North Dumfries - Demographics

Demographics

The ethnic makeup of the township is 98.5% White, and 1.5% visible minorities, of which the largest groups are Black (0.4%), South Asian and Latin American (0.3% each). Around 21.2% of the population is under the age of 14, while those over 65 number 10.3%. The average age is 39.0. There are 3050 private dwellings occupied by usual residents, out of a total of 3103 dwellings. Mother tongues spoken are:

• English as first language: 88.7%
• French as first language: 1.3%
• English and French as first language: 0%
• Other as first language: 10.1%

Population trend:

• Population in 2011: 9334 (2006–2011 population change: 3.0%)
• Population in 2006: 9063
• Population in 2001: 8769
• Population in 1996: 7817
• Population in 1991: 6821