About the RM of Dufferin

Incorporated in 1880, the Rural Municipality of Dufferin is located in the heart of Pembina Valley in southern Manitoba. Nine and one half townships of prime agricultural land make the municipality ideal for agricultural diversification, research and economic progress.

The municipality has a population of approximately 2400 residents. Dufferin is characterized by three unique geographical features: the rolling hills to its west, the plain stretching to the easternmost limits of the municipality, and the Boyne River that winds almost due east through the heart of municipality.

Located in the centre of Dufferin, is the Town of Carman with a population of 2704. Carman is a very progressive town with a thriving and growing economy. Dufferin is accessible by major provincial highways from all four directions. The railway provides and extra transportation link for the municipality. The City of Winnipeg is only 80 kilometres northeast of Dufferin and Carman.

The RM of Dufferin offers abundant outdoor recreation, an enjoyable and relaxed lifestyle, a temperate climate and a supportive community.

Facts and Figures

People
Population: 2298 (RM) and 2781 (Town of Carman)
Population density per square kilometre: 2.6
Total number of families: 610
Median Age: 34
High School Education: 98%
Bachelor's Degree: 45%

Finances
Sales Tax Rate: 7%
Income Tax Rate: 42%
Median Provincial Income Tax: 10.9%
Median Household Income: $45,956
Unemployment Rate: 2.7%
Median Property Tax: $2,276 (based on $100,000)
Electricity Cost: $150

Geography
Area: 342 square miles
Nearby rivers and lakes: Boyne River, Stephenfield Lake

Link to Community Profiles of Manitoba - R.M. of Dufferin