| Population and dwelling count | |
| Population in 2020 | 6,439 |
| Total permanent households | 2,952 |
| Total private dwellings | 5,750 |
| Population density per square kilometre | 7.7 sq. km. |
| Land area (square kilometre) | 833.72 |
Community Profile
Median Age - is the middle where half the population is above that age and half the population is below that age in Trent Lakes.
Average Age - is the average age of all the ages (100%) of the Trent Lakes population
| Age Group | Percentage |
| 0 to 14 years | 9.9 |
| 15 to 64 | 57.8 |
| 65 years and over | 32.4 |
| 85 yeas and over | 2.6 |
| Labour Force Activity | Total | Male | Female |
| Population 15 years and older | 6,156 | 3,124 | 3,031 |
| In the Labour Force | 3,224 | 1,724 | 1,496 |
| Employed | 2,970 | 1,644 | 1,326 |
| Unemployed | 254 | 83 | 170 |
| Participation Rate | 52.4 | 55.3 | 49.4 |
| Employment Rate | 48.3 | 52.6 | 43.7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9 | 4.8 | 11.4 |
| Average After-tax Income in 2020 | 46,360 | 51,700 | 40,720 |
Transportation
Currently there is no available public transit system in Trent Lakes. Trent Lakes is also not part of a passenger rail system or airport facility. Nearby Peterborough has available public transit, GO Train connection and an airport with passenger and freight services.
Traditionally Trent Lakes has been a commute and cottage haven for residents seeking a peaceful rural, or adventurous outdoor life. Residents can often relax anytime after work on a week day with activities normally reserved only for cottagers on weekends. Cottagers enjoy more time enjoying summer activities and less time on the road than other cottage centres.
| Location | Time |
| From Peterborough | 45 minutes |
| From Toronto | 2 hours |
| From Ottawa | 3 1/2 hours |
Quality of life
Weather
All weather data sourced from Environment Canada, December 2020
| Month | Celsius High | Celsius Low |
| January | 5.9 | -28.4 |
| February | 10.3 | -23.8 |
| March | 9.6 | -20.7 |
| April | 19.3 | -8.1 |
| May | 24.4 | 0.7 |
| June | 30.2 | 3.2 |
| July | 33.2 | 8.8 |
| August | 30.4 | 6.7 |
| September | 29.4 | 2.7 |
| October | 29.1 | -2.8 |
| November | 10.7 | -20.3 |
| December | 0.0 | -7.9 |
| Month | Millimetre (mm) |
| January | 65.1 |
| February | 53.0 |
| March | 70.9 |
| April | 109.9 |
| May | 103.0 |
| June | 79.9 |
| July | 54.9 |
| August | 71.4 |
| September | 41.0 |
| October | 142.0 |
| November | 47.3 |
| December | 35.0 |
| Month | Centimetre (cm) |
| January | 38.9 |
| February | 28.8 |
|
March |
23.7 |
| April | 6.1 |
| October | 1.4 |
| November | 13.9 |
| December | 34.3 |
Contact Us
Municipality of Trent Lakes
760 Peterborough County Road 36
Trent Lakes, ON K0M 1A0
Phone: 705-738-3800
Toll Free: 1-800-374-4009
Fax: 705-738-3801
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