Arran–Elderslie

Arran–Elderslie
Municipality (lower-tier)
Municipality of Arran–Elderslie
1st Avenue, Chesley
1st Avenue, Chesley
Arran–Elderslie is located in Bruce County
Arran–Elderslie
Arran–Elderslie
Location within Bruce County
Arran–Elderslie is located in Southern Ontario
Arran–Elderslie
Arran–Elderslie
Location within Southern Ontario
Coordinates: 44°24′N 81°12′W / 44.400°N 81.200°W / 44.400; -81.200
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CountyBruce
FormedJanuary 1, 1999
Government
 • MayorSteve Hammell
 • Fed. ridingBruce—Grey—Owen Sound
 • Prov. ridingBruce—Grey—Owen Sound
Area
 • Land458.76 km2 (177.13 sq mi)
Elevation
254 m (833 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
6,913
 • Density15.1/km2 (39/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code
N0G
Area codes519, 226
Websitewww.arran-elderslie.com Edit this at Wikidata

The Municipality of Arran–Elderslie is a township in Bruce County in Western Ontario, Canada. The township is located at the headwaters of the Sauble River, and the Saugeen River forms the northwestern boundary.

The municipality was formed on January 1, 1999, through the amalgamation of Arran Township, Elderslie Township, Chesley Town, Tara Village, and Paisley Village.

Communities

Allenford

The township comprises the communities of:

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Arran–Elderslie had a population of 6,913 living in 2,782 of its 2,998 total private dwellings, a change of 1.6% from its 2016 population of 6,803. With a land area of 458.76 km2 (177.13 sq mi), it had a population density of 15.1/km2 (39.0/sq mi) in 2021.

Canada census – Arran-Elderslie community profile
202120162011
Population6,913 (+1.6% from 2016)6,803 (-0.1% from 2011)6,810 (+0.9% from 2006)
Land area458.76 km2 (177.13 sq mi)460.07 km2 (177.63 sq mi)460.13 km2 (177.66 sq mi)
Population density15.1/km2 (39/sq mi)14.8/km2 (38/sq mi)14.8/km2 (38/sq mi)
Median age42.0 (M: 41.6, F: 42.8)41.8 (M: 41.2, F: 42.7)40.7 (M: 39.7, F: 41.5)
Private dwellings2,998 (total)  2,782 (occupied)3,030 (total)  2,941 (total) 
Median household income$80,000$63,687
References: 2021 2016 2011
Historical census populations – Arran–Elderslie
YearPop.±%
2001 6,577—    
2006 6,747+2.6%
2011 6,810+0.9%
2016 6,803−0.1%
2021 6,913+1.6%
Source: Statistics Canada

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Arran–Elderslie (Code 3541043) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  2. ↑ "Municipal restructuring activity summary table - Dataset - Ontario Data Catalogue". data.ontario.ca. Government of Ontario. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  4. ↑ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
  5. ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  6. ↑ 1996, 2001, 2006 census
  7. ↑ "Arran-Elderslie census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-09.