Population Structure
The structure of a local population influences the lifestyle of, and opportunities available to residents. Age, population, gender and immigration all contribute to the formation of a community and the services accessible.
Total Population
Total Population
What does this measure?
The total number of people living in Hastings and Prince Edward counties and the change in the number of people living in this geographical region since 2006.
Why is this important?
A growth or decline in the population of a region can indicate the overall health of a community and its ability to attract and retain residents.
How are Hastings and Prince Edward Counties doing?
In 2016, 161,181 people lived in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties (136,445 in Hastings, and 24, 735 in Prince Edward).
From 2006 to 2016, the total population of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties grew 3.3%, compared with a 10.6% growth in the province. Hastings county experienced considerable growth, at 4.6% during this time, whereas the population of Prince Edward County declined by 3% between 2006 and 2016.
See Demographics Interactive Data for more information and further breakdown.