Peterborough, ON
Full City Profile · Ontario
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
83,651
Population
3,346/sq mi density
$71,500
Median Income
$44,520 per capita
$500,000
Home Value
$1,110
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 14.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
83,651
Census 2021
Population Density
3,346
per square mile
Land Area
25.0
square miles (64.8 km²)
Median Age
43.2 yrs
11% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.6%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 8.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.3%
Spanish
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 83,651 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 3,346 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 25.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
Language
| English Only | 90.3% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |