Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Woolwich has a population of around 26,999 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Woolwich has increased by 7.97%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 25,006 | 26,999 | +7.97% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.55% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Woolwich's population is projected to reach approximately 29,151 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 89.27 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 26,999 | 29,151 | 89.27 |
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 Woolwich is around 13,330 while the female population is around 13,665.
Of the 26,999 total population in Woolwich, the largest gender is female with around 13,665 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 13,330 | 13,665 | +2.45% |
Is Woolwich a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Woolwich 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 Woolwich
- Centre Wellington (19.6 km)
- Guelph/Eramosa (19.8 km)
- Wilmot (21.9 km)
- Mapleton (22.7 km)
- North Dumfries (29.1 km)
- Puslinch (32.7 km)
- East Garafraxa (35.5 km)
- Blandford-Blenheim (36.5 km)
- Wellington North (38.9 km)
- Perth East (39.0 km)
- Grand Valley (39.8 km)
- Minto (40.8 km)
- Erin (41.6 km)
- Perth (42.5 km)
- East Zorra-Tavistock (44.7 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
Woolwich has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 7.20% of the total population. The town median age is 39.60.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 14 years | 1,005 7.50% | 945 6.90% | 5.97% | 1,950 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 years | 955 7.20% | 920 6.70% | 3.66% | 1,870 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 years | 890 6.70% | 970 7.10% | 8.25% | 1,865 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 years | 900 6.80% | 925 6.80% | 2.70% | 1,820 6.70% |
| 0 to 4 years | 930 7.00% | 860 6.30% | 7.53% | 1,790 6.60% |
| 55 to 59 years | 870 6.50% | 880 6.40% | 1.14% | 1,755 6.50% |
| 15 to 19 years | 915 6.90% | 815 6.00% | 10.93% | 1,735 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 years | 855 6.40% | 860 6.30% | 0.58% | 1,720 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 years | 830 6.20% | 880 6.40% | 5.68% | 1,705 6.30% |
| 50 to 54 years | 840 6.30% | 835 6.10% | 0.60% | 1,675 6.20% |
| 60 to 64 years | 740 5.60% | 845 6.20% | 12.43% | 1,585 5.90% |
| 20 to 24 years | 780 5.90% | 655 4.80% | 16.03% | 1,435 5.30% |
| 65 to 69 years | 670 5.00% | 725 5.30% | 7.59% | 1,395 5.20% |
| 25 to 29 years | 660 5.00% | 690 5.00% | 4.35% | 1,350 5.00% |
| 70 to 74 years | 550 4.10% | 630 4.60% | 12.70% | 1,180 4.40% |
| 75 to 79 years | 480 3.60% | 485 3.50% | 1.03% | 965 3.60% |
| 85 years and over | 205 1.50% | 410 3.00% | 50.00% | 620 2.30% |
| 80 to 84 years | 260 2.00% | 335 2.50% | 22.39% | 590 2.20% |
| 85 to 89 years | 140 1.10% | 230 1.70% | 39.13% | 375 1.40% |
| 90 to 94 years | 45 0.30% | 135 1.00% | 66.67% | 180 0.70% |
| 95 to 99 years | 15 0.10% | 45 0.30% | 66.67% | 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 61.60% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 20.80% and 17.60%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Woolwich are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of the population | 38.60% | 40.80% | 39.70% |
| Median age of the population | 38.00% | 40.40% | 39.60% |
| 0 to 14 years | 21.60% | 20.00% | 20.80% |
| 65 years and over | 16.20% | 18.90% | 17.60% |
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Population of Woolwich by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Woolwich is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Woolwich 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 German, which accounts for 30.45% of the total population, followed by English (20.86%), Scottish (17.78%), Irish (16.48%), and Canadian (15.24%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Swiss, French, Mennonite, Dutch, and British Isles.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | 30.58% | 30.29% | 30.45% |
| English | 20.29% | 21.41% | 20.86% |
| Scottish | 17.18% | 18.31% | 17.78% |
| Irish | 16.01% | 16.86% | 16.48% |
| Canadian | 15.67% | 14.81% | 15.24% |
| Swiss | 8.55% | 7.94% | 8.25% |
| French | 7.65% | 7.50% | 7.57% |
| Mennonite | 6.55% | 6.12% | 6.35% |
| Dutch | 4.88% | 5.45% | 5.17% |
| British Isles | 4.13% | 4.77% | 4.45% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Woolwich's population profile.
About 12.6% of Woolwich's population are immigrants (3,350 people).
The top countries of origin for Woolwich's immigrant population are United Kingdom (365), India (345), Romania (235), Germany (195), United States of America (190).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 365 |
| India | 345 |
| Romania | 235 |
| Germany | 195 |
| United States of America | 190 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 7,095 of Woolwich's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 17.40% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.65% of the population. 1 person, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.05%, 7.50%, and 6.35%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 3,260 | 17.40% |
| 4 persons | 1,810 | 9.65% |
| 1 person | 1,695 | 9.05% |
| 3 persons | 1,405 | 7.50% |
| 5 or more persons | 1,190 | 6.35% |
Income in Woolwich
Analyzing income distribution in Woolwich can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Woolwich is $49,200.
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 Woolwich population or around 3,475 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 2,975 and 2,550 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Woolwich's median household income is $115,000, according to 2020 data.
Above national average Woolwich's median household income is 31,000 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 Woolwich
This data sheds light on the distribution of Woolwich 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.
59.05% or most of the Woolwich population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 26.80% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 23.90% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 17.05% has No certificate, diploma or degree.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 9,575 | 10,350 | 19,920 | 59.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3,770 | 5,240 | 9,010 | 26.80% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 4,180 | 4,160 | 8,340 | 23.90% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 3,140 | 3,050 | 6,195 | 17.05% |
Below national average 26.8% of Woolwich's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Woolwich
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Woolwich. 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 4.29% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 65.24% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.29% |
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 Woolwich's population (around 72.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 1,575 men and 1,110 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 2,690.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 1,575 | 1,110 | 2,690 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Woolwich industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Woolwich is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Woolwich has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 10%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,350 | 555 | 13% |
| Retail trade | 710 | 835 | 11% |
| Health care and social assistance | 175 | 1,325 | 10% |
| Construction | 1,280 | 210 | 10% |
| Educational services | 290 | 780 | 7% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 615 | 450 | 7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 530 | 395 | 6% |
| Finance and insurance | 310 | 615 | 6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 370 | 255 | 4% |
| Wholesale trade | 395 | 210 | 4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 385 | 120 | 4% |
| Public administration | 300 | 205 | 3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 240 | 260 | 3% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 265 | 180 | 3% |
| Information and cultural industries | 110 | 130 | 2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 125 | 100 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 105 | 95 | 1% |
| Utilities | 75 | 10 | 1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 25 | 50 | 1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 10 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Woolwich residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Woolwich: -33 Manufacturing (13%), -45 Retail trade (11%), Health care and social assistance (10%)
Top occupation categories in Woolwich: Sales and service occupations (20%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (20%), Business, finance and administration occupations (17%)
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 | 4,480 | 3,895 | 8,375 | 61.10% |
| Worked at home | 1,875 | 2,155 | 4,035 | 29.50% |
| No fixed workplace address | 1,010 | 275 | 1,285 | 9.40% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.10% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Woolwich 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 Woolwich residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Woolwich 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 | 40.40% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 39.00% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 13.50% |
| 60 minutes and over | 4.40% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 2.60% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Woolwichshed 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 Woolwich'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 Woolwich. About 26,110 people living in the province speak English, 385 people speak Neither English nor French, 145 people speak French language, and 65 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 26,110 |
| Neither English nor French | 385 |
| French | 145 |
| English and French | 65 |
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 | 77.9% | 86.4% |
| Non-official languages | 19.5% | 11.8% |
| French | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Religion
Woolwich is predominantly Christian. About 17,965 of its population is Christian (8,670 males and 8,670 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Hindu, both represent 0.9% and 0.8% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.7% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 67.5% |
| Islam | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% |
Points of Interest in Woolwich
Schools
- Koinonia Christian Academy
- Beechwood Brainery
- Centennial Public School
- King Edward Public School
- John Mahood Public School
Parks
- Beechwood Bridle Gate Homes Association
- Hibner Park
- Aspen Park
- Tyson Park
- Heritage Park
- Bluestream
- Dunvegan Park
- Glen Acres Park
- Cornerbrook Park
- Timm Park
- Gzowski Park
- Peter Roos Park
- Vermont Park
- Cherry Park
- Victoria Glen Park
- Lions Park
- Floradale Community Park
- Snider Park
- Bolender Park
- Gore Park
- Bechtel Park
- Joe Thompson Park
- Schaefer Park
- Casey Park
- Ash Park
- Eby Park
- Franklin Park
- Midland Park
Libraries
- Davis Centre Library
- Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch
- Lusi Wong Library
- St. Jerome's Library
- Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park
- Region Of Waterloo Library - Elmira Branch
- Wellington County Library - Elora Branch
- Region of Waterloo Library - St. Jacobs Branch
- Region Of Waterloo Library - Bloomingdale Branch
- Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch
- Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch
- Laurier Library
- Dana Porter Library
- Waterloo Public Library - Main
Community Centres
- Downtown Community Centre
- Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre
- Wing 404 R.C.A.F.A. Rotary Adult Centre
- Spectrum
- Bridgeport Community Centre
Places to Visit in Woolwich
Museums
Attractions
Historic Sites
- Joseph Schneider Haus
- Canadian Veterans' Memorial
- Clock Tower
- Elora Centotaph
- Queen Victoria
- Kitchener Cenotaph
- Firefighters memorial
- Day of Mourning
- Friedenfest 1871 Denkmal
- The Joseph Schneider House 1820
- Fred Schneider
- Punch Press
- Alligator Shear
- LAV III Monument
- Waterloo Cenotaph
- Waterloo Pioneers Historic Site
- United Steelworkers Memorial
- Hot Stamper
- Band Saw
- Calender Rollers
- Band Saw
- Westinghouse Electric Generator
- Generator
- Between a Rock & a Hard Place
- Dignity Memorial Grove
- The Doreen Thomas Trail
- Elmira War Memorial
- William Lyon Mackenzie King
Theatres
Green Spaces in Woolwich
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Bridle Gate Homes Association | Parks | — |
| Hibner Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Aspen Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Tyson Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Heritage Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Bluestream | Parks | 1.1 ha |
| Dunvegan Park | Parks | 2.1 ha |
| Glen Acres Park | Parks | 0.5 ha |
| Cornerbrook Park | Parks | 1.1 ha |
| Timm Park | Parks | 1.1 ha |
| Gzowski Park | Parks | 6.1 ha |
| Peter Roos Park | Parks | 0.6 ha |
| Vermont Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Cherry Park | Parks | 2.8 ha |
| Victoria Glen Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Lions Park | Parks | 5.1 ha |
| Floradale Community Park | Parks | 2.5 ha |
| Snider Park | Parks | 1.5 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Woolwich
According to the 2021 census, Woolwich has a population of approximately 26,999 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Woolwich increased by 7.97%.
Woolwich has a population density of approximately 82.70 people per square kilometre.
Woolwich covers a land area of approximately 326.56 km².
The median age of the population in Woolwich is 39.60 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Woolwich is German.
The median household income in Woolwich is $115,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Woolwich.
Christian is the predominant religion in Woolwich.
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.