Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan

Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan is a township in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. It was formed on January 1, 1999, through the merger of Brudenell and Lyndoch Township with Raglan Township.

Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Near Latchford Bridge
Near Latchford Bridge
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan is located in Renfrew County
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan is located in Southern Ontario
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Coordinates: 45°19′N 77°24′W / 45.317°N 77.400°W / 45.317; -77.400
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyRenfrew
EstablishedJanuary 1, 2000
Government
 • MayorValerie Jahn
 • Federal ridingRenfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke
 • Prov. ridingRenfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke
Area
 • Land701.29 km2 (270.77 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
1,552
 • Density2.2/km2 (6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code FSA
K0J
Area code(s)613, 343
Websitewww.blrtownship.ca Edit this at Wikidata

Communities

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The township comprises the smaller communities of Bruceton, Brudenell, Copp, Hardwood Lake, Harriets Corners, Jewellville, Latchford Bridge, Letterkenny, Lost Nation, Palmer Rapids, Quadeville, Rockingham, Schutt, Wingle and Wolfe.

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan had a population of 1,552 living in 694 of its 998 total private dwellings, a change of 3.3% from its 2016 population of 1,503. With a land area of 701.29 km2 (270.77 sq mi), it had a population density of 2.2/km2 (5.7/sq mi) in 2021.[1]

Canada census – Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan community profile
202120162011
Population1,552 (+3.3% from 2016)1,503 (-9.3% from 2011)1,658 (10.8% from 2006)
Land area701.29 km2 (270.77 sq mi)706.24 km2 (272.68 sq mi)705.83 km2 (272.52 sq mi)
Population density2.2/km2 (5.7/sq mi)2.1/km2 (5.4/sq mi)2.3/km2 (6.0/sq mi)
Median age55.6 (M: 56.0, F: 55.6)53.5 (M: 54.0, F: 52.8)
Private dwellings998 (total)  694 (occupied)963 (total)  1031 (total) 
Median household income$62,000$51,072
References: 2021[2] 2016[3] 2011[4] earlier[5][6]

Mother tongue (2021):[1]

  • English as first language: 92.3%
  • French as first language: 1.6%
  • English and French as first language: 0%
  • Other as first language: 5.2%
Historical census populations – Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
YearPop.±%
2001 1,565—    
2006 1,497−4.3%
2011 1,658+10.8%
2016 1,502−9.4%
2021 1,552+3.3%
Source: Statistics Canada[1][7]
Historical census populations – Brudenell and Lyndoch Township
YearPop.±%
1921 1,069—    
1931 1,032−3.5%
1941 1,179+14.2%
1951 1,073−9.0%
1956 983−8.4%
1961 999+1.6%
1966 907−9.2%
YearPop.±%
1971 843−7.1%
1976 825−2.1%
1981 818−0.8%
1986 759−7.2%
1991 778+2.5%
1996 791+1.7%
Source: Statistics Canada[8]
Historical census populations – Raglan Township
YearPop.±%
1921 836—    
1931 772−7.7%
1941 788+2.1%
1951 789+0.1%
1956 723−8.4%
1961 734+1.5%
1966 642−12.5%
YearPop.±%
1971 700+9.0%
1976 787+12.4%
1981 832+5.7%
1986 848+1.9%
1991 837−1.3%
1996 820−2.0%
Source: Statistics Canada[8]

Notable stories

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"Al Capone's Hideout", an Upper Madawaska Theatre Group production, is a musical comedy based on the story of Al Capone's stay in the area in 1942, when he and his gang allegedly hid out near Quadeville, Ontario.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan (Code 3547020) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  2. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  3. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  4. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  5. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  6. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  7. ^ 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 census
  8. ^ a b "1971 Census of Canada - Population Census Subdivisions (Historical)". Catalogue 92-702 Vol I, part 1 (Bulletin 1.1-2). Statistics Canada: 76, 139. July 1973.
  9. ^ "The Pembroke Library History Project". www.pembrokelibrary.ca. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06.
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