Ajax, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Ajax. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 66.64 km2. The town has a population density of 1900.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Ajax town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Ajax has a population of around 126,666 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 5.84%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
119,677126,666 +5.84%

Population By Genders

The male population of Ajax is around 61,645 while the female population is around 65,020.

Of the 126,666 total population in Ajax, the largest gender is female with around 65,020 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
61,64565,020 +5.19%

Population by Age Characteristics

Ajax has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 7.40% of the total population. The town median age is 38.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years4,505 7.30%4,845 7.50% 7.02%9,355 7.40%
35 to 39 years4,380 7.10%4,850 7.50% 9.69%9,235 7.30%
40 to 44 years4,165 6.80%4,825 7.40% 13.68%8,990 7.10%
50 to 54 years4,140 6.70%4,560 7.00% 9.21%8,700 6.90%
45 to 49 years4,115 6.70%4,550 7.00% 9.56%8,660 6.80%
10 to 14 years4,455 7.20%4,115 6.30% 7.63%8,565 6.80%
30 to 34 years4,055 6.60%4,510 6.90% 10.09%8,565 6.80%
15 to 19 years4,315 7.00%3,990 6.10% 7.53%8,305 6.60%
25 to 29 years4,145 6.70%4,090 6.30% 1.33%8,240 6.50%
20 to 24 years4,170 6.80%4,010 6.20% 3.84%8,180 6.50%
5 to 9 years4,110 6.70%3,940 6.10% 4.14%8,050 6.40%
60 to 64 years3,915 6.40%4,135 6.40% 5.32%8,050 6.40%
0 to 4 years3,705 6.00%3,480 5.40% 6.07%7,185 5.70%
65 to 69 years2,720 4.40%2,955 4.50% 7.95%5,675 4.50%
70 to 74 years2,085 3.40%2,405 3.70% 13.31%4,490 3.50%
75 to 79 years1,335 2.20%1,550 2.40% 13.87%2,890 2.30%
80 to 84 years720 1.20%1,070 1.60% 32.71%1,785 1.40%
85 years and over615 1.00%1,130 1.70% 45.58%1,745 1.40%
85 to 89 years420 0.70%695 1.10% 39.57%1,120 0.90%
90 to 94 years170 0.30%335 0.50% 49.25%495 0.40%
95 to 99 years20 0.00%90 0.10% 77.78%110 0.10%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 68.10% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 18.80% and 13.10%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Ajax are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population37.60%39.50%38.60%
Median age of the population37.20%39.60%38.40%
0 to 14 years19.90%17.70%18.80%
65 years and over12.10%14.00%13.10%

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Population of Ajax by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Ajax is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Ajax is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 11.61% of the total population, followed by Indian (India) (10.44%), Canadian (9.50%), Irish (9.23%), and Scottish (9.12%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Jamaican, Filipino, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, and Chinese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English11.46%11.75%11.61%
Indian (India)10.49%10.40%10.44%
Canadian10.01%9.01%9.50%
Irish8.92%9.53%9.23%
Scottish8.82%9.41%9.12%
Jamaican5.63%6.42%6.04%
Filipino5.41%5.51%5.46%
Pakistani4.73%4.44%4.58%
Sri Lankan4.12%4.20%4.17%
Chinese3.83%4.32%4.08%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 25,560 of Ajax's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 12.40% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.35% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 1 person households account for 10.05%, 9.15%, and 7.05%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons9,81012.40%
4 persons8,98011.35%
3 persons7,92510.05%
5 or more persons7,2209.15%
1 person5,5557.05%

Income in Ajax

Analyzing income distribution in Ajax can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Ajax is $42,400.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Ajax population or around 67,925 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 59,585 and 55,540 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Ajax's median household income is $119,000, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Ajax

This data sheds light on the distribution of Ajax residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

63.15% or most of the Ajax population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.80% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 26.45% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 10.40% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree49,65057,430107,08563.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher25,21030,17055,38032.80%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate23,44022,69546,13526.45%
No certificate, diploma or degree9,5959,35518,95510.40%

Employment in Ajax

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Ajax. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 8.94% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate57.94%
Unemployment rate8.94%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Ajax's population (around 72.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 5,565 men and 2,780 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 8,345.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed5,5652,7808,345

Employment Industry Sectors

The Ajax industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Ajax is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Ajax has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Professional, scientific and technical services at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance1,3856,54512%
Retail trade3,7603,66511%
Professional, scientific and technical services3,5302,9459%
Finance and insurance2,8603,5409%
Manufacturing3,3051,4457%
Educational services1,3353,0656%
Construction3,6756906%
Transportation and warehousing3,0007556%
Accommodation and food services1,6351,9505%
Public administration1,4751,8755%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1,7351,3054%
Other services (except public administration)1,0451,2803%
Wholesale trade1,4057653%
Information and cultural industries1,3207053%
Real estate and rental and leasing7207202%
Arts, entertainment and recreation5704602%
Utilities7352752%
Management of companies and enterprises1651851%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting801000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction50250%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work16,31516,19532,51054.80%
Worked at home8,72010,74519,46532.80%
No fixed workplace address5,5001,7357,24012.20%
Worked outside Canada115401500.30%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Ajax residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Ajax residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Ajax spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes26.20%
30 to 44 minutes23.50%
Less than 15 minutes21.60%
60 minutes and over15.10%
45 to 59 minutes13.70%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Ajaxshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Ajax's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
58.16%
Married or living common-law
41.84%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Ajax. About 121,685 people living in the province speak English, 2,395 people speak Neither English nor French, 1,595 people speak French language, and 740 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English121,685
Neither English nor French2,395
French1,595
English and French740

Religion

Ajax is predominantly Christian. About 64,165 of its population is Christian (29,745 males and 29,745 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 14.1% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 11.6% and 1.3% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.6% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian50.8%
Islam14.1%
Hindu11.6%
Sikh1.3%
Buddhist0.6%
Jewish0.2%