Ontario · Census Agglomeration
Midland by the numbers
Midland is Canada's 94th largest metro area, home to about 30K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+3.9% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,541, the median age is 50.8 and January averages -8°C.
People
Population of Midland
The Midland census agglomeration had an estimated 30,087 people on July 1, 2025, up +3.9% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 27,894 people, +8.0% more than in 2016.
The City of Midland itself had an estimated 19,305 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Midland area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 19,305 | 17,817 | +5.7% | 504 |
| Penetanguishene | 11,141 | 10,077 | +12.4% | 396 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Midland
Age
Median age is 50.8 (Canada: 41.6). 28.5% of residents are 65 or older and 12.5% are under 15.
Languages
11.3% can speak both official languages. At home, 96.3% speak mostly English, 0.8% mostly French and 1.8% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 17.0% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 31.4% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 6.4% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Midland
Half of Midland households made more than $71,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Midland
Average rent (October 2023)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,541 a month on average, +4.3% from a year earlier and +43.2% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Midland
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Midland weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Shanty Bay weather station, 43.7 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Midland questions, answered
What is the population of Midland?
The Midland metro area had an estimated 30,087 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Midland itself had about 19,305.
How much is rent in Midland?
In October 2023 the average rent in Midland was $1,290 for a one-bedroom and $1,541 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Midland?
The median household income in Midland was $71,000 before tax in 2020 ($64,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $86,300.
How cold does it get in Midland?
January averages -7.7°C, with average lows of -12.0°C. Midland gets about 265 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 25.6°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Midland bilingual?
11.3% of people in Midland can speak both English and French; 88.5% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Midland?
The median age in Midland was 50.8 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.