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Population Size and Growth
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Location
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2006
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2011
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2016
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Growth Rate
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| Huron East | 9310 | 9264 | 9138 | -1.4% | |
| Central Huron | 7641 | 7591 | 7576 | -0.1% | |
| North Huron | 5015 | 4884 | 4932 | 1.0% | |
| South Huron | 9982 | 9945 | 10096 | 1.5% | |
| Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh | 5409 | 5582 | 5422 | -2.9% | |
| Bluewater | 7120 | 7044 | 7136 | 1.3% | |
| Goderich | 7563 | 7521 | 7628 | 1.4% | |
| Howick | 3882 | 3856 | 3873 | 0.4% | |
| Morris-Turnberry | 3403 | 3413 | 3496 | 2.4% | |
| Perth East | 11986 | 12028 | 12261 | 2.1% | |
| Perth South | 4132 | 3993 | 3810 | -4.6% | |
| West Perth | 8839 | 8919 | 8865 | -0.6% | |
| North Perth | 12254 | 12631 | 13130 | 4.0% | |
| Stratford | 30516 | 30886 | 31465 | 1.8% | |
| St. Marys | 6617 | 6655 | 7265 | 9.2% |
Data Source
Statistics Canada - Census.
Measurement and Limitations
Every five years Statistics Canada carries out a census of the people of Canada. On May 10, 2016 a census was performed. All Canadian citizens and landed immigrants with a usual place of residence in Canada were counted. As well, non-permanent residents were counted. This includes: refugee claimants and their family living in Canada, as well as, permit holders (work or study permits) and members of their family living with them.
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The Growth Rate refers to the two most recent years, 2011 and 2016. For more information: Census page Patterns and Trends There appears to be substantial growth in the population of St. Marys and a corresponding drop in the population of Perth South. This may be partly due to changes in who was included as St. Marys residents in the two censuses. |