Guelph/Eramosa, ON Population 2026: 13,904 People

Name: 2021 Census Population and Demographics Profile for Guelph/Eramosa
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This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Guelph/Eramosa. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 292.84 km². The town has a population density of 47.50 people per km².

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

Guelph/Eramosa on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Guelph/Eramosa has a population of around 13,904 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Guelph/Eramosa has increased by ▲ 8.17%.

Population in 2016	Population in 2021	Difference
12,854	13,904	+8.17%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.58% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Guelph/Eramosa's population is projected to reach approximately 15,040 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 51.36 people per km².

Population in 2021	Projected Population in 2026	Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
13,904	15,040	51.36

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.

Guelph/Eramosa Population Trend & Context

Guelph/Eramosa is the 104th-largest town in Ontario, with a 2021 census population of 13,904 — an increase of 1,050 (▲ 8.17%) people from the 12,854 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 Guelph/Eramosa compare to other Ontario towns?

Severn: 14,576 (2021)
Pembroke: 14,364 (2021)
Guelph/Eramosa: 13,904 (2021) ← 104th largest
Ingersoll: 13,693 (2021)
South Stormont: 13,570 (2021)

Population By Genders

The male population of Guelph/Eramosa is around 7,000 while the female population is around 6,905.

Of the 13,904 total population in Guelph/Eramosa, the largest gender is male with around 7,000 women within the population.

Male	Female	Difference
7,000	6,905	+1.36%

Is Guelph/Eramosa a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

7.7%

Unemployment rate

4.5 pts below the province

62.7%

Employment rate

7.6 pts above the province

67.9%

Participation rate

5.1 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$129,000

Median household income

$38,000 above the province

4.2%

Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)

5.9 pts below the province

Commute

59.6%

Commute under 30 minutes

2.4 pts below the province

94.3%

Commute by car

10.7 pts above the province

1.2%

Commute by public transit

7.4 pts below the province

Housing Character

86.8%

Single-detached houses

33.2 pts above the province

4.6%

Apartments (any building size)

26.6 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.80 people

Average household size

0.20people above the province

15.2%

One-person households

11.3 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Guelph/Eramosa Population Compared to Ontario

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

Indicator	Guelph/Eramosa	Ontario
Median household income	$129,000	$91,000
Unemployment rate	7.7%	12.2%
Median age	45.2	41.6
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.6%	33.4%
Immigrants (%)	14.2%	30.0%

Population by Age Characteristics

Guelph/Eramosa has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.00% of the total population. The town median age is 45.20.

Data	Male	Female	Difference	Total
55 to 59 years	630 9.00%	625 9.10%	0.79%	1,255 9.00%
60 to 64 years	570 8.10%	570 8.30%	0.00%	1,140 8.20%
50 to 54 years	515 7.40%	510 7.40%	0.97%	1,020 7.30%
45 to 49 years	485 6.90%	455 6.60%	6.19%	945 6.80%
15 to 19 years	440 6.30%	445 6.40%	1.12%	890 6.40%
40 to 44 years	415 5.90%	465 6.70%	10.75%	875 6.30%
10 to 14 years	475 6.80%	395 5.70%	16.84%	865 6.20%
65 to 69 years	440 6.30%	415 6.00%	5.68%	855 6.10%
5 to 9 years	425 6.10%	390 5.60%	8.24%	820 5.90%
35 to 39 years	390 5.60%	420 6.10%	7.14%	810 5.80%
20 to 24 years	400 5.70%	355 5.10%	11.25%	760 5.50%
70 to 74 years	340 4.90%	380 5.50%	10.53%	715 5.10%
30 to 34 years	325 4.60%	345 5.00%	5.80%	675 4.90%
0 to 4 years	305 4.40%	325 4.70%	6.15%	630 4.50%
25 to 29 years	310 4.40%	305 4.40%	1.61%	620 4.50%
75 to 79 years	245 3.50%	220 3.20%	10.20%	470 3.40%
80 to 84 years	125 1.80%	160 2.30%	21.88%	290 2.10%
85 years and over	140 2.00%	125 1.80%	10.71%	260 1.90%
85 to 89 years	110 1.60%	85 1.20%	22.73%	190 1.40%
90 to 94 years	30 0.40%	25 0.40%	16.67%	50 0.40%
Median age of the population	45 45.20%	45 45.20%	0.00%	45 45.20%

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 64.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 18.60% and 16.60%, respectively.

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

Data	Male	Female	Total
Average age of the population	42.40%	42.90%	42.60%
65 years and over	18.60%	18.80%	18.60%
0 to 14 years	17.20%	16.10%	16.60%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Guelph/Eramosa

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Population of Guelph/Eramosa by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Guelph/Eramosa is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Guelph/Eramosa 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 Guelph/Eramosa are English, which accounts for 29.61% of the total population, followed by Scottish (24.52%), Irish (20.26%), German (15.35%), and Canadian (14.99%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Guelph/Eramosa include Italian, Dutch, French, British Isles, and Polish.

Ethnicity and Origin	Male	Female	Percentage in Population
English	29.09%	30.16%	29.61%
Scottish	23.88%	25.18%	24.52%
Irish	18.74%	21.74%	20.26%
German	15.70%	15.01%	15.35%
Canadian	15.12%	14.86%	14.99%
Italian	8.90%	8.13%	8.51%
Dutch	8.61%	7.61%	8.15%
French	6.95%	7.32%	7.13%
British Isles	6.73%	6.00%	6.37%
Polish	3.98%	5.78%	4.87%

Immigration Profile

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

About 14.2% of Guelph/Eramosa's population are immigrants (1,945 people).

The top countries of origin for Guelph/Eramosa's immigrant population are United Kingdom (440), United States of America (180), Italy (160), Poland (95), India (85).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of Birth	Population
United Kingdom	440
United States of America	180
Italy	160
Poland	95
India	85

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,200 of Guelph/Eramosa's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.15% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.85% of the population. 3 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.50%, 7.60%, and 5.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in Household	Total	Percentage
2 persons	1,755	18.15%
4 persons	955	9.85%
3 persons	825	8.50%
1 person	735	7.60%
5 or more persons	570	5.90%

Income in Guelph/Eramosa

Analyzing income distribution in Guelph/Eramosa can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Guelph/Eramosa is $50,800.

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 Guelph/Eramosa population or around 1,695 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 1,515 and 1,285 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Guelph/Eramosa's median household income is $129,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Guelph/Eramosa's median household income is 45,000 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 Guelph/Eramosa

This data sheds light on the distribution of Guelph/Eramosa 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.

64.15% or most of the Guelph/Eramosa population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.60% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 26.65% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.20% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
Degree	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	5,820	5,970	11,795	64.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher	2,145	3,115	5,250	28.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate	2,480	2,600	5,080	26.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree	1,050	805	1,855	9.20%

Below national average 28.6% of Guelph/Eramosa's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Guelph/Eramosa

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Guelph/Eramosa is at 5.20% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Percentage
Employment rate	62.70%
Unemployment rate	5.20%

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 Guelph/Eramosa's population (around 68.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 980 men and 570 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,555.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Men	Women	Total
Self-employed	980	570	1,555

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Guelph/Eramosa has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Construction sector comes second at 10%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
Industry	Men	Women	Percentage
Manufacturing	650	270	12%
Construction	650	115	10%
Health care and social assistance	110	590	9%
Retail trade	325	370	9%
Professional, scientific and technical services	355	270	8%
Educational services	140	485	8%
Wholesale trade	280	160	6%
Other services (except public administration)	250	160	5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	200	150	5%
Public administration	195	155	5%
Transportation and warehousing	260	80	4%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	190	135	4%
Finance and insurance	130	190	4%
Accommodation and food services	80	140	3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	80	95	2%
Arts, entertainment and recreation	75	95	2%
Information and cultural industries	40	65	1%
Utilities	50	10	1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	20	0	0%
Management of companies and enterprises	0	0	0%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Guelph/Eramosa: -33 Manufacturing (12%), Construction (10%), Health care and social assistance (9%)

Top occupation categories in Guelph/Eramosa: Sales and service occupations (20%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (19%), Business, finance and administration occupations (18%)

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	2,275	1,910	4,185	58.30%
Worked at home	930	1,230	2,160	30.10%
No fixed workplace address	660	140	805	11.20%
Worked outside Canada	20	10	25	0.30%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Guelph/Eramosa 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 Guelph/Eramosa residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Guelph/Eramosa 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	34.50%
Less than 15 minutes	25.10%
30 to 44 minutes	17.50%
45 to 59 minutes	12.80%
60 minutes and over	10.20%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Guelph/Eramosashed 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 Guelph/Eramosa's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law

67.41%

Married or living common-law

32.59%

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 Guelph/Eramosa. About 13,595 people living in the province speak English, 125 people speak French, 50 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 25 people speak English and French language.

Language	Population
English	13,595
French	125
Neither English nor French	50
English and French	25

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	87.3%	95.4%
Non-official languages	9.9%	3.2%
French	1.0%	0.1%

Religion

Guelph/Eramosa is predominantly Christian. About 8,220 of its population is Christian (3,970 males and 3,970 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Hindu, both represent 0.5% and 0.5% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.1% of the population.

Religion	Population
Christian	59.8%
Islam	1.3%
Sikh	0.5%
Hindu	0.5%
Jewish	0.1%
Buddhist	0.1%

Points of Interest in Guelph/Eramosa

Schools

Universities

University of Guelph

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Guelph/Eramosa

Museums

Attractions

Historic Sites

Stadiums

Theatres

Green Spaces in Guelph/Eramosa

Name	Type	Approx. Area
Confederation Park	Parks	—
Highland Park Sign	Parks	—
Exhibition Park	Parks	12.9 ha
Puslinch Community Park	Parks	5.9 ha
Starview Crescent Park	Parks	0.5 ha
Sculpture Park	Parks	1.5 ha
Conservatory Gardens	Parks	0.7 ha
Lee Street Park	Parks	1.7 ha
Grange Road Park	Parks	2.0 ha
Steffler Park	Parks	0.9 ha
Woodland Glen Park	Parks	2.3 ha
Franchetto Park	Parks	3.5 ha
St. George's Park	Parks	2.1 ha
Rickson Park	Parks	2.3 ha
Oak Street Park	Parks	0.8 ha
Yewholme Park	Parks	1.4 ha
Colonial Drive Park	Parks	2.1 ha
Clair Park	Parks	3.7 ha
Springdale Park	Parks	2.7 ha
Rockwood Conservation Area	Nature Reserves	81.3 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Wainfleet 6,887
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Warwick 3,641
Mulmur 3,571
Georgian Bay 3,441
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Horton 3,182
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Melancthon 3,132
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Athens 3,042
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Greater Madawaska 2,864
Enniskillen 2,825
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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
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Terrace Bay 1,528
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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
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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 Guelph/Eramosa

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Guelph/Eramosa has a population of 13,904 people, making it the 104th town in Ontario. The population increased significantly from 12,854 in 2016, an increase of 1,050 people or 8.17%. The town has a population density of 47.5 people per km² across a land area of 292.84 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Guelph/Eramosa's population grew by 8.17% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 12,854 to 13,904 people, a gain of 1,050 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. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (15.2%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Guelph/Eramosa has a population density of approximately 47.50 people per square kilometre.

Guelph/Eramosa covers a land area of approximately 292.84 km².

The median age of the population in Guelph/Eramosa is 45.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Guelph/Eramosa is English.

The median household income in Guelph/Eramosa is $129,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Guelph/Eramosa.

Christian is the predominant religion in Guelph/Eramosa.

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.