The region's appeal and vitality are swelling in pace with the population.

Lanark County is on an impressive growth trajectory. As of 2022, our population reached 77,454 reflecting a vibrant and expanding community. The county’s economic landscape is equally dynamic, with over 7,117 businesses as of June 2023, predominantly small to medium-sized, fueling our regional economy.

Lanark County’s Population in 2022: 77,454 Residents

  • Mississippi Mills Town: 15,555
  • Carleton Place Town: 12,565
  • Beckwith Township: 9,172
  • Smiths Falls Town: 9,376
  • Drummond / North Elmsley Township: 8,003
  • Perth Town: 6,824
  • Lanark Highlands Township: 5,893
  • Tay Valley Township: 5,845
  • Montague Township: 4,221

Immigration

The newcomer population in Lanark County exhibits unique demographic characteristics compared to the provincial averages in Ontario. Lanark County’s newcomer population, especially in the working-age categories (25 to 44 years), is proportionally larger than the provincial average. Conversely, Lanark County has a smaller proportion of newcomers in the under-5 and retirement-age groups. This indicates that newcomers in Lanark County are contributing more to the working-age population.

Age Distribution (Lanark County vs. Ontario):

  • Under 5 years: Lanark County (16%) vs. Ontario (10%)
  • 5 to 14 years: Lanark County (22%) vs. Ontario (18%)
  • 15 to 24 years: Lanark County (21%) vs. Ontario (22%)
  • 25 to 44 years: Lanark County (34%) vs. Ontario (41%)
  • 45 years and over: Lanark County (7%) vs. Ontario (9%)

Immigrant Populations by Community:

  • Beckwith: 630 immigrants
  • Carleton Place: 965 immigrants
  • Drummond/North Elmsley: 440 immigrants
  • Lanark Highlands: 335 immigrants
  • Mississippi Mills: 1,060 immigrants
  • Montague: 220 immigrants
  • Perth: 410 immigrants
  • Smiths Falls: 550 immigrants
  • Tay Valley: 340 immigrants

These demographic trends highlight the distinct characteristics of Lanark County’s newcomer population, which is skewed towards the working-age demographic and contributes positively to the local community and economy.

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. Immigrants from before 1980 – 2021.