Raleigh, Ontario (1851 census)
Raleigh was a census subdivision in Kent County, Ontario, recorded in the 1851 Census of Canada with a population of 2,460. The administrative centroid was at approximately 42.306°N, 82.188°W.
Population
In 1851, Raleigh had a population of 2,460: 1,290 male and 1,170 female residents. Population density was 19.8 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 2,460 |
| 1861 | 3,750 |
| 1871 | 4,081 |
| 1881 | 5,298 |
| 1891 | 4,955 |
| 1901 | 4,844 |
| 1911 | 4,400 |
| 1921 | 4,343 |
Cross-year identity established by spatial polygon overlap (SAME_AS chains across the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary files).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1851
In the 1851 census, Raleigh shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1851
The 1851 census recorded 348 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 8 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (27 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C10 FAM NO | 416 |
| Female members of the family who are absent | 37 |
| Female members of the family who are present | 1,143 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 27 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,238 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 34 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 52 |
| Number of blind females | 2 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of families | 416 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 45 |
| Number of females | 1,170 |
| Number of females attending school | 195 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 50 |
| Number of males | 1,290 |
| Number of males attending school | 201 |
| Number of married females | 375 |
| Number of married males | 380 |
| Number of single females | 752 |
| Number of single males | 885 |
| Number of widowed females | 43 |
| Number of widowed males | 25 |
| POP | 2,460 |
| POP FX N.1 | 1,170 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,290 |
| POP XX N.1 | 2,460 |
| Total population | 2,460 |
Age structure (54 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 37 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 49 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 42 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 40 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 211 |
| Number of females under age 1 | 42 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 48 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 47 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 58 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 50 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 190 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 5 |
| Number of males under age 1 | 49 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 11 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 125 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 105 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 74 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 42 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 11 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 69 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 116 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 87 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 70 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 31 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 5 |
| Number of married males aged 80 to 90 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 150 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 132 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 43 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 3 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 167 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 132 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 115 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 15 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 5 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 11 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 90 to 100 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 8 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
Ethnic origin (11 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of French Canadians | 109 |
| Number of negroes or coloured persons | 338 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,466 |
| Number of persons originating in all other places | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 216 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 249 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 5 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 21 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 72 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 316 |
Agriculture (71 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of barley | 270 |
| Acres of buckwheat | 46 |
| Acres of corn | 904 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens or orchards | 239 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 3,521 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 20,108 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 4,511 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 8,271 |
| Acres of land in farms | 28,379 |
| Acres of oats | 797 |
| Acres of peas | 87 |
| Acres of potatoes | 112 |
| Acres of rye | 28 |
| Acres of turnips | 19 |
| Acres of wheat | 1,971 |
| BAR AC | 270 |
| BAR BU | 3,257 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 371 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 1,281 |
| BEEF BAR | 371 |
| Bushels of barley produced in the past year | 3,257 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 106 |
| Bushels of buckwheat produced in the past year | 956 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 265 |
| Bushels of clover, timothy, or other grass seed produced in the past year | 60 |
| Bushels of corn produced in the past year | 24,476 |
| Bushels of mangel wurtzel produced in the past year | 55 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 23,564 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 1,495 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 6,442 |
| Bushels of rye produced in the past year | 667 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 2,232 |
| Bushels of wheat produced in the past year | 33,291 |
| BWT AC | 46 |
| BWT BU | 956 |
| CRN AC | 904 |
| CRN BU | 24,476 |
| Gallons of cider produced in the past year | 4,348 |
| HAY TONS | 1,216 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 512 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 840 |
| Number of horses | 663 |
| Number of milk cows | 744 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 263 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 47 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 68 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 50 and 100 acres | 137 |
| Number of persons living on farms over 200 acres | 6 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 5 |
| Number of sheep | 3,267 |
| Number of swine | 1,858 |
| OAT AC | 797 |
| OAT BU | 23,564 |
| PEA AC | 87 |
| PEA BU | 1,495 |
| PORK BAR | 1,281 |
| POT AC | 112 |
| POT BU | 6,442 |
| Pounds of cheese produced on farms in the past year | 2,673 |
| Pounds of flax or hemp produced in the past year | 2,130 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 30,915 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 67 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 10,971 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 9,233 |
| RYE AC | 28 |
| RYE BU | 667 |
| TOB LBS | 450 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 1,216 |
| WHT AC | 1,971 |
| WHT BU | 33,291 |
| WOOL LBS | 9,233 |
Manufacturing & industry (16 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of employees in grist mills | 4 |
| Number of foundries | 1 |
| Number of foundries not reporting | 6 |
| Number of foundries reporting | 1 |
| Number of foundries returning capital | 1 |
| Number of grist mills | 2 |
| Number of grist mills powered by steam | 1 |
| Number of grist mills powered by water | 1 |
| Number of grist mills reporting value of annual production or rent | 2 |
| Number of grist mills returning capital | 1 |
| Number of tanneries reporting | 1 |
| Value of annual production or rent from grist mills (pounds sterling) | 175 |
| Value of capital returned by grist mills (pounds sterling) | 500 |
| Value of iron produced in foundries in the past year (pounds sterling) | 750 |
| Yards of flannel produced in the past year | 4,519 |
| Yards of fulled cloth produced in the past year | 837 |
Fisheries (1 variable)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Barrels of cured fish produced in the past year | 2 |
Deaths & mortality (15 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 3 to 4 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 4 to 5 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 5 to 10 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 8 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 5 to 10 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 11 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of unknown age | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 1 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 19 |
Other recorded variables (153 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| B LBS | 30,915 |
| BEN BU | 106 |
| BOV | 512 |
| C F BAR | 2 |
| C H | 840 |
| C LBS | 2,673 |
| C01 GM NO MILLS | 2 |
| C01 SEX MALE | 1,290 |
| C02 GM STEAM | 1 |
| C02 SEX FEM | 1,170 |
| C03 GM WATER | 1 |
| C03 TOTAL | 2,460 |
| C04 MEM OF FAM M | 1,238 |
| C05 MEM OF FAM F | 1,143 |
| C06 NOT MEM OF FAM M | 52 |
| C07 NOT MEM OF FAM F | 27 |
| C08 MEM OF FAM ABSENT M | 34 |
| C09 MEM OF FAM ABSENT F | 37 |
| C10 GM ANNUAL NO | 2 |
| C103 BTWN 80 AND 90 F WID | 1 |
| C11 GM ANNUAL P | 175 |
| C111 BTWN 90 AND 100 F WID | 2 |
| C12 BIRTHS M | 50 |
| C12 GM CAP NO | 1 |
| C122 AGES NOT GIVEN M | 5 |
| C124 DEATHS AGES NOT GIVEN M | 1 |
| C126 MD MALE | 380 |
| C127 S MALE | 885 |
| C128 WID MALE | 25 |
| C129 TOT MALE | 1,290 |
| C13 BIRTHS F | 45 |
| C13 GM CAP P | 500 |
| C130 MD FEM | 375 |
| C131 S FEM | 752 |
| C132 WID FEM | 43 |
| C133 TOT FEM | 1,170 |
| C134 GRAND TOT | 2,460 |
| C135 DEATHS M | 11 |
| C136 DEATHS F | 8 |
| C137 DEATHS TOT | 19 |
| C14 GM HANDS | 4 |
| C14 UNDER 1 M | 49 |
| C143 ATTND SCHOOL M | 201 |
| C144 ATTND SCHOOL F | 195 |
| C147 BLIND M | 1 |
| C148 BLIND F | 2 |
| C15 UNDER 1 F | 42 |
| C16 DEATHS UNDER 1 M | 1 |
| C17 DEATHS UNDER 1 F | 3 |
| C18 UNDER 2 M | 48 |
| C19 UNDER 2 F | 49 |
| C22 UNDER 3 M | 47 |
| C23 UNDER 3 F | 42 |
| C26 UNDER 4 M | 58 |
| C27 UNDER 4 F | 37 |
| C29 DEATHS UNDER 4 F | 1 |
| C30 UNDER 5 M | 50 |
| C31 UNDER 5 F | 40 |
| C33 DEATHS UNDER 5 F | 1 |
| C34 BTWN 5 AND 10 M | 190 |
| C35 BTWN 5 AND 10 F | 211 |
| C36 DEATHS BTWN 5 AND 10 M | 1 |
| C37 DEATHS BTWN 5 AND 10 F | 1 |
| C39 BTWN 10 AND 15 M S | 167 |
| C41 BTWN 10 AND 15 F S | 150 |
| C45 BTWN 15 AND 20 M S | 132 |
| C46 BTWN 15 AND 20 F MD | 11 |
| C47 BTWN 15 AND 20 F S | 132 |
| C48 BTWN 15 AND 20 M DEATHS | 1 |
| C50 BTWN 20 AND 30 M MD | 69 |
| C51 BTWN 20 AND 30 M S | 115 |
| C52 BTWN 20 AND 30 M WID | 2 |
| C53 BTWN 20 AND 30 F MD | 125 |
| C53 TAN RETURNS | 1 |
| C54 BTWN 20 AND 30 F S | 43 |
| C58 BTWN 30 AND 40 M MD | 116 |
| C58 F NO | 1 |
| C59 BTWN 30 AND 40 M S | 15 |
| C59 F RETURNS | 1 |
| C60 BTWN 30 AND 40 M WID | 5 |
| C60 F CAPITAL | 1 |
| C61 BTWN 30 AND 40 F MD | 105 |
| C61 F PRODUCE | 750 |
| C62 BTWN 30 AND 40 F S | 1 |
| C63 BTWN 30 AND 40 F WID | 8 |
| C63 F NO RETURNS | 6 |
| C64 BTWN 30 AND 40 M DEATHS | 3 |
| C65 BTWN 30 AND 40 F DEATHS | 2 |
| C66 BTWN 40 AND 50 M MD | 87 |
| C67 BTWN 40 AND 50 M S | 2 |
| C68 BTWN 40 AND 50 M WID | 4 |
| C69 BTWN 40 AND 50 F MD | 74 |
| C70 BTWN 40 AND 50 F S | 3 |
| C71 BTWN 40 AND 50 F WID | 5 |
| C72 BTWN 40 AND 50 M DEATHS | 2 |
| C74 BTWN 50 AND 60 M MD | 70 |
| C75 BTWN 50 AND 60 M S | 5 |
| C76 BTWN 50 AND 60 M WID | 8 |
| C77 BTWN 50 AND 60 F MD | 42 |
| C78 BTWN 50 AND 60 F S | 2 |
| C79 BTWN 50 AND 60 F WID | 11 |
| C82 BTWN 60 AND 70 M MD | 31 |
| C83 BTWN 60 AND 70 M S | 1 |
| C84 BTWN 60 AND 70 M WID | 5 |
| C85 BTWN 60 AND 70 F MD | 11 |
| C87 BTWN 60 AND 70 F WID | 8 |
| C90 BTWN 70 AND 80 M MD | 5 |
| C91 BTWN 70 AND 80 M S | 1 |
| C92 BTWN 70 AND 80 M WID | 1 |
| C93 BTWN 70 AND 80 F MD | 3 |
| C95 BTWN 70 AND 80 F WID | 8 |
| C96 BTWN 70 AND 80 M DEATHS | 2 |
| C98 BTWN 80 AND 90 M MD | 2 |
| CAR BU | 265 |
| CD NAME | Kent |
| CID GAL | 4,348 |
| COL PERSONS | 338 |
| CROP | 4,511 |
| CULT | 8,271 |
| DE NL | 1 |
| ENG WLS | 216 |
| FC YRDS | 837 |
| FLAN YRDS | 4,519 |
| FLX LBS | 2,130 |
| FREN ORIG | 109 |
| GARDEN | 239 |
| GRA BU | 60 |
| HELD | 28,379 |
| HOP LBS | 67 |
| HORSE | 663 |
| IRE | 249 |
| LINE NO | 149 |
| M COWS | 744 |
| MPLS LBS | 10,971 |
| MW BU | 55 |
| NB | 5 |
| NOT FRN | 1,466 |
| NS PEI | 21 |
| O 100 TO 200 | 47 |
| O 20 TO 50 | 68 |
| O 50 TO 100 | 137 |
| O OVR 200 | 6 |
| O UNDR 10 | 5 |
| OTHER PL | 1 |
| PASTURE | 3,521 |
| SCOT | 72 |
| SHEEP | 3,267 |
| SWINE | 1,858 |
| TOT O | 263 |
| TUR AC | 19 |
| TUR BU | 2,232 |
| US | 316 |
| WOOD | 20,108 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON017006— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON121007— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: not yet grounded. This page covers a place whose persistent identity has not yet been linked to a Wikidata entity. Identification is via TCP UID and spatial polygon only.
Sources
Census tabulations from the 1851 Census of Canada, transcribed and georeferenced by the Canadian Peoples / TCP project, hosted at the HGIS Lab, University of Saskatchewan. Persistent place identity computed from spatial-overlap chains across all available census years (1851–1921). Identity grounding to Wikidata performed via the HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph project's MCP-assisted disambiguation pipeline. See the About / Methodology page for the full data pipeline.
Cite this page
Clifford, J. (2026). "Raleigh, Ontario (1851 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/raleigh-on017006-1851/.