The Bruce County domestic market is a diverse and vibrant composition of 64,000 permanent residents and 29,000 seasonal residents. This population base, along with a growing number of visitors to the area, represents a strong market force which supports local businesses.

Population

Population Growth, 1986 to 1991

Municipality

1986 Population

1991 Population

Actual Change

Per Cent Increase

Shoreline

29,044

32,667

3,625

12.5%

Saugeen

23,256

24,263

1,007

4.3%

Bruce Peninsula

6,170

7,198

1,028

16.7%

Bruce County

58,470

64,128

5,658

9.7%