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Living in Amherstburg

The unemployment rate was 12% in May 2021. Walking accounted for 2% of commutes in 2021. Public transport accounted for 0.1% of commutes in 2021. 13.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in May 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Amherstburg?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Amherstburg yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent13.2 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
Dwellings9,548 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings9,193 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 475 people of 23,524 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Amherstburg is 12.0%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–14Amherstburg 12.0%18 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate54 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,425 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate12 %country median 8.3%11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Amherstburg. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Amherstburg. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.3 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.1 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
Destinations from nearest airport6 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat1Official
Nearest airportYSB13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv2Official
Distance to nearest airport115.5 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Amherstburg. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Amherstburg.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Amherstburg average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.3 · Feb 1.2 · Mar 6.3 · Apr 13.3 · May 19.9 · Jun 25.4 · Jul 27.6 · Aug 26.4 · Sep 22.8 · Oct 15.8 · Nov 8.5 · Dec 2.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station HARROW CDA AUTO12Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.1 · Feb -6.1 · Mar -2.1 · Apr 3.2 · May 9.5 · Jun 15.3 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 16.5 · Sep 12.8 · Oct 6.8 · Nov 1.3 · Dec -3.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station HARROW CDA AUTO12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.7 · Feb -2.5 · Mar 2.1 · Apr 8.3 · May 14.8 · Jun 20.3 · Jul 22.6 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 17.8 · Oct 11.3 · Nov 4.9 · Dec -0.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station HARROW CDA AUTO12Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
L'Assomption23,442 residentsSquamish23,652 residentsTecumseh23,300 residentsThorold23,816 residentsStrathroy23,871 residentsOro-Medonte23,017 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 185.6 km² in 2021. Population density was 128 people per km² in 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Amherstburg residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98%Foreign residents 2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area183.8 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
City area185.6 km²2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Amherstburg, CSD 3537030)7Official
Foreign-resident share10.13 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents475 people11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.9Official
Population density128 people/km²11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 6: population density per square kilometre at CSD grain. This is the exact CSD value; it is not a CMA or province observation.9Official
Population23,524 people1 Jan 2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Amherstburg (Census subdivision 3537028)8Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Amherstburg by year, residents20,96121,99723,03224,0682001200520092015202223,854residents

Population rose 12.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 21,175 to 23,854.

International community in Amherstburg

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data2,360100.0%
Europe1,39559.1%
Americas52022.0%
United Kingdom43018.2%
United States of America40016.9%
Italy40016.9%
Asia38516.3%
Germany1205.1%
Other places of birth in Europe1154.9%
Philippines903.8%
Netherlands602.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Romania552.3%
India552.3%
Poland502.1%
Africa502.1%
Iraq502.1%
Trinidad and Tobago451.9%
Other places of birth in Asia451.9%
Portugal401.7%
Serbia401.7%
Other places of birth in Africa401.7%
Lebanon401.7%
Other places of birth in Americas351.5%
Croatia301.3%
China301.3%
Hungary200.8%
Guyana150.6%
Ukraine150.6%
Hong Kong150.6%
Korea, South150.6%
Oceania and other places of birth150.6%
El Salvador100.4%
Jamaica100.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina100.4%
Viet Nam100.4%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Citizenship

Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data23,305100.0%
Canadian citizens22,83098.0%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over18,21578.2%
Canadian citizens aged under 184,61519.8%
Not Canadian citizens4752.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Language spoken at home

Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data23,385100.0%
Single responses23,15099.0%
Official languages22,71097.1%
English22,62596.8%
Non-official languages4401.9%
Non-Indigenous languages4401.9%
Indo-European languages3101.3%
Multiple responses2351.0%
Italic (Romance) languages1850.8%
English and non-official language(s)1600.7%
Italian1100.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
French800.3%
English and French700.3%
Indo-Iranian languages650.3%
Indo-Aryan languages650.3%
Balto-Slavic languages400.2%
Slavic languages400.2%
Afro-Asiatic languages350.1%
Semitic languages350.1%
Sino-Tibetan languages300.1%
Chinese languages300.1%
Spanish300.1%
Arabic250.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)250.1%
Gujarati200.1%
Portuguese200.1%
Mandarin150.1%
Austronesian languages150.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)150.1%
Polish150.1%
Germanic languages150.1%
Urdu150.1%
Romanian150.1%
Sign languages100.0%
American Sign Language100.0%
Yue (Cantonese)100.0%
Uralic languages100.0%
Hungarian100.0%
English, French and non-official language(s)100.0%
Aramaic languages100.0%
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic100.0%
Austro-Asiatic languages100.0%
Slovak100.0%
High German languages100.0%
German100.0%
Khmer (Cambodian)50.0%
Vietnamese50.0%
Dravidian languages50.0%
Telugu50.0%
Czech50.0%
Russian50.0%
Serbo-Croatian50.0%
Serbian50.0%
Celtic languages50.0%
Irish50.0%
Low Saxon-Low Franconian languages50.0%
Dutch50.0%
Greek50.0%
Bengali50.0%
Japanese50.0%
Korean50.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Is Amherstburg a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student59%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Family49%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Retirement58%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents475 people11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.
Population23,524 people1 Jan 2021Official source · Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Amherstburg (Census subdivision 3537028)
Households spending over 30% of income on rent13.2 %11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population
Dwellings9,548 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate54 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,425 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad11.1 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
Households9,195 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Labour force participation rate61.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Median age45.6 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Amherstburg when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Amherstburg?

The median gross salary is 2,425 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Amherstburg?

The unemployment rate is 12 %. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population.

How many people live in Amherstburg?

The published population is 23,524 people. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Amherstburg (Census subdivision 3537028).

How many foreign residents live in Amherstburg?

475 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status..

Is Amherstburg a good place to live?

Amherstburg may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data live in Amherstburg?

The official country of birth distribution records 2,360 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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  1. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  2. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  4. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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  8. Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Amherstburg (Census subdivision 3537028) Statistics Canada · api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-13
  9. Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status. api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2021-05-11
  10. Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-16
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  1. Statistics Canada language_spoken_at_home www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-29
  2. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station HARROW CDA AUTO WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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