Demographics

Located in the heart of South Western Ontario, the Township of Woolwich surrounds the Cities of Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge, and is within minutes of the City of Guelph. Woolwich is not only known for its farms and farm markets, but also its industry, trails and providing a rural lifestyle with all the conveniences of the city. The Township contains an area of approximately 31,912 hectares (78,854 acres), and is comprised of an extensive rural area along with residential communities and industrial/commercial areas which include Breslau, Elmira, and St. Jacobs.

Quick Facts

• Population (2026 estimate): Approximately 30,000 residents
• Private Dwellings (2026): 8,741 homes
• Population Growth (2011-2016): 8% increase
• Average after-tax household income (2015): $96,217, approximately 19.79% higher than Ontario’s average of $74,287
• Top languages spoken at home: 
  • English 88.32%
  • German 8.35%
  • Dutch 0.58% 

Source: Statistics Canada, Region of Waterloo

Population Snapshot

Woolwich Township

• Population (2018): 26,000 residents. 

Region of Waterloo

• Population (2016): Approximately 535,154 residents
• Population growth (2011-2016): 5.5% increase

Largest Communities in Woolwich Township (2013)

• Elmira: 10,541
• Breslau: 3,770
• St. Jacobs: 1,988

Source: Township of Woolwich Household Metre Count *ppu, Statistics Canada, Region of Waterloo