Formed January 1, 2001 Postal Code N0M, N7G Elevation 227 m Population 3,028 (2011) | Time zone EST (UTC-5) Area code(s) 519 and 226 Area 331.3 km² | |
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Adelaide Metcalfe (2011 population 3,028) is a township in Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. It was formed on January 1, 2001 through the amalgamation of the former Township of Adelaide and the Township of Metcalfe. It is part of the London census metropolitan area.
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Map of Adelaide Metcalfe, ON, Canada
Communities
The township contains the communities of Adelaide, Crathie, Dejong, Kerwood, Keyser, Mullifarry, Napier, Napperton, Springfield, Walkers and Wrightmans Corners.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Canadian Census, the population of Adelaide Metcalfe is 3,028, a -3.4% change from 2006, which is lower than the 5.9% growth rate for Canada as a whole. The median age is 39.7 years old which is approximately the same as the national average at 40.6 years old.
According to the 2011 National Household Survey, 7001858000000000000♠85.8% of Adelaide Metcalfe residents are Canadian citizens by birth, and about 7000250000000000000♠2.5% of residents are recent immigrants (from 2001 to 2011). Residents of Adelaide Metcalfe are primarily White (7001966000000000000♠96.6%), with a small community of Koreans (7000330000000000000♠3.3%). Specifically, residents of Adelaide Metcalfe identify their ethnic origin as: Canadian (7001362000000000000♠36.2%), English (7001321000000000000♠32.1%), Dutch (7001272000000000000♠27.2%), Scottish (7001260000000000000♠26%), and Irish (7001182000000000000♠18.2%). According to the 2011 Census, English is the mother tongue of 7001872000000000000♠87.2% of the population, with a small population of Dutch (7000470000000000000♠4.7%) and Portuguese (7000230000000099999♠2.3%) speakers. Adelaide Metcalfe has 7001637000000000000♠63.7% Christian adherents whereas 7001357000000000000♠35.7% does not affiliate with any religion.
The highest levels of education obtained by residents aged 25 to 64 years old, are as followed: 7001431000000000000♠43.1% of people have a post-secondary schooling degree (including 7000920000000099999♠9.2% with a University degree or higher), 7001326000000000000♠32.6% have a high school degree (or equivalent) and 7001242000000000000♠24.2% have no certificate, diploma or degree; these represent somewhat higher education rates than Canadian averages at 7001640999999900000♠64.1%, 7001232000000000000♠23.2%, & 7001127000000000000♠12.7% respectively.
The median household income before taxes is $28,644, and after taxes is $26,846; lower than the provincial or national figures at $66,358 and $61,072 pre-tax ($58,717 and $54,089 after tax) respectively. The median commute time to work for those 15 years and over was 20.3 minutes with almost all commutes (7001943000000000000♠94.3%) done by personal vehicle as a driver. The median value of a dwelling in Adelaide Metcalfe is $250,399 which is less than the Canadian median value of $280,552 and the Ontario median value of $300,862.
Population trend:
Wind farm project
Adelaide is the site of a proposed TCI Renewables wind farm project to generate 75 MW of electricity for the Ontario grid, enough to light 1400 homes. The project is to be completed by summer 2013.
This project is currently being opposed by the Middlesex Wind Action Group, a group formed by concerned citizens of Adelaide Metcalfe township (one of over 48 such groups in Ontario) who believe that due process was not followed. Key arguments in the protest relate to unaddressed health concerns, lack of notification of the project and road safety (i.e. proximity to Highway 402, shadow flicker, ice throw, blade throw).
2010 Election
Ontario municipal elections were held on October 25, 2010. In Adelaide Metcalfe, David Bolton was acclaimed as mayor. Other positions were elected based on the following results:
Deputy Mayor:
Councillor: