Community Profile
Nestled along the banks of the Nith River, the Township of Wilmot is a small municipality in the Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Comprised of rolling farmland, quaint villages and bustling towns Wilmot Township is a popular destination to live, work, play and invest.
A community of communities
The majority of our residents live in the towns of New Hamburg and Baden and the smaller communities of St. Agatha, Petersburg, Mannheim, New Dundee, Philipsburg, Shingletown, Wilmot Centre, Haysville, Luxemburg, Lisbon, Sunfish Lake and Foxboro Green.
Population forecasts and demographics
The current population of approximately 22,500 persons is projected to increase to 28,500 by the year 2031. The Township prepares estimated settlement populations annually. Please contact our Planning Division for pre-2020 population data.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| Baden | 5,125 | 5,161 | 5,178 | 5,298 | 5,301 | 5,304 |
| Foxboro Green | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Haysville | 129 | 129 | 126 | 126 | 132 | 132 |
| Lisbon | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Luxemburg | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Mannheim | 1,071 | 1,074 | 1,074 | 1,074 | 1,074 | 1,074 |
| New Dundee | 1,238 | 1,238 | 1,238 | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1,241 |
| New Hamburg | 9,176 | 9,176 | 9,254 | 9,288 | 9,338 | 9,346 |
| Petersburg | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 |
| Philipsburg | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Shingletown | 113 | 113 | 113 | 113 | 113 | 113 |
| St. Agatha | 627 | 627 | 627 | 630 | 633 | 636 |
| Sunfish Lake | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Wilmot Centre | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 65 | 65 |
| Non-settlement | 3,390 | 3,435 | 3,459 | 3,486 | 3,519 | 3,579 |
| Township | 21,957 | 22,041 | 22,157 | 22,338 | 22,436 | 22,516 |
Other population and demographic information can be obtained from the Region of Waterloo and Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada has also released a Municipal Diversity Dashboard. As well, Waterloo EDC has an interactive demographics tool where you can find information about cost of living, real estate, talent and more.
Contact
Planning Division
60 Snyder's Road West
Baden, ON N3A 1A1
T: 519-634-8444
Toll Free: 1-800-469-5576
TTY: 1-866-620-2994
F: 519-634-5522
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