Clarence-Rockland Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Clarence-Rockland. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:169 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Clarence-Rockland Population

Total Population (2021)

26,505

Total Population (2016)

24,512

Population Growth

+8.1% (+1,993)

Growth Rank

#193 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.3%13,060

Female

50.7%13,445

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.971

Average Age

Median Age

43.2

Age Rank

#276 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

1,405(5.3%)

5–9

1,670(6.3%)

10–14

1,635(6.2%)

15–19

1,355(5.1%)

20–24

1,235(4.7%)

25–29

1,365(5.1%)

30–34

1,745(6.6%)

35–39

1,775(6.7%)

40–44

1,680(6.3%)

45–49

1,715(6.5%)

50–54

1,785(6.7%)

55–59

2,160(8.1%)

60–64

2,025(7.6%)

65–69

1,690(6.4%)

70–74

1,415(5.3%)

75–79

890(3.4%)

80–84

545(2.1%)

85+

405(1.5%)

Clarence-Rockland Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.6

Total Private Dwellings

10,316

Occupied Private Dwellings

10,095

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,080 (20.6%)

2 Persons

3,940 (39.0%)

3 Persons

1,610 (15.9%)

4 Persons

1,580 (15.7%)

5+ Persons

885 (8.8%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

3,030(30.0%)

Couples without children

3,305(32.7%)

One-parent families

740(7.3%)

One-person households

2,075(20.6%)

Multigenerational

290(2.9%)

Multiple-family

75(0.7%)

Clarence-Rockland Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$98,900After tax

Median Household Income

$91,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$48,320After tax

Median Individual Income

$44,800After tax

Income Rank

#112 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

84.6%

Employment Income

68.8%

Government Transfers

15.4%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,210(5.9%)

$10k–$20k

2,055(10.0%)

$20k–$30k

2,395(11.6%)

$30k–$40k

2,160(10.5%)

$40k–$50k

2,190(10.6%)

$50k–$60k

2,090(10.1%)

$60k–$70k

2,015(9.8%)

$70k–$80k

1,695(8.2%)

$80k–$90k

1,280(6.2%)

$90k–$100k

975(4.7%)

$100k+

2,530(12.3%)

Clarence-Rockland Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

61.1%

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

Total Labour Force

13,880

Employed

12,975

Unemployed

900

Not in Labour Force

7,365

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

5.3%

Children (0–17)

5.0%

Adults (18–64)

4.5%

Seniors (65+)

8.6%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2650 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.237

Clarence-Rockland Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

6,725 (25.7%)

French Only

1,720 (6.6%)

English & French

17,675 (67.6%)

Neither

30 (0.1%)

Mother Tongue

English

8,885 (34.0%)

French

14,910 (57.0%)

Non-official languages

1,090 (4.2%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

14,910(57.0%)

English

8,885(34.0%)

Arabic

150(0.6%)

Spanish

110(0.4%)

Portuguese

60(0.2%)

Russian

55(0.2%)

Tagalog

45(0.2%)

Italian

35(0.1%)

Mandarin

25(0.1%)

Hindi

25(0.1%)

Clarence-Rockland Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

7,525(74.5%)

Semi-detached

380(3.8%)

Row house

555(5.5%)

Duplex

415(4.1%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

1,030(10.2%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

65(0.6%)

Other attached

10(0.1%)

Movable

105(1.0%)

Community snapshot

About Clarence-Rockland

Clarence-Rockland is a city on the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario’s Prescott and Russell United Counties, east of Ottawa. Rockland is the main urban centre; Clarence Creek and other villages sit inland. Many residents commute west into Ottawa while keeping a smaller bilingual riverside character. About 27,000 people live in Clarence-Rockland.

Known for

Ottawa River waterfront at Rockland
Bilingual Franco-Ontarian community
Commuter city for eastern Ottawa
Villages such as Clarence Creek beyond the riverfront
Prescott–Russell countryside setting

See & do

Rockland waterfront / river parks
Ottawa River shore walks and boat access.
Downtown Rockland
Laurier Street shops and civic core.
Parc du Moulin / local parks
Community green space and trails.
Clarence Creek area
Inland village and rural roads of the amalgamated city.
Ottawa River pathway links
Cycling and walking toward neighbouring riverside towns.

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