Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Tay Valley has a population of around 5,925 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Tay Valley has increased by 4.59%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 5,665 | 5,925 | +4.59% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.90% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Tay Valley's population is projected to reach approximately 6,197 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 11.72 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 5,925 | 6,197 | 11.72 |
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.
Population By Genders
The male population of Tay Valley is around 3,000 while the female population is around 2,925.
Of the 5,925 total population in Tay Valley, the largest gender is male with around 3,000 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3,000 | 2,925 | +2.50% |
Is Tay Valley a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Tay Valley compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Other Towns Near Tay Valley
- Drummond/North Elmsley (20.1 km)
- Rideau Lakes (21.1 km)
- Lanark Highlands (27.1 km)
- Smiths Falls (31.6 km)
- South Frontenac (34.7 km)
- Beckwith (37.3 km)
- Montague (37.8 km)
- Central Frontenac (38.4 km)
- Carleton Place (38.7 km)
- North Frontenac (39.6 km)
- Athens (44.2 km)
- Mississippi Mills (45.8 km)
- Leeds and the Thousand Islands (51.1 km)
- Elizabethtown-Kitley (51.3 km)
- Front of Yonge (58.8 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
Tay Valley has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 11.70% of the total population. The town median age is 57.20.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 355 11.80% | 335 11.50% | 5.63% | 695 11.70% |
| 65 to 69 years | 340 11.30% | 300 10.30% | 11.76% | 640 10.80% |
| 55 to 59 years | 290 9.70% | 320 10.90% | 9.38% | 605 10.20% |
| 70 to 74 years | 245 8.20% | 250 8.50% | 2.00% | 495 8.40% |
| 50 to 54 years | 190 6.30% | 185 6.30% | 2.63% | 380 6.40% |
| 75 to 79 years | 165 5.50% | 135 4.60% | 18.18% | 300 5.10% |
| 35 to 39 years | 135 4.50% | 130 4.40% | 3.70% | 265 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 years | 125 4.20% | 135 4.60% | 7.41% | 265 4.50% |
| 85 years and over | 110 3.70% | 155 5.30% | 29.03% | 265 4.50% |
| 10 to 14 years | 140 4.70% | 115 3.90% | 17.86% | 255 4.30% |
| 15 to 19 years | 130 4.30% | 125 4.30% | 3.85% | 255 4.30% |
| 30 to 34 years | 120 4.00% | 120 4.10% | 0.00% | 245 4.10% |
| 40 to 44 years | 110 3.70% | 110 3.80% | 0.00% | 225 3.80% |
| 25 to 29 years | 110 3.70% | 105 3.60% | 4.55% | 220 3.70% |
| 0 to 4 years | 95 3.20% | 115 3.90% | 17.39% | 215 3.60% |
| 5 to 9 years | 115 3.80% | 95 3.20% | 17.39% | 210 3.50% |
| 20 to 24 years | 115 3.80% | 95 3.20% | 17.39% | 205 3.50% |
| 80 to 84 years | 90 3.00% | 100 3.40% | 10.00% | 190 3.20% |
| 85 to 89 years | 90 3.00% | 85 2.90% | 5.56% | 175 3.00% |
| Median age of the population | 57 57.20% | 57 57.20% | 0.00% | 57 57.20% |
| Average age of the population | 50 50.20% | 51 51.10% | 1.96% | 51 50.70% |
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 56.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 32.10% and 11.50%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Tay Valley are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 years and over | 32.00% | 32.30% | 32.10% |
| 0 to 14 years | 11.80% | 10.90% | 11.50% |
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Population of Tay Valley by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Tay Valley is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Tay Valley is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Irish, which accounts for 41.14% of the total population, followed by Scottish (37.04%), English (29.12%), Canadian (15.85%), and German (8.99%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Dutch, British Isles, Italian, and Welsh.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | 39.02% | 43.35% | 41.14% |
| Scottish | 37.28% | 36.79% | 37.04% |
| English | 26.66% | 31.69% | 29.12% |
| Canadian | 16.20% | 15.66% | 15.85% |
| German | 8.89% | 9.29% | 8.99% |
| French | 6.79% | 8.56% | 7.66% |
| Dutch | 5.57% | 4.55% | 5.08% |
| British Isles | 5.05% | 4.01% | 4.63% |
| Italian | 1.74% | 3.10% | 2.49% |
| Welsh | 1.92% | 2.73% | 2.23% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Tay Valley's population profile.
About 6.1% of Tay Valley's population are immigrants (340 people).
The top countries of origin for Tay Valley's immigrant population are United Kingdom (135), United States of America (70), Netherlands (15), Germany (10), Brazil (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 135 |
| United States of America | 70 |
| Netherlands | 15 |
| Germany | 10 |
| Brazil | 0 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 2,350 of Tay Valley's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 24.90% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.55% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.80%, 4.75%, and 2.90%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 1,205 | 24.90% |
| 1 person | 510 | 10.55% |
| 3 persons | 330 | 6.80% |
| 4 persons | 230 | 4.75% |
| 5 or more persons | 140 | 2.90% |
Income in Tay Valley
Analyzing income distribution in Tay Valley can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Tay Valley is $42,800.
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 Tay Valley population or around 635 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 600 and 545 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Tay Valley's median household income is $90,000, according to 2020 data.
Above national average Tay Valley's median household income is 6,000 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 Tay Valley
This data sheds light on the distribution of Tay Valley 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.
56.90% or most of the Tay Valley population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.60% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.30% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.55% has No certificate, diploma or degree.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 2,085 | 2,290 | 4,375 | 56.90% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 1,270 | 1,160 | 2,440 | 31.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 550 | 885 | 1,440 | 18.30% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 570 | 380 | 955 | 11.55% |
Below national average 18.3% of Tay Valley's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Tay Valley
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Tay Valley. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 5.88% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 47.62% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.88% |
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 Tay Valley's population (around 67.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 280 men and 250 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 530.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 280 | 250 | 530 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Tay Valley industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Tay Valley is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Tay Valley 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 11%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 310 | 13% |
| Construction | 295 | 35 | 13% |
| Retail trade | 115 | 175 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 180 | 55 | 9% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 80 | 105 | 7% |
| Public administration | 85 | 85 | 6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 50 | 5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 85 | 5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 70 | 50 | 5% |
| Educational services | 40 | 85 | 5% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 90 | 15 | 4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 55 | 40 | 3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 55 | 3% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 10 | 2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 35 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 15 | 30 | 2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 35 | 0 | 2% |
| Information and cultural industries | 35 | 0 | 2% |
| Utilities | 15 | 0 | 1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Tay Valley residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Tay Valley: Health care and social assistance (13%), Construction (13%), -45 Retail trade (11%)
Top occupation categories in Tay Valley: Sales and service occupations (21%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (20%), Business, finance and administration occupations (14%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 705 | 810 | 1,515 | 64.60% |
| Worked at home | 220 | 275 | 495 | 21.10% |
| No fixed workplace address | 285 | 50 | 330 | 14.10% |
| Worked outside Canada | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0.40% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Tay Valley 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 Tay Valley residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Tay Valley 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 36.30% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 30.10% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 14.40% |
| 60 minutes and over | 13.60% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 5.70% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Tay Valleyshed 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 Tay Valley's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Tay Valley. About 5,520 people living in the province speak English, 145 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 5,520 |
| French | 145 |
| English and French | 5 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
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 | 93.7% | 98.4% |
| Non-official languages | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| French | 2.7% | 0.6% |
Religion
Tay Valley is predominantly Christian. About 3,695 of its population is Christian (1,790 males and 1,790 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 65.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Tay Valley
Hospitals
Schools
- Glen Tay Public School
- Drummond Central School
- St. John Catholic High School
- The Queen Elizabeth School
- St. John Elementary School
- Perth and District Collegiate Institute
- The Stewart Public School
Parks
- John Miller Park
- Last Duel Park
- McDonald's Corners Fairground
- Maberly Park
- Round Garden for the Blind
- Stewart Park
- Big Ben Park
- Arnold Carson Park
- Vincent Hall Memorial Park
- Maberly Fall River Park
Libraries
Community Centres
Places to Visit in Tay Valley
Museums
- Perth Museum
- Archives Lanark
- Maple Heritage Museum
- McMartin House
- Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum
- Musée Inga-Va
- Forest & Farm Heritage Museum
Attractions
Historic Sites
- McMartin House
- Last Fatal Duel
- Alexander Morris
- Perth Military Settlement
- Flag Garden
- South Sherbrooke
- Site of First Catholic Church North Crosby
- Summit House
- McMartin House
- St. John the Baptist, Perth, 1823
- William Morris
- The Haggarts
- Perth Town Hall
- Malcom Cameron
- John A. Stewart Park
- Colonel By Island Cottage
- Matheson House
- Perth Town Hall
- McPharland Homestead
- Lally Homestead
Theatres
Green Spaces in Tay Valley
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| John Miller Park | Parks | — |
| Last Duel Park | Parks | 0.9 ha |
| McDonald's Corners Fairground | Parks | 1.5 ha |
| Maberly Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Round Garden for the Blind | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Stewart Park | Parks | 2.7 ha |
| Big Ben Park | Parks | 0.7 ha |
| Arnold Carson Park | Parks | 0.6 ha |
| Vincent Hall Memorial Park | Parks | 2.9 ha |
| Maberly Fall River Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Perth Wildlife Reserve | Nature Reserves | 97.5 ha |
| Purdon Conservation Area | Nature Reserves | 27.2 ha |
| Mill Pond Conservation Area | Nature Reserves | 155.9 ha |
| Mica Mines Conservation Reserve | Nature Reserves | 231.8 ha |
| Silver Lake Provincial Park | Nature Reserves | 48.7 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tay Valley
According to the 2021 census, Tay Valley has a population of approximately 5,925 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Tay Valley increased by 4.59%.
Tay Valley has a population density of approximately 11.20 people per square kilometre.
Tay Valley covers a land area of approximately 528.67 km².
The median age of the population in Tay Valley is 57.20 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Tay Valley is Irish.
The median household income in Tay Valley is $90,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Tay Valley.
Christian is the predominant religion in Tay Valley.
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.