The township contains the communities of Adelaide, Crathie, Dejong, Kerwood, Keyser, Mullifarry, Napier, Napperton, Springfield, Walkers and Wrightmans Corners. The administrative offices of the township are in the locality of Adelaide.
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, of Adelaide Metcalfe residents are Canadian citizens by birth, and about of residents are recent immigrants. Residents of Adelaide Metcalfe are primarily White, with a small community of Koreans. Specifically, residents of Adelaide Metcalfe identify their ethnic origin as: Canadian, English, Dutch, Scottish, and Irish. According to the 2011 Census, English is the mother tongue of of the population, with a small population of Dutch and Portuguese speakers. Adelaide Metcalfe has Christian adherents whereas does not affiliate with any religion. The highest levels of education obtained by residents aged 25 to 64 years old, are as followed: of people have a post-secondary schooling degree, have a high school degree and have no certificate, diploma or degree; these represent somewhat higher education rates than Canadian averages at,, & 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 respectively. The median commute time to work for those 15 years and over was 20.3 minutes with almost all commutes 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.
Government
The Township is led by a Council with a mayor and four councillors. The current council was elected in 2018 along with all other municipal elections in Ontario, and the next election will be in 2022. The members of the current council are:
