Demographics
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 1841 | 200 |
| 1871 | 1,594 |
| 1881 | 2,066 |
| 1891 | 2,941 |
| 1901 | 3,537 |
| 1911 | 4,359 |
| 1921 | 5,883 |
| 1931 | 8,095 |
| 1941 | 8,968 |
| 1951 | 11,991 |
| 1961 | 21,366 |
| 1971 | 36,677 |
| 1981 | 49,428 |
| 1991 | 71,181 |
| 2001 | 86,543 |
| 2006 | 97,475 |
| 2011 | 98,780 |
Many locals are of ethnic German descent. There is also a strong Mennonite presence. The universities and colleges along with its thriving technology and electronics presence attract a large number of individuals from elsewhere in Canada and the world.
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