Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Temiskaming Shores has a population of around 9,634 people. The city's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Temiskaming Shores has decreased by -2.88%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 9,920 | 9,634 | --2.88% |
2026 Population Projection
Temiskaming Shores's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 9,634 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Population By Genders
The male population of Temiskaming Shores is around 4,585 while the female population is around 5,045.
Of the 9,634 total population in Temiskaming Shores, the largest gender is female with around 5,045 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 4,585 | 5,045 | -9.12% |
Is Temiskaming Shores a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Temiskaming Shores 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
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Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Population by Age Characteristics
Temiskaming Shores has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 7.60% of the total population. The city median age is 48.40.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 330 7.20% | 410 8.10% | 19.51% | 735 7.60% |
| 65 to 69 years | 340 7.40% | 380 7.50% | 10.53% | 720 7.50% |
| 70 to 74 years | 325 7.10% | 380 7.50% | 14.47% | 710 7.40% |
| 55 to 59 years | 330 7.20% | 350 6.90% | 5.71% | 680 7.10% |
| 50 to 54 years | 270 5.90% | 305 6.00% | 11.48% | 575 6.00% |
| 25 to 29 years | 270 5.90% | 275 5.50% | 1.82% | 545 5.70% |
| 20 to 24 years | 275 6.00% | 270 5.40% | 1.82% | 540 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 years | 270 5.90% | 240 4.80% | 11.11% | 510 5.30% |
| 35 to 39 years | 235 5.10% | 265 5.30% | 11.32% | 505 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 years | 220 4.80% | 290 5.70% | 24.14% | 505 5.20% |
| 10 to 14 years | 250 5.50% | 235 4.70% | 6.00% | 490 5.10% |
| 0 to 4 years | 255 5.60% | 230 4.60% | 9.80% | 485 5.00% |
| 5 to 9 years | 250 5.50% | 225 4.50% | 10.00% | 475 4.90% |
| 15 to 19 years | 250 5.50% | 215 4.30% | 14.00% | 470 4.90% |
| 30 to 34 years | 235 5.10% | 235 4.70% | 0.00% | 465 4.80% |
| 75 to 79 years | 210 4.60% | 250 5.00% | 16.00% | 460 4.80% |
| 85 years and over | 125 2.70% | 265 5.30% | 52.83% | 390 4.00% |
| 80 to 84 years | 145 3.20% | 235 4.70% | 38.30% | 380 3.90% |
| 85 to 89 years | 85 1.90% | 160 3.20% | 46.88% | 245 2.50% |
| 90 to 94 years | 35 0.80% | 85 1.70% | 58.82% | 115 1.20% |
| Median age of the population | 45 44.80% | 51 50.80% | 11.81% | 48 48.40% |
Broader Age Groups
If the city'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 57.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.60% and 15.00%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Temiskaming Shores are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of the population | 43.90% | 47.80% | 46.00% |
| 65 years and over | 25.10% | 29.90% | 27.60% |
| 0 to 14 years | 16.60% | 13.70% | 15.00% |
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Population of Temiskaming Shores by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Temiskaming Shores is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Temiskaming Shores 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 French, which accounts for 24.20% of the total population, followed by English (22.59%), Canadian (20.45%), Irish (20.13%), and Scottish (16.38%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Caucasian (White), French Canadian, First Nations (North American Indian), and Polish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | 24.06% | 24.33% | 24.20% |
| English | 22.28% | 22.88% | 22.59% |
| Canadian | 21.06% | 19.98% | 20.45% |
| Irish | 21.18% | 19.25% | 20.13% |
| Scottish | 16.85% | 16.05% | 16.38% |
| German | 9.20% | 8.80% | 8.99% |
| Caucasian (White) | 6.32% | 7.14% | 6.69% |
| French Canadian | 4.88% | 7.14% | 6.10% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 3.33% | 3.73% | 3.53% |
| Polish | 3.10% | 2.59% | 2.89% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Temiskaming Shores's population profile.
About 3.6% of Temiskaming Shores's population are immigrants (340 people).
The top countries of origin for Temiskaming Shores's immigrant population are United States of America (65), United Kingdom (55), India (55), China (25), Germany (15).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United States of America | 65 |
| United Kingdom | 55 |
| India | 55 |
| China | 25 |
| Germany | 15 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 3,345 of Temiskaming Shores's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 18.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.70% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.05%, 4.85%, and 2.70%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 1,590 | 18.65% |
| 1 person | 1,425 | 16.70% |
| 3 persons | 600 | 7.05% |
| 4 persons | 415 | 4.85% |
| 5 or more persons | 230 | 2.70% |
Income in Temiskaming Shores
Analyzing income distribution in Temiskaming Shores can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Temiskaming Shores is $38,800.
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 city's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Temiskaming Shores population or around 1,075 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 1,010 and 950 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Temiskaming Shores's median household income is $71,500, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Temiskaming Shores's median household income is 12,500 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the city'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 city's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Temiskaming Shores
This data sheds light on the distribution of Temiskaming Shores 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.
53.60% or most of the Temiskaming Shores population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.55% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 14.75% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 2,930 | 3,550 | 6,485 | 53.60% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 1,735 | 1,875 | 3,600 | 29.00% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 1,245 | 1,110 | 2,350 | 17.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 625 | 1,155 | 1,775 | 14.75% |
Below national average 14.8% of Temiskaming Shores's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Temiskaming Shores
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Temiskaming Shores. 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 3.78% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 52.02% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.78% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the city who work as an employee. The majority of Temiskaming Shores's population (around 71.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the city, there are 350 men and 205 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 560.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 350 | 205 | 560 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Temiskaming Shores industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Temiskaming Shores is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Temiskaming Shores has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 15%, followed by Educational services at 10%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 575 | 16% |
| Retail trade | 305 | 350 | 15% |
| Educational services | 65 | 350 | 10% |
| Construction | 355 | 40 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 245 | 40 | 7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 135 | 6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 235 | 15 | 6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 125 | 105 | 5% |
| Public administration | 110 | 110 | 5% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 85 | 115 | 5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 125 | 60 | 4% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 60 | 50 | 3% |
| Information and cultural industries | 40 | 50 | 2% |
| Wholesale trade | 65 | 15 | 2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 50 | 20 | 2% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 50 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 35 | 25 | 1% |
| Utilities | 40 | 10 | 1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 15 | 1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Temiskaming Shores residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Temiskaming Shores: Health care and social assistance (16%), -45 Retail trade (15%), Educational services (10%)
Top occupation categories in Temiskaming Shores: Sales and service occupations (26%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (20%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (14%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the city. 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 | 1,590 | 1,580 | 3,170 | 76.80% |
| Worked at home | 165 | 315 | 480 | 11.60% |
| No fixed workplace address | 360 | 125 | 480 | 11.60% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Temiskaming Shores 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 Temiskaming Shores residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Temiskaming Shores spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the city's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the city.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 57.50% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 24.90% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 7.70% |
| 60 minutes and over | 7.50% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 2.60% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Temiskaming Shoresshed 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 city's social fabric. We can gain insights into Temiskaming Shores's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights city'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 Temiskaming Shores. About 6,750 people living in the province speak English, 2,680 people speak French, 30 people speak English and French language, and 10 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 6,750 |
| French | 2,680 |
| English and French | 30 |
| Neither English nor French | 10 |
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 | 66.4% | 79.1% |
| French | 28.4% | 17.6% |
| Non-official languages | 2.5% | 0.9% |
Religion
Temiskaming Shores is predominantly Christian. About 5,955 of its population is Christian (2,655 males and 2,655 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Muslim, both represent 0.5% and 0.3% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.2% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 63.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% |
| Islam | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Temiskaming Shores
Schools
- École catholique Sainte-Croix
- Timiskaming District Secondary School
- New Liskeard Public School
- English Catholic Central School
- École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie
- École élémentaire publique des Navigateurs
- École catholique Saint-Michel
Parks
- Spurline Park
- Dymond Firefighters Park
- Lions Park
- Riverside Park
- Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park
- Oak Ave Park
- Rotary Farr Park
- Shaver Park
- Haileybury Cenotaph
- Rockwalk Park
- Hughes Lookout
- “Miss Claybelt” Cow Park
- Petes Dam Park
- Haileybury Beach
- Harbourfront Park
- Rebecca St Park
- Campsell Park
- Niska Park
Community Centres
Places to Visit in Temiskaming Shores
Museums
Historic Sites
Green Spaces in Temiskaming Shores
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Spurline Park | Parks | 5.0 ha |
| Dymond Firefighters Park | Parks | 1.0 ha |
| Lions Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Riverside Park | Parks | 1.8 ha |
| Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park | Parks | 9.8 ha |
| Oak Ave Park | Parks | 1.8 ha |
| Rotary Farr Park | Parks | 5.3 ha |
| Shaver Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Haileybury Cenotaph | Parks | 0.6 ha |
| Rockwalk Park | Parks | 1.5 ha |
| Hughes Lookout | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| “Miss Claybelt” Cow Park | Parks | 0.7 ha |
| Petes Dam Park | Parks | 7.9 ha |
| Haileybury Beach | Parks | 1.5 ha |
| Harbourfront Park | Parks | 1.2 ha |
| Rebecca St Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Campsell Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Niska Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Temiskaming Shores
According to the 2021 census, Temiskaming Shores has a population of approximately 9,634 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Temiskaming Shores decreased by 2.88%.
Temiskaming Shores has a population density of approximately 54.50 people per square kilometre.
Temiskaming Shores covers a land area of approximately 176.67 km².
The median age of the population in Temiskaming Shores is 48.40 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Temiskaming Shores is French.
The median household income in Temiskaming Shores is $71,500, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Temiskaming Shores.
Christian is the predominant religion in Temiskaming Shores.
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.