The city’s population is almost 80,000 people. In between
1996 to 2001, the population of the city grew by 2.5 percent,
lower than the provincial and national average. The population
of Niagara Falls is older than Canada by means of age structure,
as many retirees move to Niagara Falls.
The city has also attracted many immigrants into the area. Some
5.5% percent of the population declared themselves as visible
minorities (non-white).
| Ethnic Origin |
Percent |
| Canadian |
32.16% |
| English |
29.32% |
| Italian |
19.77% |
| Scottish |
17.82% |
| Irish |
14.35% |
| French |
11.16% |
| German |
11.06% |
Barrie, Ontario