Ontario · Census Agglomeration
Owen Sound by the numbers
Owen Sound is Canada's 83rd largest metro area, home to about 36K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+4.9% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,361, the median age is 49.2 and January averages -5°C.
People
Population of Owen Sound
The Owen Sound census agglomeration had an estimated 35,534 people on July 1, 2025, up +4.9% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 32,712 people, +2.8% more than in 2016.
The City of Owen Sound itself had an estimated 24,075 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Owen Sound area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Sound | 24,075 | 21,612 | +1.3% | 893 |
| Georgian Bluffs | 12,061 | 11,100 | +5.9% | 18 |
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 Owen Sound
Age
Median age is 49.2 (Canada: 41.6). 26.9% of residents are 65 or older and 14.3% are under 15.
Languages
6.4% can speak both official languages. At home, 97.5% speak mostly English, 0.2% mostly French and 1.6% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 19.8% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 30.6% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 6.2% 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 Owen Sound
Half of Owen Sound households made more than $71,500 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Owen Sound
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,361 a month on average, +12.1% from a year earlier and +35.0% 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 Owen Sound
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Owen Sound weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Owen Sound Moe weather station, 1.5 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Owen Sound questions, answered
What is the population of Owen Sound?
The Owen Sound metro area had an estimated 35,534 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Owen Sound itself had about 24,075.
How much is rent in Owen Sound?
In October 2025 the average rent in Owen Sound was $1,130 for a one-bedroom and $1,361 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Owen Sound?
The median household income in Owen Sound was $71,500 before tax in 2020 ($64,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $89,500.
How cold does it get in Owen Sound?
January averages -5.4°C, with average lows of -8.9°C. Owen Sound gets about 330 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 24.8°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Owen Sound bilingual?
6.4% of people in Owen Sound can speak both English and French; 93.4% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Owen Sound?
The median age in Owen Sound was 49.2 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.