The Municipality of Arran–Elderslie is a township in Bruce County in Western Ontario, Canada. The township is located at the headwaters of the Sauble River, and the Saugeen River forms the northwestern boundary.
Arran–Elderslie | |
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| Municipality of Arran–Elderslie | |
 1st Avenue, Chesley | |
  Arran–Elderslie  Arran–Elderslie | |
| Coordinates: 44°24′N 81°12′W / 44.400°N 81.200°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Bruce |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Steve Hammell |
| • Federal riding | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
| • Prov. riding | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
| Area | |
| • Land | 460.07 km2 (177.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,803 |
| • Density | 14.8/km2 (38/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | N0G |
| Area codes | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www |
Communities
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The township comprises the communities of Allenford, Arkwright, Arranvale, Arran Lake, Burgoyne, Chesley, Dobbinton, Dreamland, Dunblane, Ellengowan, Elsinore, Gillies Hill, Invermay, Kelly's Corners, Lockerby, Mount Hope, Paisley, Salem, Salisbury, Tara, Vesta and Williscroft.
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Arran–Elderslie had a population of 6,913 living in 2,782 of its 2,998 total private dwellings, a change of 1.6% from its 2016 population of 6,803. With a land area of 458.76 km2 (177.13 sq mi), it had a population density of 15.1/km2 (39.0/sq mi) in 2021.[2]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,913 (+1.6% from 2016) | 6,803 (-0.1% from 2011) | 6,810 (+0.9% from 2006) |
| Land area | 458.76 km2 (177.13 sq mi) | 460.07 km2 (177.63 sq mi) | 460.13 km2 (177.66 sq mi) |
| Population density | 15.1/km2 (39/sq mi) | 14.8/km2 (38/sq mi) | 14.8/km2 (38/sq mi) |
| Median age | 42.0 (M: 41.6, F: 42.8) | 41.8 (M: 41.2, F: 42.7) | 40.7 (M: 39.7, F: 41.5) |
| Private dwellings | 2,998 (total) 2,782 (occupied) | 3,030 (total) | 2,941 (total) |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $63,687 |
- Population in 2016: 6,803
- Population in 2011: 6,810
- Population in 2006: 6,747
- Population in 2001: 6,577
- Population total in 1996: 6,851
- Arran (township): 1,707
- Chesley (town): 1,904
- Elderslie (township): 1,231
- Paisley (village): 1,106
- Tara (village): 903
- Population in 1991:
- Arran (township): 1,690
- Chesley (town): 1,852
- Elderslie (township): 1,219
- Paisley (village): 1,102
- Tara (village): 848
See also
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edit- ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Arran-Elderslie, Municipality". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
- ^ "Arran-Elderslie census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
- "Arran-Elderslie". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
- "Toporama - Topographic Map Sheet3 41A6, 41A11". Atlas of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Archived from the original on 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
External links
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