| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 8,822 |
| 1881 | 25,374 |
| 1891 | 41,724 |
| 1921 | 46,873 |
| 1954 | 37,955 |
| 1958 | 35,300* |
| 1961 | 32,528 |
| 1966 | 30,174 |
| 1971 | 26,995 |
| 1976 | 21,334 |
| 1981 | 19,955 |
| 1986 | 18,499 |
| 1991 | 17,712 |
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