Rideau Lakes, ON Population 2026: 10,883 People

Name: 2021 Census Population and Demographics Profile for Rideau Lakes
Creator: Statistics Canada
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This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Rideau Lakes. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 711.81 km². The town has a population density of 15.30 people per km².

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

Rideau Lakes on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Rideau Lakes has a population of around 10,883 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Rideau Lakes has increased by ▲ 5.39%.

Population in 2016	Population in 2021	Difference
10,326	10,883	+5.39%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.06% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Rideau Lakes's population is projected to reach approximately 11,470 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 16.11 people per km².

Population in 2021	Projected Population in 2026	Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
10,883	11,470	16.11

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.

Rideau Lakes Population Trend & Context

Rideau Lakes is the 122nd-largest town in Ontario, with a 2021 census population of 10,883 — an increase of 557 (▲ 5.39%) people from the 10,326 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 55.6 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.

How does Rideau Lakes compare to other Ontario towns?

Tay: 11,091 (2021)
Adjala-Tosorontio: 10,989 (2021)
Rideau Lakes: 10,883 (2021) ← 122nd largest
Mapleton: 10,839 (2021)
North Dumfries: 10,619 (2021)

Population By Genders

The male population of Rideau Lakes is around 5,375 while the female population is around 5,505.

Of the 10,883 total population in Rideau Lakes, the largest gender is female with around 5,505 women within the population.

Male	Female	Difference
5,375	5,505	+2.36%

Is Rideau Lakes a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

9.0%

Unemployment rate

3.2 pts below the province

47.9%

Employment rate

7.2 pts below the province

52.8%

Participation rate

10.0 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$84,000

Median household income

$7,000 below the province

9.8%

Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)

0.3 pts below the province

Commute

55.9%

Commute under 30 minutes

6.1 pts below the province

94.0%

Commute by car

10.4 pts above the province

0.3%

Commute by public transit

8.3 pts below the province

Housing Character

91.9%

Single-detached houses

38.3 pts above the province

2.3%

Apartments (any building size)

28.9 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.30 people

Average household size

0.30people below the province

25.0%

One-person households

1.5 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Rideau Lakes Population Compared to Ontario

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

Indicator	Rideau Lakes	Ontario
Median household income	$84,000	$91,000
Unemployment rate	9.0%	12.2%
Median age	55.6	41.6
Bachelor's degree or higher	18.8%	33.4%
Immigrants (%)	6.7%	30.0%

Population by Age Characteristics

Rideau Lakes has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 11.20% of the total population. The town median age is 55.60.

Data	Male	Female	Difference	Total
65 to 69 years	605 11.30%	610 11.10%	0.82%	1,215 11.20%
60 to 64 years	535 10.00%	625 11.40%	14.40%	1,160 10.70%
70 to 74 years	510 9.50%	470 8.50%	7.84%	980 9.00%
55 to 59 years	480 8.90%	495 9.00%	3.03%	975 9.00%
50 to 54 years	315 5.90%	395 7.20%	20.25%	710 6.50%
75 to 79 years	295 5.50%	295 5.40%	0.00%	585 5.40%
45 to 49 years	275 5.10%	280 5.10%	1.79%	555 5.10%
40 to 44 years	240 4.50%	240 4.40%	0.00%	480 4.40%
15 to 19 years	245 4.60%	230 4.20%	6.12%	475 4.40%
35 to 39 years	245 4.60%	230 4.20%	6.12%	475 4.40%
10 to 14 years	225 4.20%	240 4.40%	6.25%	465 4.30%
30 to 34 years	235 4.40%	230 4.20%	2.13%	465 4.30%
25 to 29 years	240 4.50%	215 3.90%	10.42%	455 4.20%
20 to 24 years	220 4.10%	215 3.90%	2.27%	435 4.00%
0 to 4 years	220 4.10%	215 3.90%	2.27%	430 4.00%
5 to 9 years	225 4.20%	195 3.50%	13.33%	425 3.90%
80 to 84 years	160 3.00%	170 3.10%	5.88%	325 3.00%
85 years and over	115 2.10%	155 2.80%	25.81%	270 2.50%
85 to 89 years	80 1.50%	105 1.90%	23.81%	185 1.70%
90 to 94 years	30 0.60%	35 0.60%	14.29%	65 0.60%
Median age of the population	55 55.20%	56 55.60%	0.00%	56 55.60%

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 56.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 31.00% and 12.10%, respectively.

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

Data	Male	Female	Total
Average age of the population	48.70%	49.60%	49.20%
65 years and over	31.30%	30.70%	31.00%
0 to 14 years	12.50%	11.90%	12.10%

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Population of Rideau Lakes by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Rideau Lakes is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Rideau Lakes 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 Rideau Lakes are Irish, which accounts for 34.20% of the total population, followed by English (29.01%), Scottish (25.72%), Canadian (19.28%), and French (10.66%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Rideau Lakes include German, Dutch, British Isles, Caucasian (White), and Welsh.

Ethnicity and Origin	Male	Female	Percentage in Population
Irish	34.06%	34.43%	34.20%
English	29.25%	28.78%	29.01%
Scottish	25.00%	26.50%	25.72%
Canadian	20.00%	18.49%	19.28%
French	10.47%	10.84%	10.66%
German	9.53%	9.65%	9.64%
Dutch	5.28%	5.83%	5.51%
British Isles	4.62%	5.10%	4.87%
Caucasian (White)	4.06%	3.92%	3.99%
Welsh	2.36%	2.09%	2.32%

Immigration Profile

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

About 6.7% of Rideau Lakes's population are immigrants (720 people).

The top countries of origin for Rideau Lakes's immigrant population are United Kingdom (235), United States of America (100), Germany (75), Philippines (50), Netherlands (35).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of Birth	Population
United Kingdom	235
United States of America	100
Germany	75
Philippines	50
Netherlands	35

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,315 of Rideau Lakes's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 23.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.50% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.55%, 4.90%, and 3.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in Household	Total	Percentage
2 persons	2,160	23.00%
1 person	1,175	12.50%
3 persons	615	6.55%
4 persons	460	4.90%
5 or more persons	290	3.10%

Income in Rideau Lakes

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Rideau Lakes is $41,600.

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 Rideau Lakes population or around 1,260 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 1,135 and 1,105 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Rideau Lakes's median household income is $84,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Rideau Lakes's median household income is 0 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 Rideau Lakes

This data sheds light on the distribution of Rideau Lakes 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.

61.55% or most of the Rideau Lakes population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.75% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.50% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
Degree	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	4,120	4,770	8,890	61.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate	2,095	2,055	4,155	28.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher	1,100	1,640	2,735	18.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree	955	690	1,645	10.50%

Below national average 18.8% of Rideau Lakes's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Rideau Lakes

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Rideau Lakes is at 4.77% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Percentage
Employment rate	47.93%
Unemployment rate	4.77%

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 Rideau Lakes's population (around 64.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 535 men and 390 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 920.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Men	Women	Total
Self-employed	535	390	920

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Rideau Lakes has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 13%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
Industry	Men	Women	Percentage
Health care and social assistance	120	530	13%
Construction	565	65	13%
Retail trade	310	285	12%
Educational services	80	275	7%
Public administration	165	190	7%
Manufacturing	225	120	7%
Accommodation and food services	100	165	5%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	150	100	5%
Professional, scientific and technical services	115	135	5%
Other services (except public administration)	105	100	4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	135	55	4%
Transportation and warehousing	105	80	4%
Finance and insurance	50	85	3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	60	60	2%
Wholesale trade	65	40	2%
Arts, entertainment and recreation	75	25	2%
Information and cultural industries	30	40	1%
Utilities	20	0	0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	10	0	0%
Management of companies and enterprises	0	0	0%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Rideau Lakes: Health care and social assistance (13%), Construction (13%), -45 Retail trade (12%)

Top occupation categories in Rideau Lakes: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (23%), Sales and service occupations (22%), Business, finance and administration occupations (15%)

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	1,445	1,485	2,935	64.90%
Worked at home	320	535	855	18.90%
No fixed workplace address	565	160	725	16.00%
Worked outside Canada	10	0	15	0.30%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Rideau Lakes 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 Rideau Lakes residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Rideau Lakes 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
Less than 15 minutes	28.30%
15 to 29 minutes	27.60%
30 to 44 minutes	18.40%
45 to 59 minutes	14.10%
60 minutes and over	11.50%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Rideau Lakesshed 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 Rideau Lakes's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law

66.11%

Married or living common-law

33.89%

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 Rideau Lakes. About 10,610 people living in the province speak English, 240 people speak French, 15 people speak English and French language, and 15 people speak Neither English nor French language.

Language	Population
English	10,610
French	240
English and French	15
Neither English nor French	15

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	94.1%	98.4%
Non-official languages	2.9%	0.8%
French	2.3%	0.5%

Religion

Rideau Lakes is predominantly Christian. About 6,990 of its population is Christian (3,300 males and 3,300 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.2% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Hindu, both represent 0.1% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

Religion	Population
Christian	64.8%
Buddhist	0.2%
Jewish	0.1%
Hindu	0.0%
Islam	0.0%
Sikh	0.0%

Points of Interest in Rideau Lakes

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Rideau Lakes

Attractions

Historic Sites

Theatres

Green Spaces in Rideau Lakes

Name	Type	Approx. Area
John Miller Park	Parks	—
Portland Bay Conservation Area	Parks	1.1 ha
Bellamy Park	Parks	5.0 ha
Lockwood Memorial Park	Parks	1.5 ha
Victoria Park	Parks	1.7 ha
Lower Reach Park	Parks	17.3 ha
Last Duel Park	Parks	0.9 ha
Poonamalie Lock	Parks	3.9 ha
Murphy Park	Parks	0.5 ha
Murphy Park	Parks	1.0 ha
Russell Park	Parks	0.1 ha
Portland Bay Conservation Area	Nature Reserves	—
Foley Mountain Conservation Area	Nature Reserves	257.1 ha
Perth Wildlife Reserve	Nature Reserves	97.5 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Spanish 670
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rideau Lakes

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Rideau Lakes has a population of 10,883 people, making it the 122nd town in Ontario. The population increased significantly from 10,326 in 2016, an increase of 557 people or 5.39%. The town has a population density of 15.3 people per km² across a land area of 711.81 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Rideau Lakes's population grew by 5.39% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 10,326 to 10,883 people, a gain of 557 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Ontario towns during this period. The median age of 55.60 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Rideau Lakes has a population density of approximately 15.30 people per square kilometre.

Rideau Lakes covers a land area of approximately 711.81 km².

The median age of the population in Rideau Lakes is 55.60 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Rideau Lakes is Irish.

The median household income in Rideau Lakes is $84,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Rideau Lakes.

Christian is the predominant religion in Rideau Lakes.

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.