Central Huron
Central Huron | |
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| Municipality of Central Huron | |
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  Central Huron | |
| Coordinates: 43°38′N 81°34′W / 43.63°N 81.57°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Huron |
| Settled | ca. 1850 |
| Formed | 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | Jim Ginn |
| • Federal riding | Huron—Bruce |
| • Prov. riding | Huron—Bruce |
| Area | |
| • Land | 449.58 km2 (173.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,576 |
| • Density | 16.9/km2 (44/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | N0M |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www |
Central Huron is a township in western Ontario, Canada, in Huron County. It is situated on Lake Huron between the Maitland River and the Bayfield River.
History
The Municipality of Central Huron was formed on January 1, 2001, when the Town of Clinton, the Township of Hullett and the Township of Goderich were amalgamated.
Communities
- Auburn (partially in Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh)
- Blue Water Beach
- Clinton
- Harlock
- Holmesville
- Kinburn
- Londesborough
- Porter's Hill
- Summerhill
Demographics
Canada census – Central Huron community profile
| 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,576 (-0.1% from 2011) | 7,591 (-0.7% from 2006) |
| Land area | 449.58 km2 (173.58 sq mi) | 450.33 km2 (173.87 sq mi) |
| Population density | 16.9/km2 (44/sq mi) | 16.9/km2 (44/sq mi) |
| Median age | 47.3 (M: 47.0, F: 47.7) | 47.5 (M: 46.8, F: 48.0) |
| Private dwellings | 3,823 (total) | 4,010 (total) |
| Median household income | $67,093 |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1996 | 7,862 | — |
| 2001 | 7,806 | −0.7% |
| 2006 | 7,641 | −2.1% |
| 2011 | 7,591 | −0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,576 | −0.2% |
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Prior to amalgamation (2001):
- Population total in 1996: 7,862
- Clinton (town): 3,216
- Goderich (township): 2,768
- Hullett (township): 1,878
- Population in 1991:
- Clinton (town): 3,187
- Goderich (township): 2,560
- Hullett (township): 1,807
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census Central Huron, Ontario". Statistics Canada. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ^ a b "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
External links
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