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About Elgin County


What is the population of Elgin County?

Population of Elgin County (according to the 2006 Census): 85,351

Population by age group:

0-4 years: 5,100

5-14 years: 11,810

15-19 years: 6,350

20-24 years: 4,990

25-44 years: 22,375

45-54 years: 12,610

55-64 years: 10,160

65-74 years: 6,245

75-84 years: 4,190

85 years & older: 1,510

2006 Population of Municipalities in Elgin County:

St. Thomas 36,110

Aylmer 7,069

Bayham 6,727

Central Elgin 12,723

Dutton-Dunwich 3,821

Malahide 8,823

Southwold 4,724

West Elgin 5,500

Source: Statistics Canada www.statcan.ca