Owen Sound Population 2026
Owen Sound has a population of 21,341, making it the #218 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 131× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,341
Rank in Canada
#218
Coordinates
44.57°N, 80.94°W
~180 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
423 km
263 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Owen Sound
- Collingwood21,793 people · ~58 km away
- Midland24,353 people · ~86 km away
- Orangeville30,734 people · ~99 km away
- Barrie147,829 people · ~103 km away
- Fergus20,767 people · ~106 km away
- Innisfil43,326 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Owen Sound?
Owen Sound has a population of 21,341 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #218 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Owen Sound in?
Owen Sound is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Owen Sound the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 423 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.