St. Catharines, City—Cité, Ontario (1861 census)
St. Catharines, City—Cité was a city in Lincoln County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 6,284. The community is grounded to Wikidata Q126805. The administrative centroid was at approximately 43.158°N, 79.250°W.
Population
In 1861, St. Catharines, City—Cité had a population of 6,284: 3,149 male and 3,135 female residents. Population density was 2590.0 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1851 | 4,368 |
| 1861 | 6,284 |
| 1871 | 7,864 |
| 1881 | 9,631 |
| 1891 | 9,170 |
| 1901 | 9,946 |
| 1911 | 12,484 |
| 1921 | 19,881 |
Cross-year identity established by spatial polygon overlap (SAME_AS chains across the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary files).
Neighbouring Census Subdivisions in 1861
In the 1861 census, St. Catharines, City—Cité shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 272 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (24 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 2,772 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 363 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 2,719 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 430 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 100 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 79 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 141 |
| Number of females | 3,135 |
| Number of females attending school | 425 |
| Number of lunatic females | 1 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 171 |
| Number of males | 3,149 |
| Number of males attending school | 542 |
| Number of married females | 1,015 |
| Number of married males | 1,072 |
| Number of single females | 1,922 |
| Number of single males | 2,034 |
| Number of widowed females | 198 |
| Number of widowed males | 43 |
| POP FX N.1 | 3,135 |
| POP MX N.1 | 3,149 |
| POP TOT | 6,284 |
| POP XX N.1 | 6,284 |
| Total population | 6,284 |
Age structure (57 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 98 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 118 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 126 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 99 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 301 |
| Number of females of unknown age | 1 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 130 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 115 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 100 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 121 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 321 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 1 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 12 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 380 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 306 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 194 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 96 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 23 |
| Number of married females aged 70 to 80 | 4 |
| Number of married males aged 10 to 15 | 2 |
| Number of married males aged 15 to 20 | 3 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 228 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 338 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 270 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 135 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 86 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 10 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 309 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 370 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 295 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 40 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 10 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 9 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of single females aged 70 to 80 | 3 |
| Number of single females over 100 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 345 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 282 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 351 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 66 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 15 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 8 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 5 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 14 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 22 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 49 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 47 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 38 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 16 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 9 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 9 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 8 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 13 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 7 |
| Number of widowed males aged 80 to 90 | 3 |
Ethnic origin (21 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of female negroes or coloured persons | 232 |
| Number of French Canadians | 1 |
| Number of male negroes or coloured persons | 240 |
| Number of negroes or coloured persons | 472 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 3,237 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 624 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 5 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 76 |
| Number of persons originating in Guernsey, Jersey, or other British islands | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 1,363 |
| Number of persons originating in Italy or Greece | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in Newfoundland | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 3 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 230 |
| Number of persons originating in Spain or Portugal | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in Switzerland | 4 |
| Number of persons originating in the East Indies | 1 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 724 |
| Number of persons originating in the West Indies | 3 |
| Number of persons whose origin is unknown | 4 |
Agriculture (6 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 216 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 283 |
| Number of milk cows | 260 |
| Number of sheep | 27 |
| Number of swine | 238 |
| Value of all livestock | 36,795 |
Manufacturing & industry (4 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for hire | 52 |
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 125 |
| Value of carriages for hire (dollars) | 7,375 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 12,970 |
Deaths & mortality (24 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 1 to 2 | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 10 to 15 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 2 to 3 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 3 to 4 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 6 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 4 to 5 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 5 to 10 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 50 to 60 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 33 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 7 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 1 to 2 | 5 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 10 to 15 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 2 to 3 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 20 to 30 | 7 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 5 to 10 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 32 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 9 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 65 |
Other recorded variables (136 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| C1 Males | 3,149 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 9 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 7 |
| C112 Over 100 years Single F | 2 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 1 |
| C117 Ages not given F | 1 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 130 |
| C120 Married M | 1,072 |
| C121 Single M | 2,034 |
| C122 Widowed M | 43 |
| C123 Total M | 3,149 |
| C124 Married F | 1,015 |
| C125 Single F | 1,922 |
| C126 Widows F | 198 |
| C127 Total F | 3,135 |
| C128 Grand Total | 6,284 |
| C129 Deaths M | 32 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 118 |
| C130 Deaths F | 33 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 65 |
| C134 Negroes M | 240 |
| C135 Negreos F | 232 |
| C136 Attending School M | 542 |
| C137 Attending School F | 425 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 79 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 100 |
| C14 Deaths under 2 years M | 5 |
| C145 Lunatics F | 1 |
| C15 Deaths under 2 years F | 4 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 115 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 216 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 126 |
| C18 Deaths under 3 years M | 1 |
| C19 Deaths under 3 years F | 2 |
| C2 Females | 3,135 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 100 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 98 |
| C23 Deaths under 4 years F | 2 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 121 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 99 |
| C27 Deaths under 5 years F | 3 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 321 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 301 |
| C3 Total | 6,284 |
| C30 Deaths between 5 and 10 years M | 2 |
| C31 Deaths between 5 and 10 years F | 1 |
| C32 Between 10 and 15 years Married M | 2 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 345 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 309 |
| C36 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C37 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths F | 3 |
| C38 Between 15 and 20 years Married M | 3 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 282 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 2,719 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 12 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 370 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 228 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 351 |
| C46 Between 20 and 30 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 380 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 295 |
| C49 Between 20 and 30 years Widows F | 14 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 2,772 |
| C50 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths M | 7 |
| C51 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 338 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 66 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 260 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 306 |
| C55 HORSES | 283 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 40 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 22 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C58 SHEEP | 27 |
| C59 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths F | 6 |
| C59 SWINE | 238 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 430 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 270 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 36,795 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 15 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 9 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 194 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 10 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 49 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 135 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 125 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 8 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 12,970 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 363 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 8 |
| C70 CAR HIRE | 52 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 96 |
| C71 VALUE DOL H | 7,375 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 9 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 47 |
| C75 Between 50 and 60 years Deaths F | 2 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 86 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 5 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 13 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 23 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 171 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 2 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 38 |
| C82 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 10 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 7 |
| C87 Between 70 and 80 years Married F | 4 |
| C88 Between 70 and 80 years Single F | 3 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 16 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 141 |
| C90 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C91 Between 70 and 80 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C94 Between 80 and 90 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 9 |
| CD NAME | Lincoln |
| Colored Persons | 472 |
| East Indies | 1 |
| England and Wales | 624 |
| France | 5 |
| Guernsey Jersey and other British Islands | 2 |
| Ireland | 1,363 |
| Italy and Greece | 1 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 1 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 3,237 |
| New Brunswick | 4 |
| Newfoundland | 1 |
| Not Known | 4 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 3 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 76 |
| Scotland | 230 |
| Spain and Portugal | 1 |
| Switzerland | 4 |
| United States | 724 |
| West Indies | 3 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON085009— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON126009— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: Q126805
- Wikipedia (EN): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Catharines
- Wikipédia (FR): https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Catharines
Sources
Census tabulations from the 1861 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). "St. Catharines, City—Cité, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/st-catharines-city-cit-on085009-1861/.