
Manufacturing	1,140	385	10%
Educational services	355	970	9%
Construction	1,035	195	8%
Professional, scientific and technical services	685	435	7%
Public administration	500	320	5%
Wholesale trade	550	260	5%
Transportation and warehousing	555	220	5%
Accommodation and food services	255	495	5%
Finance and insurance	245	355	4%
Other services (except public administration)	255	345	4%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	295	260	4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	175	155	2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	140	160	2%
Arts, entertainment and recreation	135	100	2%
Information and cultural industries	115	85	1%
Utilities	95	10	1%
Management of companies and enterprises	20	25	0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	10	0	0%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Grimsby residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Grimsby: Health care and social assistance (13%), -45 Retail trade (11%), -33 Manufacturing (10%)

Top occupation categories in Grimsby: Sales and service occupations (24%), Business, finance and administration occupations (18%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (16%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work Location	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Usual place of work	4,170	4,160	8,335	60.50%
Worked at home	1,840	2,055	3,900	28.30%
No fixed workplace address	1,130	390	1,525	11.10%
Worked outside Canada	15	15	25	0.20%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Grimsby residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Grimsby residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Grimsby spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
Duration	Percentage
15 to 29 minutes	34.10%
Less than 15 minutes	28.90%
30 to 44 minutes	21.50%
60 minutes and over	8.50%
45 to 59 minutes	7.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Grimsbyshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Grimsby's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law

62.69%

Married or living common-law

37.31%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Grimsby. About 28,265 people living in the province speak English, 265 people speak French, 115 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 40 people speak English and French language.

Language	Population
English	28,265
French	265
Neither English nor French	115
English and French	40

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

Language	Mother Tongue	Spoken Most Often at Home
English	83.7%	94.5%
Non-official languages	13.2%	3.8%
French	1.0%	0.1%

Religion

Grimsby is predominantly Christian. About 17,610 of its population is Christian (8,325 males and 8,325 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.9% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 1.0% and 0.6% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.4% of the population.

Religion	Population
Christian	61.6%
Islam	1.9%
Hindu	1.0%
Sikh	0.6%
Buddhist	0.4%
Jewish	0.2%

Points of Interest in Grimsby

Hospitals

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Grimsby Public Library

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Grimsby

Museums

Attractions

Historic Sites

Green Spaces in Grimsby

Name	Type	Approx. Area
Grand Avenue Park	Parks	—
Lakewood Gardens Park	Parks	0.6 ha
Centennial Park	Parks	6.6 ha
Roberts Road Park	Parks	0.9 ha
Oakes Road Park	Parks	3.4 ha
Forty Mile Creek Park	Parks	2.6 ha
Whittaker Park	Parks	0.3 ha
Murray Street Park	Parks	2.1 ha
Dorchester Park	Parks	0.9 ha
Aspen Park	Parks	0.8 ha
Evergreens Park	Parks	1.7 ha
Pinewood Park	Parks	0.7 ha
Arrowhead Park	Parks	0.9 ha
Gage Park	Parks	0.5 ha
Sherwood Hills Park	Parks	2.0 ha
Vineyard Valley	Parks	0.5 ha
Coronation Park	Parks	1.8 ha
Nelles Beach Park	Parks	1.9 ha
Lake Vista Park	Parks	1.4 ha
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area	Nature Reserves	—

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Clearview 14,814
Mississippi Mills 14,740
St. Clair 14,659
Severn 14,576
Guelph/Eramosa 13,904
Ingersoll 13,693
South Stormont 13,570
South Glengarry 13,330
Gravenhurst 13,157
Tiny 12,966
Perth East 12,595
Brock 12,567
Carleton Place 12,517
Wellington North 12,431
Erin 11,981
Wellesley 11,318
North Dundas 11,304
Norwich 11,151
Georgian Bluffs 11,100
Tay 11,091
Adjala-Tosorontio 10,989
Rideau Lakes 10,883
Mapleton 10,839
North Dumfries 10,619
Ramara 10,377
Hawkesbury 10,194
North Glengarry 10,144
Penetanguishene 10,077
Cavan Monaghan 10,016
Alfred and Plantagenet 9,949
Leeds and the Thousand Islands 9,804
Arnprior 9,629
Elizabethtown-Kitley 9,545
Laurentian Valley 9,450
Mono 9,421
The Blue Mountains 9,390
Malahide 9,308
Smiths Falls 9,254
South Bruce Peninsula 9,137
Minto 9,094
Beckwith 9,021
Shelburne 8,994
Southgate 8,716
Champlain 8,665
Zorra 8,628
Plympton-Wyoming 8,308
Renfrew 8,190
Drummond/North Elmsley 8,183
Kapuskasing 8,057
Hanover 7,967
Puslinch 7,944
Goderich 7,881
East Zorra-Tavistock 7,841
Stone Mills 7,826
Kirkland Lake 7,750
Huron-Kinloss 7,723
Aylmer 7,699
Muskoka Lakes 7,652
Douro-Dummer 7,632
McNab/Braeside 7,591
South-West Oxford 7,583
Blandford-Blenheim 7,565
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal 7,505
Alnwick/Haldimand 7,473
Fort Frances 7,466
North Stormont 7,400
Augusta 7,386
St. Marys 7,386
Whitewater Region 7,225
Otonabee-South Monaghan 7,087
Chatsworth 7,080
Minden Hills 6,971
Wainfleet 6,887
Parry Sound 6,879
Cramahe 6,509
Perth 6,469
Petrolia 6,013
Tay Valley 5,925
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh 5,884
Lanark Highlands 5,737
Lucan Biddulph 5,680
Cochrane 5,390
Gananoque 5,383
Seguin 5,280
Espanola 5,185
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen 5,083
North Huron 5,052
Stirling-Rawdon 5,015
Central Frontenac 4,892
Southwold 4,851
Hearst 4,794
Asphodel-Norwood 4,658
Tyendinaga 4,538
Iroquois Falls 4,418
Amaranth 4,327
Deep River 4,175
Prescott 4,078
Bancroft 4,065
Howick 4,045
Madawaska Valley 3,927
Montague 3,914
Bonnechere Valley 3,898
Grand Valley 3,851
Perth South 3,776
Lake of Bays 3,759
Warwick 3,641
Mulmur 3,571
Georgian Bay 3,441
Blind River 3,422
East Hawkesbury 3,418
Sables-Spanish Rivers 3,237
Horton 3,182
Marathon 3,138
Melancthon 3,132
North Algona Wilberforce 3,111
Athens 3,042
Adelaide-Metcalfe 3,011
Admaston/Bromley 2,995
Laurentian Hills 2,885
North Kawartha 2,877
Greater Madawaska 2,864
Enniskillen 2,825
East Garafraxa 2,794
Perry 2,650
Atikokan 2,642
Front of Yonge 2,595
Algonquin Highlands 2,588
Black River-Matheson 2,572
Addington Highlands 2,534
Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards 2,410
North Frontenac 2,285
Madoc 2,233
Bonfield 2,146
Manitouwadge 1,974
Dawn-Euphemia 1,968
Chapleau 1,942
Frontenac Islands 1,930
Mattawa 1,881
Nipissing 1,769
Deseronto 1,747
Faraday 1,612
Strong 1,566
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan 1,552
Terrace Bay 1,528
Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional 1,513
Moosonee 1,512
Carling 1,491
Nipigon 1,473
Englehart 1,442
St. Joseph 1,426
McKellar 1,419
Chisholm 1,312
Thessalon 1,260
Ignace 1,206
Emo 1,204
Smooth Rock Falls 1,200
Armstrong 1,199
Moonbeam 1,157
Laird 1,121
South Algonquin 1,055
Schreiber 1,039
Assiginack 1,008
Cobalt 989
Papineau-Cameron 982
The Archipelago 979
Prince 975
Kearney 974
Machar 969
Hornepayne 968
Carlow/Mayo 953
Ear Falls 924
McMurrich/Monteith 907
Red Rock 895
Gore Bay 808
Conmee 798
La Vallee 788
Chapple 763
Plummer Additional 757
Val Rita-Harty 757
Billings 753
Rainy River 752
Johnson 749
Larder Lake 745
Ryerson 745
Tudor and Cashel 740
Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls 727
Wollaston 721
O'Connor 689
Spanish 670
Bruce Mines 582
Baldwin 579
McGarry 579
Dubreuilville 576
Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional 573
White River 557
Mattice-Val Cote 542
The North Shore 531
Harris 530
Hudson 530
Harley 524
Coleman 517
Evanturel 502
Morley 493
Fauquier-Strickland 467
Tehkummah 450
Gillies 441
Limerick 436
Pickle Lake 398
Burpee and Mills 382
Hilton 382
Dorion 375
Nairn and Hyman 373
Latchford 355
James 348
Casey 341
Kerns 330
Jocelyn 314
Chamberlain 311
Lake of the Woods 308
Joly 293
Matachewan 268
Head, Clara and Maria 267
Pelee 230
Hilliard 215
Opasatika 200
Mattawan 153
Gauthier 151
Brethour 105
Cockburn Island 16

Frequently Asked Questions about Grimsby

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Grimsby has a population of 28,883 people, making it the 61st town in Ontario. The population increased significantly from 27,314 in 2016, an increase of 1,569 people or 5.74%. The town has a population density of 420.4 people per km² across a land area of 68.71 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Grimsby's population grew by 5.74% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 27,314 to 28,883 people, a gain of 1,569 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Ontario towns during this period. The median age of 45.20 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Grimsby has a population density of approximately 420.40 people per square kilometre.

Grimsby covers a land area of approximately 68.71 km².

The median age of the population in Grimsby is 45.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Grimsby is English.

The median household income in Grimsby is $104,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Grimsby.

Christian is the predominant religion in Grimsby.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.