Stratford, City—Cité, Ontario (1861 census)
Stratford, City—Cité was a city in Perth County, Ontario, recorded in the 1861 Census of Canada with a population of 2,809. The community is grounded to Wikidata Q740756. The administrative centroid was at approximately 43.370°N, 80.983°W.
Population
In 1861, Stratford, City—Cité had a population of 2,809: 1,445 male and 1,364 female residents. Population density was 598.6 people per square mile.
Population trajectory across census years
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 2,809 |
| 1871 | 4,313 |
| 1881 | 8,239 |
| 1891 | 9,500 |
| 1901 | 9,959 |
| 1911 | 12,946 |
| 1921 | 16,094 |
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, Stratford, City—Cité shared boundaries with:
Full census record, 1861
The 1861 census recorded 326 measurements for this Census Subdivision across 7 categories. Tables below are collapsible.
Population & families (27 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Female members of the family who are present | 1,216 |
| Females present who are not members of the family | 148 |
| Male members of the family who are present | 1,233 |
| Males present who are not members of the family | 212 |
| Number of adult females unable to read or write | 32 |
| Number of adult males unable to read or write | 30 |
| Number of blind females | 1 |
| Number of blind males | 1 |
| Number of deaf and dumb males | 1 |
| Number of female births in the past year | 47 |
| Number of females | 1,364 |
| Number of females attending school | 245 |
| Number of male births in the past year | 60 |
| Number of males | 1,445 |
| Number of males attending school | 223 |
| Number of married females | 448 |
| Number of married males | 449 |
| Number of persons at sea | 3 |
| Number of single females | 851 |
| Number of single males | 974 |
| Number of widowed females | 65 |
| Number of widowed males | 22 |
| POP FX N.1 | 1,364 |
| POP MX N.1 | 1,445 |
| POP TOT | 2,809 |
| POP XX N.1 | 2,809 |
| Total population | 2,809 |
Age structure (54 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of females age 3 to 4 | 41 |
| Number of females aged 1 to 2 | 52 |
| Number of females aged 2 to 3 | 48 |
| Number of females aged 4 to 5 | 46 |
| Number of females aged 5 to 10 | 149 |
| Number of females of unknown age | 11 |
| Number of males aged 1 to 2 | 63 |
| Number of males aged 2 to 3 | 57 |
| Number of males aged 3 to 4 | 47 |
| Number of males aged 4 to 5 | 48 |
| Number of males aged 5 to 10 | 162 |
| Number of males of unknown age | 12 |
| Number of married females aged 15 to 20 | 5 |
| Number of married females aged 20 to 30 | 161 |
| Number of married females aged 30 to 40 | 150 |
| Number of married females aged 40 to 50 | 86 |
| Number of married females aged 50 to 60 | 30 |
| Number of married females aged 60 to 70 | 16 |
| Number of married males aged 20 to 30 | 98 |
| Number of married males aged 30 to 40 | 176 |
| Number of married males aged 40 to 50 | 92 |
| Number of married males aged 50 to 60 | 47 |
| Number of married males aged 60 to 70 | 30 |
| Number of married males aged 70 to 80 | 6 |
| Number of single females aged 10 to 15 | 160 |
| Number of single females aged 15 to 20 | 160 |
| Number of single females aged 20 to 30 | 106 |
| Number of single females aged 30 to 40 | 20 |
| Number of single females aged 40 to 50 | 7 |
| Number of single females aged 50 to 60 | 3 |
| Number of single females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Number of single males aged 10 to 15 | 127 |
| Number of single males aged 15 to 20 | 136 |
| Number of single males aged 20 to 30 | 192 |
| Number of single males aged 30 to 40 | 44 |
| Number of single males aged 40 to 50 | 19 |
| Number of single males aged 50 to 60 | 4 |
| Number of single males aged 60 to 70 | 2 |
| Number of single males aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 20 to 30 | 8 |
| Number of widowed females aged 30 to 40 | 12 |
| Number of widowed females aged 40 to 50 | 12 |
| Number of widowed females aged 50 to 60 | 18 |
| Number of widowed females aged 60 to 70 | 12 |
| Number of widowed females aged 70 to 80 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females aged 80 to 90 | 1 |
| Number of widowed females over 100 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 20 to 30 | 1 |
| Number of widowed males aged 30 to 40 | 3 |
| Number of widowed males aged 40 to 50 | 5 |
| Number of widowed males aged 50 to 60 | 6 |
| Number of widowed males aged 60 to 70 | 4 |
| Number of widowed males aged 70 to 80 | 2 |
| Number of widowed males aged 90 to 100 | 1 |
Ethnic origin (18 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of female negroes or coloured persons | 15 |
| Number of French Canadians | 17 |
| Number of male negroes or coloured persons | 21 |
| Number of negroes or coloured persons | 36 |
| Number of persons native to Canada, not of French origin | 1,208 |
| Number of persons originating in England or Wales | 462 |
| Number of persons originating in France | 6 |
| Number of persons originating in Germany or Holland | 95 |
| Number of persons originating in Guernsey, Jersey, or other British islands | 5 |
| Number of persons originating in Ireland | 533 |
| Number of persons originating in New Brunswick | 29 |
| Number of persons originating in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island | 10 |
| Number of persons originating in Scotland | 314 |
| Number of persons originating in Sweden or Norway | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in Switzerland | 2 |
| Number of persons originating in the East Indies | 6 |
| Number of persons originating in the United States | 113 |
| Number of persons originating in the West Indies | 4 |
Agriculture (54 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Acres of farmland held by townspeople who are not farmers | 667 |
| Acres of farmland in gardens | 6 |
| Acres of farmland in pasture | 87 |
| Acres of farmland in woodland or forest | 227 |
| Acres of farmland under crops | 188 |
| Acres of farmland under cultivation | 281 |
| Acres of land in farms | 508 |
| Acres of oats | 44 |
| Acres of peas | 10 |
| Acres of potatoes | 10 |
| Acres of spring wheat | 85 |
| Acres of turnips | 4 |
| Barrels of beef produced in the past year | 2 |
| Barrels of pork produced in the past year | 4 |
| Bushels of beans produced in the past year | 3 |
| Bushels of carrots produced in the past year | 12 |
| Bushels of oats produced in the past year | 1,135 |
| Bushels of peas produced in the past year | 298 |
| Bushels of potatoes produced in the past year | 2,040 |
| Bushels of spring wheat produced in the past year | 2,070 |
| Bushels of turnips produced in the past year | 2,535 |
| C20 WHT SP AC | 85 |
| C21 WHT SP BU | 2,070 |
| C26 PEA AC | 10 |
| C27 PEA BU | 298 |
| C28 OAT AC | 44 |
| C29 OAT BU | 1,135 |
| C34 POT AC | 10 |
| C35 POT BU | 2,040 |
| C43 HAY TONS | 67 |
| C47 WOOL LBS | 388 |
| C63 BEEF BAR | 2 |
| C64 PORK BAR | 4 |
| Number of bulls, oxen, or steers | 6 |
| Number of calves and heifers | 27 |
| Number of horses aged 3 years and under | 4 |
| Number of horses aged over 3 years | 200 |
| Number of milk cows | 357 |
| Number of occupants of farms | 10 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 10 and 20 acres | 1 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 100 and 200 acres | 2 |
| Number of persons living on farms between 20 and 50 acres | 6 |
| Number of persons living on farms under 10 acres | 1 |
| Number of sheep | 187 |
| Number of swine | 308 |
| Pounds of homemade butter | 3,315 |
| Pounds of hops produced in the past year | 10 |
| Pounds of maple sugar produced in the past year | 14 |
| Pounds of wool produced on farms in the past year | 388 |
| Tons of hay produced in the past year | 67 |
| Value of all livestock | 23,078 |
| Value of farm implements in dollars | 1,155 |
| Value of farms (dollars) | 23,810 |
| Value of garden and orchard crops produced in the past year | 245 |
Manufacturing & industry (4 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of carriages for hire | 55 |
| Number of carriages for pleasure | 84 |
| Value of carriages for hire (dollars) | 1,995 |
| Value of carriages for pleasure (dollars) | 3,975 |
Deaths & mortality (18 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 1 to 2 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 10 to 15 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 15 to 20 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 2 to 3 | 3 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 40 to 50 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 5 to 10 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among females aged 60 to 70 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among females of all ages | 16 |
| Deaths in the past year among females under age 1 | 4 |
| Deaths in the past year among males age 3 to 4 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 20 to 30 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 30 to 40 | 1 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 40 to 50 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males aged 5 to 10 | 2 |
| Deaths in the past year among males of all ages | 10 |
| Deaths in the past year among males under age 1 | 3 |
| Total number of deaths in the past year | 26 |
Other recorded variables (151 variables)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| At Sea | 3 |
| C01 TOTAL | 10 |
| C02 OCC UNDR 10 | 1 |
| C03 OCC 10 TO 20 | 1 |
| C04 OCC 20 TO 50 | 6 |
| C06 OCC 100 TO 200 | 2 |
| C08 HELD | 508 |
| C09 UNDR CULT | 281 |
| C1 Males | 1,445 |
| C10 Deaths under 1 year M | 3 |
| C10 UNDR CROP | 188 |
| C102 Between 90 and 100 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C11 Deaths under 1 year F | 4 |
| C11 UNDR PAST | 87 |
| C113 Over 100 years Widows F | 1 |
| C116 Ages not given M | 12 |
| C117 Ages not given F | 11 |
| C12 GARDENS | 6 |
| C12 Under 2 Years M | 63 |
| C120 Married M | 449 |
| C121 Single M | 974 |
| C122 Widowed M | 22 |
| C123 Total M | 1,445 |
| C124 Married F | 448 |
| C125 Single F | 851 |
| C126 Widows F | 65 |
| C127 Total F | 1,364 |
| C128 Grand Total | 2,809 |
| C129 Deaths M | 10 |
| C13 Under 2 Years F | 52 |
| C13 WOOD WILD | 227 |
| C130 Deaths F | 16 |
| C131 Deaths Total | 26 |
| C134 Negroes M | 21 |
| C135 Negreos F | 15 |
| C136 Attending School M | 223 |
| C137 Attending School F | 245 |
| C138 Adults unable to read or write M | 30 |
| C139 Adults unable to read or write F | 32 |
| C14 CASH FARM | 23,810 |
| C140 Deaf and Dumb M | 1 |
| C142 Blind M | 1 |
| C143 Blind F | 1 |
| C15 CASH IMP | 1,155 |
| C15 Deaths under 2 years F | 2 |
| C16 GARDN VALUE | 245 |
| C16 Under 3 years M | 57 |
| C17 LAND HELD | 667 |
| C17 Under 3 years F | 48 |
| C19 Deaths under 3 years F | 3 |
| C2 Females | 1,364 |
| C20 Under 4 years M | 47 |
| C21 Under 4 years F | 41 |
| C22 Deaths under 4 years M | 1 |
| C24 Under 5 years M | 48 |
| C25 Under 5 years F | 46 |
| C28 Between 5 and 10 Years M | 162 |
| C29 Between 5 and 10 years F | 149 |
| C3 Total | 2,809 |
| C30 Deaths between 5 and 10 years M | 2 |
| C31 Deaths between 5 and 10 years F | 2 |
| C33 Between 10 and 15 years Single M | 127 |
| C35 Between 10 and 15 years Single F | 160 |
| C36 TUR AC | 4 |
| C37 Between 10 and 15 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C37 TUR BU | 2,535 |
| C38 CAR BU | 12 |
| C39 Between 15 and 20 years Single M | 136 |
| C4 Members of Family M | 1,233 |
| C40 Between 15 and 20 years Married F | 5 |
| C41 BEN BU | 3 |
| C41 Between 15 and 20 years Single F | 160 |
| C43 Between 15 and 20 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C44 Between 20 and 30 years Married M | 98 |
| C44 HOP LBS | 10 |
| C45 Between 20 and 30 years Single M | 192 |
| C45 MPL SGR LBS | 14 |
| C46 Between 20 and 30 years Widowers M | 1 |
| C47 Between 20 and 30 years Married F | 161 |
| C48 Between 20 and 30 years Single F | 106 |
| C49 Between 20 and 30 years Widows F | 8 |
| C5 Members of Family F | 1,216 |
| C50 Between 20 and 30 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C52 Between 30 and 40 years Married M | 176 |
| C52 BULLS OX STEERS | 6 |
| C53 Between 30 and 40 years Single M | 44 |
| C53 MILK COWS | 357 |
| C54 Between 30 and 40 years Widowers M | 3 |
| C54 CALVES HEIFERS | 27 |
| C55 Between 30 and 40 years Married F | 150 |
| C55 HORSES | 200 |
| C56 Between 30 and 40 years Single F | 20 |
| C57 Between 30 and 40 years Widows F | 12 |
| C57 COLTS FILLIES | 4 |
| C58 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths M | 1 |
| C58 SHEEP | 187 |
| C59 Between 30 and 40 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C59 SWINE | 308 |
| C6 Not Members of Family M | 212 |
| C60 Between 40 and 50 years Married M | 92 |
| C60 TOT VALUE | 23,078 |
| C61 Between 40 and 50 years Single M | 19 |
| C61 BUTTER LB | 3,315 |
| C62 Between 40 and 50 years Widowers M | 5 |
| C63 Between 40 and 50 years Married F | 86 |
| C64 Between 40 and 50 years Single F | 7 |
| C65 Between 40 and 50 years Widows F | 12 |
| C66 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths M | 2 |
| C67 Between 40 and 50 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C68 Between 50 and 60 years Married M | 47 |
| C68 CAR PLEASURE | 84 |
| C69 Between 50 and 60 years Single M | 4 |
| C69 VALUE DOL P | 3,975 |
| C7 Not Members of Family F | 148 |
| C70 Between 50 and 60 years Widowers M | 6 |
| C70 CAR HIRE | 55 |
| C71 Between 50 and 60 years Married F | 30 |
| C71 VALUE DOL H | 1,995 |
| C72 Between 50 and 60 years Single F | 3 |
| C73 Between 50 and 60 years Widows F | 18 |
| C76 Between 60 and 70 years Married M | 30 |
| C77 Between 60 and 70 years Single M | 2 |
| C78 Between 60 and 70 years Widowers M | 4 |
| C79 Between 60 and 70 years Married F | 16 |
| C8 Births in 1860 M | 60 |
| C80 Between 60 and 70 years Single F | 1 |
| C81 Between 60 and 70 years Widows F | 12 |
| C83 Between 60 and 70 years Deaths F | 1 |
| C84 Between 70 and 80 years Married M | 6 |
| C86 Between 70 and 80 years Widowers M | 2 |
| C89 Between 70 and 80 years Widows F | 1 |
| C9 Births in 1860 F | 47 |
| C93 Between 80 and 90 years Single M | 1 |
| C97 Between 80 and 90 years Widows F | 1 |
| CD NAME | Perth |
| Colored Persons | 36 |
| East Indies | 6 |
| England and Wales | 462 |
| France | 6 |
| Guernsey Jersey and other British Islands | 5 |
| Ireland | 533 |
| Natives of Canada French Origin | 17 |
| Natives of Canada Not of French Origin | 1,208 |
| New Brunswick | 29 |
| Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island | 10 |
| Prussia German States and Holland | 95 |
| Scotland | 314 |
| Swedan and Norway | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| United States | 113 |
| West Indies | 4 |
Identifiers
- TCP UID:
ON092013— year-scoped identifier from the Canadian Census Subdivision boundary file - Persistent place ID:
PLACE_ON137012— computed from spatial-overlap chains across census years - Wikidata: Q740756
- Wikipedia (EN): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratford,_Ontario
- Wikipédia (FR): https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratford_(Ontario)
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). "Stratford, City—Cité, Ontario (1861 census)" in HGIS Canada Knowledge Graph. Retrieved from https://jimclifford.ca/hgiscanada/places/on/stratford-city-cit-on092013-1861/.