Demographic Data | City of Owen Sound

Prioritize cost of living and quality of life while maintaining proximity to key markets.

When one-third of your day is devoted to work, the decision of where that work happens is more important than ever. This page includes information on key growth sectors and up-to-date population data to help you make an informed choice about investing in our city.

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If you would like more information or have a specific query, please reach out to our team. Additional resources for entrepreneurs are also available through the Business Enterprise Centre located in the Sydenham Campus in Owen Sound.

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Here are a few highlights from our analysis of the data:

- We share a commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
- We have a diverse and highly-skilled talent pool that extends beyond our borders.
- We have the space and resources to support businesses of every size.
- We have strong regional partnerships to facilitate collaboration and growth.

Source: Environics Analytics, 2025

Owen Sound Population, Housing, Education & Employment

Owen Sound is a regional hub for employment, healthcare, and community services. Our high employment rate and low cost of living is ideal for people looking to grow with us.

While the majority of our residents enjoy a commute of less than 15 minutes, you can use the arrows on the galleries below to also view key population metrics within a drivetime of 30 minutes and one hour.

Source: Walk Score, 2025

Getting Around Owen Sound

Owen Sound has an overall Walk Score of 37, which means you will likely need to use a vehicle or public transit to run most errands. If you're looking for a walkable neighbourhood, check out The River District, our downtown core, which has a Walk Score of 86.

Owen Sound River District

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Source: Environics Analytics, 2025

Owen Sound Growth Projections

Owen Sound is projected to see modest population growth over the next decade. These statistical projections are based on intercensal surveys and other variables. Our team will be updating this table with additional categories, such as labour market trends, as the data becomes available.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021

Grey County Demographic Data

As the largest urban centre in Grey County, Owen Sound provides jobs and services to a market extending far beyond the City's borders.

Learn more about our demographics and labour profile in this interactive table, including our neighbouring municipal partners.

Owen Sound has a history of excellence in every era of our country's economic development, and our story is still being written.

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