Our Region’s Population

Niagara’s demographics are changing and the information featured in this section has been included to help paint a clearer picture of the region’s population and the various groups within it.

Population

477,941 total population (2021)

6.7% population growth (2016 to 2021)

207,926 total private dwellings (2021)

6% private dwellings growth (2016 to 2021)

1,854.25 sq km total land area

258 population density per sq km