Cornwall Population 2026
Cornwall has a population of 48,821, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,821
Rank in Canada
#122
Coordinates
45.02°N, 74.73°W
~59 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
88 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Cornwall
- Salaberry-de-Valleyfield42,787 people · ~53 km away
- Clarence-Rockland20,790 people · ~74 km away
- Orléans125,937 people · ~78 km away
- Gloucester150,012 people · ~80 km away
- Buckingham16,685 people · ~83 km away
- Nepean180,000 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cornwall?
Cornwall has a population of 48,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Cornwall in?
Cornwall is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Cornwall the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 88 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.