Grey Highlands Profile

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

National Rank:400 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Grey Highlands Population

Total Population (2021)

10,424

Total Population (2016)

9,804

Population Growth

+6.3% (+620)

Growth Rank

#256 of 688Same geo level

Male

50.6%5,275

Female

49.4%5,155

Male-to-Female Ratio

1.023

Average Age

Median Age

46.8

Age Rank

#413 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

655(6.3%)

5–9

590(5.7%)

10–14

585(5.6%)

15–19

535(5.1%)

20–24

495(4.7%)

25–29

535(5.1%)

30–34

560(5.4%)

35–39

535(5.1%)

40–44

535(5.1%)

45–49

520(5.0%)

50–54

660(6.3%)

55–59

840(8.1%)

60–64

920(8.8%)

65–69

765(7.3%)

70–74

630(6.0%)

75–79

480(4.6%)

80–84

300(2.9%)

85+

285(2.7%)

Grey Highlands Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.5

Total Private Dwellings

5,337

Occupied Private Dwellings

4,091

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,030 (25.2%)

2 Persons

1,650 (40.3%)

3 Persons

515 (12.6%)

4 Persons

485 (11.9%)

5+ Persons

415 (10.1%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,030(25.2%)

Couples without children

1,410(34.5%)

One-parent families

235(5.7%)

One-person households

1,025(25.1%)

Multigenerational

120(2.9%)

Multiple-family

30(0.7%)

Grey Highlands Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$88,600After tax

Median Household Income

$75,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$43,960After tax

Median Individual Income

$36,000After tax

Income Rank

#334 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

80.8%

Employment Income

59.4%

Government Transfers

19.2%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

670(8.1%)

$10k–$20k

1,110(13.4%)

$20k–$30k

1,295(15.7%)

$30k–$40k

1,065(12.9%)

$40k–$50k

940(11.4%)

$50k–$60k

825(10.0%)

$60k–$70k

610(7.4%)

$70k–$80k

445(5.4%)

$80k–$90k

340(4.1%)

$90k–$100k

220(2.7%)

$100k+

740(9.0%)

Grey Highlands Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

56.2%

Unemployment Rate

7.4%

Total Labour Force

5,160

Employed

4,780

Unemployed

380

Not in Labour Force

3,345

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

11.9%

Children (0–17)

13.3%

Adults (18–64)

10.8%

Seniors (65+)

13.6%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3520 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.307

Grey Highlands Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

9,590 (92.6%)

French Only

5 (0.0%)

English & French

560 (5.4%)

Neither

205 (2.0%)

Mother Tongue

English

8,795 (84.9%)

French

85 (0.8%)

Non-official languages

1,390 (13.4%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

8,795(84.9%)

German

180(1.7%)

French

85(0.8%)

Portuguese

45(0.4%)

Spanish

35(0.3%)

Polish

25(0.2%)

Italian

20(0.2%)

Russian

20(0.2%)

Tagalog

5(0.0%)

Cantonese

5(0.0%)

Grey Highlands Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

3,800(92.9%)

Semi-detached

25(0.6%)

Row house

75(1.8%)

Duplex

20(0.5%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

160(3.9%)

Other attached

5(0.1%)

Movable

5(0.1%)

Community snapshot

About Grey Highlands

Grey Highlands is a municipality in Grey County, Ontario, covering Markdale, Flesherton, and surrounding Escarpment countryside—not a single city. Beaver Valley approaches, highland farms, and village centres inland from Georgian Bay define the community. About 10,000 people live in Grey Highlands.

Known for

Municipality of villages and farms, not a city
Markdale and Flesherton as main settlements
Niagara Escarpment highland countryside
Beaver Valley approaches and scenic hills
Inland Grey County toward Georgian Bay country

See & do

Markdale downtown
Main commercial hub for the municipality.
Flesherton village
Artsy highland crossroads and cafés.
Beaver Valley lookouts and drives
Scenic Escarpment valley approaches nearby.
Highland farm and forest roads
Rolling countryside across Grey Highlands.
Local trails and conservation areas
Hiking and outdoor recreation in the highlands.

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