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Kincardine Ontario Population
- Kirill Anikin
- Dec 13, 2025
- 3 min read
TLDR
Population (2021): 12,268 residents, up 7.7% from 2016
Density: 22.8 people per km² across 537.8 km²
Median age: 44.4, with a strong working-age population
Households: Average size 2.3, mostly single-detached homes
Families: Predominantly couple families, with some one-parent households
Income: Median household income $101,000; renters face higher affordability pressure
Housing: Median home value $500,000; average shelter costs about $1,120 owned and $1,200 rented
Employment: Key sectors include utilities, construction, health care, retail, and
If you are researching Kincardine Ontario population trends, the Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population offers a clear, numbers first picture of how the community is growing, who lives here, and what local households look like.
Below is a blog-style summary of the key takeaways from the 2021 Census Profile for Kincardine (Municipality), Ontario.
Kincardine’s population is growing
Kincardine recorded a population of 12,268 in 2021, up from 11,389 in 2016. That is a 7.7% increase over five years.
The municipality covers about 537.80 km², with a population density of 22.8 people per km², which highlights how spacious Kincardine is compared to many urban Ontario communities.
Housing-wise, Kincardine had:
6,142 total private dwellings
5,160 occupied by usual residents
Age profile: a balanced community with a strong working-age base
Kincardine’s age breakdown shows a community with a solid working-age population and a meaningful seniors segment:
0 to 14 years: 2,150 people (17.5%)
15 to 64 years: 7,205 people (58.7%)
65+ years: 2,915 people (23.8%)
The community’s median age is 44.4 (average age 43.9), suggesting Kincardine skews a bit older than many fast-growing areas, while still supporting families and working professionals.
Households and housing: mostly detached homes, smaller household sizes
Kincardine is strongly shaped by low-rise residential living.
Dwelling types (occupied private dwellings):
Single-detached houses: 4,140 (dominant)
Row houses: 360
Apartments under five storeys: 415
Semi-detached: 145
Duplex apartments: 60
Household sizes (5,160 households):
1 person: 1,505
2 persons: 1,995
3 persons: 625
4 persons: 650
5+ persons: 380
The average household size is 2.3, which fits a mix of couples, smaller families, and a notable number of people living alone.
Family makeup: mostly couple families, plus one-parent households
Kincardine had 3,600 census families in private households.
Couple families: 3,205
Married couples: 2,680
Common-law couples: 530
One-parent families: 395 (with women as the parent in 295 of these)
This suggests a classic small-town Ontario profile: many couple households, but also a meaningful share of single-parent family structures.
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Income snapshot: strong household income, with affordability pressure for some renters
A few income points stand out from 2020 data:
Individuals (median total income among recipients):
Overall: $48,800
Men: $69,000
Women: $36,000
Households:
Median household total income: $101,000
Median after-tax household income: $87,000
Housing costs and need:
Owner households spending 30%+ of income on shelter: 9.2%
Tenant households spending 30%+ of income on shelter: 34.3%
Tenant households in core housing need: 16.1%
Median dwelling value: $500,000
Median monthly shelter costs: owned $1,120, rented $1,200
In plain terms: owners look relatively stable overall, but renters are much more likely to feel affordability pressure.
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Work and industries: utilities, trades, and services matter
Kincardine’s labour force data reflects a community with strong employment in practical, infrastructure-linked sectors.
Participation rate: 59.0%
Employment rate: 54.1%
Unemployment rate: 8.3%
By industry sector (counts shown for labour force by industry), a major standout is:
Utilities: 1,455Other notable sectors include retail trade, construction, health care and social assistance, accommodation and food services, and professional/scientific/technical services.
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Language and diversity: primarily English, with a growing mix
Kincardine remains predominantly English-speaking:
English only: 11,145 (knowledge of official languages)
At the same time, the data shows a range of languages spoken at home and an immigrant population (about 1,295 immigrants, plus non-permanent residents). There is also a visible minority population reported, including South Asian and Filipino communities among others.
What this means for Kincardine
From the Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population, Kincardine comes across as:
A growing municipality (+7.7% since 2016)
A family and couple household community with many small households
Mostly detached housing, low-rise development patterns
Strong household incomes overall, with rental affordability challenges for a significant share of tenants
A local economy tied to utilities, trades, services, and health care
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