North Perth Profile

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

National Rank:276 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

North Perth Population

Total Population (2021)

15,538

Total Population (2016)

13,130

Population Growth

+18.3% (+2,408)

Growth Rank

#34 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.8%7,745

Female

50.1%7,790

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.994

Average Age

39.6

Median Age

37.6

Age Rank

#122 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

1,175(7.6%)

5–9

1,105(7.1%)

10–14

1,010(6.5%)

15–19

875(5.6%)

20–24

860(5.5%)

25–29

1,100(7.1%)

30–34

1,090(7.0%)

35–39

985(6.3%)

40–44

905(5.8%)

45–49

765(4.9%)

50–54

790(5.1%)

55–59

940(6.0%)

60–64

1,040(6.7%)

65–69

890(5.7%)

70–74

750(4.8%)

75–79

510(3.3%)

80–84

395(2.5%)

85+

360(2.3%)

North Perth Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.6

Total Private Dwellings

6,171

Occupied Private Dwellings

5,959

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,490 (25.0%)

2 Persons

2,210 (37.1%)

3 Persons

795 (13.3%)

4 Persons

790 (13.3%)

5+ Persons

675 (11.3%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,805(30.3%)

Couples without children

1,885(31.6%)

One-parent families

365(6.1%)

One-person households

1,495(25.1%)

Multigenerational

95(1.6%)

Multiple-family

20(0.3%)

North Perth Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$83,800After tax

Median Household Income

$74,500After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$41,920After tax

Median Individual Income

$38,000After tax

Income Rank

#353 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

81.6%

Employment Income

66.2%

Government Transfers

18.5%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

830(7.0%)

$10k–$20k

1,415(11.9%)

$20k–$30k

1,760(14.8%)

$30k–$40k

1,565(13.2%)

$40k–$50k

1,600(13.5%)

$50k–$60k

1,305(11.0%)

$60k–$70k

985(8.3%)

$70k–$80k

700(5.9%)

$80k–$90k

510(4.3%)

$90k–$100k

360(3.0%)

$100k+

845(7.1%)

North Perth Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

64.2%

Unemployment Rate

5.7%

Total Labour Force

8,240

Employed

7,780

Unemployed

470

Not in Labour Force

3,885

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

9.0%

Children (0–17)

8.9%

Adults (18–64)

7.9%

Seniors (65+)

12.8%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2830 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.254

North Perth Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

14,955 (96.5%)

French Only

5 (0.0%)

English & French

315 (2.0%)

Neither

225 (1.5%)

Mother Tongue

English

12,955 (83.6%)

French

85 (0.5%)

Non-official languages

2,245 (14.5%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

12,955(83.6%)

German

375(2.4%)

French

85(0.5%)

Portuguese

65(0.4%)

Arabic

50(0.3%)

Spanish

50(0.3%)

Punjabi

40(0.3%)

Tagalog

30(0.2%)

Italian

15(0.1%)

Hindi

15(0.1%)

North Perth Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

4,185(70.2%)

Semi-detached

260(4.4%)

Row house

320(5.4%)

Duplex

100(1.7%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

950(15.9%)

Other attached

10(0.2%)

Movable

125(2.1%)

Community snapshot

About North Perth

North Perth is a municipality in Perth County, Ontario, centred on the town of Listowel with surrounding rural wards including Atwood and other farm communities. Agriculture, a compact main street, and light industry shape a classic southwestern Ontario countryside municipality rather than a big city. About 15,000 people live in North Perth.

Known for

Municipality centred on Listowel in Perth County
Southwestern Ontario agricultural heartland
Amalgamated town and rural wards
Main-street small-town character
Light industry and agribusiness employment

See & do

Downtown Listowel
Heritage main street shops and cafés.
Listowel Memorial Park / dam area
River parkland and community green space.
North Perth recreation complexes
Arenas and sports fields serving the municipality.
Atwood and rural ward countryside
Farm drives and village stops across North Perth.
Local agricultural fairs and events
Seasonal gatherings celebrating Perth County farming.

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