Caledon, ON Population 2026: 76,581 People

Name: 2021 Census Population and Demographics Profile for Caledon
Creator: Statistics Canada
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This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Caledon. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 688.82 km². The town has a population density of 111.20 people per km².

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

Caledon on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Caledon has a population of around 76,581 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Caledon has increased by 15.16%.

Population in 2016	Population in 2021	Difference
66,502	76,581	+15.16%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.86% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Caledon's population is projected to reach approximately 88,188 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 128.03 people per km².

Population in 2021	Projected Population in 2026	Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
76,581	88,188	128.03

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Caledon is around 38,475 while the female population is around 38,110.

Of the 76,581 total population in Caledon, the largest gender is male with around 38,475 women within the population.

Male	Female	Difference
38,475	38,110	+0.95%

Is Caledon a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Caledon compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

11.2%

Unemployment rate

1.0 pts below the province

60.9%

Employment rate

5.8 pts above the province

68.5%

Participation rate

5.7 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$133,000

Median household income

$42,000 above the province

4.5%

Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)

5.6 pts below the province

Commute

42.9%

Commute under 30 minutes

19.1 pts below the province

95.2%

Commute by car

11.6 pts above the province

1.2%

Commute by public transit

7.4 pts below the province

Housing Character

80.7%

Single-detached houses

27.1 pts above the province

4.5%

Apartments (any building size)

26.7 pts below the province

Household Composition

3.20 people

Average household size

0.60people above the province

13.2%

One-person households

13.3 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Towns Near Caledon

Erin (14.6 km)
Orangeville (18.1 km)
Halton Hills (20.1 km)
Mono (20.3 km)
East Garafraxa (28.6 km)
Johnson (29.6 km)
King (30.8 km)
Amaranth (30.9 km)
Grand Valley (33.6 km)
Adjala-Tosorontio (34.1 km)
Milton (35.5 km)
New Tecumseth (36.0 km)
Shelburne (36.3 km)
Richmond Hill (37.9 km)
Guelph/Eramosa (38.4 km)

Population by Age Characteristics

Caledon has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 50 to 54 years old, accounting for 8.10% of the total population. The town median age is 40.80.

Data	Male	Female	Difference	Total
50 to 54 years	3,025 7.90%	3,205 8.40%	5.62%	6,225 8.10%
55 to 59 years	3,100 8.10%	3,015 7.90%	2.74%	6,115 8.00%
45 to 49 years	2,730 7.10%	2,830 7.40%	3.53%	5,560 7.30%
15 to 19 years	2,925 7.60%	2,635 6.90%	9.91%	5,555 7.30%
20 to 24 years	3,020 7.80%	2,415 6.30%	20.03%	5,435 7.10%
40 to 44 years	2,470 6.40%	2,685 7.00%	8.01%	5,155 6.70%
10 to 14 years	2,640 6.90%	2,440 6.40%	7.58%	5,080 6.60%
35 to 39 years	2,260 5.90%	2,420 6.40%	6.61%	4,680 6.10%
60 to 64 years	2,340 6.10%	2,325 6.10%	0.64%	4,670 6.10%
5 to 9 years	2,215 5.80%	2,160 5.70%	2.48%	4,370 5.70%
25 to 29 years	2,345 6.10%	1,995 5.20%	14.93%	4,340 5.70%
30 to 34 years	2,085 5.40%	2,205 5.80%	5.44%	4,285 5.60%
0 to 4 years	1,895 4.90%	1,810 4.70%	4.49%	3,705 4.80%
65 to 69 years	1,775 4.60%	1,865 4.90%	4.83%	3,640 4.80%
70 to 74 years	1,440 3.70%	1,640 4.30%	12.20%	3,080 4.00%
75 to 79 years	1,040 2.70%	1,120 2.90%	7.14%	2,160 2.80%
80 to 84 years	705 1.80%	730 1.90%	3.42%	1,435 1.90%
85 years and over	465 1.20%	620 1.60%	25.00%	1,085 1.40%
85 to 89 years	330 0.90%	430 1.10%	23.26%	760 1.00%
90 to 94 years	120 0.30%	145 0.40%	17.24%	260 0.30%
95 to 99 years	15 0.00%	45 0.10%	66.67%	60 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 67.90% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 17.20% and 14.90%, respectively.

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

Data	Male	Female	Total
Median age of the population	39.60%	41.60%	40.80%
Average age of the population	39.30%	40.70%	40.00%
0 to 14 years	17.50%	16.80%	17.20%
65 years and over	14.10%	15.70%	14.90%

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Population of Caledon by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Caledon is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Caledon 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 Italian, which accounts for 23.17% of the total population, followed by English (13.56%), Indian (India) (11.99%), Scottish (10.87%), and Canadian (10.64%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Irish, German, Punjabi, Portuguese, and French.

Ethnicity and Origin	Male	Female	Percentage in Population
Italian	23.46%	22.88%	23.17%
English	13.29%	13.84%	13.56%
Indian (India)	12.15%	11.84%	11.99%
Scottish	10.55%	11.19%	10.87%
Canadian	11.10%	10.17%	10.64%
Irish	9.78%	10.94%	10.36%
German	5.03%	4.82%	4.93%
Punjabi	4.53%	4.38%	4.46%
Portuguese	4.57%	4.17%	4.36%
French	3.23%	3.85%	3.54%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Caledon's population profile.

About 29.2% of Caledon's population are immigrants (22,220 people).

The top countries of origin for Caledon's immigrant population are India (7,575), Italy (2,510), United Kingdom (1,615), Portugal (810), Poland (695).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of Birth	Population
India	7,575
Italy	2,510
United Kingdom	1,615
Portugal	810
Poland	695

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 19,120 of Caledon's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 13.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 12.05% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 1 person households account for 9.05%, 9.05%, and 6.60%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in Household	Total	Percentage
2 persons	6,260	13.20%
4 persons	5,710	12.05%
3 persons	4,295	9.05%
5 or more persons	4,295	9.05%
1 person	3,140	6.60%

Income in Caledon

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Caledon is $44,400.

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 Caledon population or around 9,185 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 8,650 and 6,875 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Caledon's median household income is $133,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Caledon's median household income is 49,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

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 Caledon

This data sheds light on the distribution of Caledon 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.

61.20% or most of the Caledon population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.25% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 27.55% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.20% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
Degree	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	30,155	32,030	62,190	61.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher	12,855	16,820	29,675	29.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate	14,825	14,150	28,970	27.55%
No certificate, diploma or degree	6,625	5,855	12,480	11.20%

Below national average 29.3% of Caledon's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Caledon

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Caledon. 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 7.68% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Percentage
Employment rate	60.86%
Unemployment rate	7.68%

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 Caledon's population (around 67.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 5,755 men and 2,260 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 8,015.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Men	Women	Total
Self-employed	5,755	2,260	8,015

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Caledon has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (11%) works in the construction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Manufacturing at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
Industry	Men	Women	Percentage
Construction	4,060	725	11%
Retail trade	2,230	2,550	11%
Manufacturing	2,965	1,545	11%
Transportation and warehousing	2,885	1,130	9%
Educational services	780	2,585	8%
Professional, scientific and technical services	1,825	1,535	8%
Health care and social assistance	505	2,725	8%
Wholesale trade	1,165	900	5%
Finance and insurance	810	1,060	4%
Public administration	905	890	4%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	1,025	745	4%
Other services (except public administration)	910	840	4%
Accommodation and food services	530	940	3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	525	440	2%
Information and cultural industries	410	320	2%
Arts, entertainment and recreation	320	350	2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	290	230	1%
Management of companies and enterprises	65	110	0%
Utilities	130	40	0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	30	25	0%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Caledon residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Caledon: Construction (11%), -45 Retail trade (11%), -33 Manufacturing (11%)

Top occupation categories in Caledon: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (22%), Sales and service occupations (22%), Business, finance and administration occupations (21%)

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 Location	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Usual place of work	11,300	10,480	21,780	56.90%
Worked at home	4,620	6,075	10,700	27.90%
No fixed workplace address	4,650	1,080	5,730	15.00%
Worked outside Canada	80	10	90	0.20%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Caledon 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 Caledon residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Caledon 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.
Duration	Percentage
30 to 44 minutes	31.80%
15 to 29 minutes	25.30%
Less than 15 minutes	17.60%
45 to 59 minutes	14.30%
60 minutes and over	10.90%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Caledonshed 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 Caledon's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law

62.16%

Married or living common-law

37.84%

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 Caledon. About 73,320 people living in the province speak English, 1,905 people speak Neither English nor French, 575 people speak French language, and 320 people speak English and French language.

Language	Population
English	73,320
Neither English nor French	1,905
French	575
English and French	320

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

Language	Mother Tongue	Spoken Most Often at Home
English	64.7%	79.5%
Non-official languages	29.5%	15.3%
French	0.7%	0.2%

Religion

Caledon is predominantly Christian. About 44,495 of its population is Christian (21,615 males and 21,615 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 14.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Muslim, both represent 4.7% and 2.1% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.5% of the population.

Religion	Population
Christian	58.5%
Sikh	14.3%
Hindu	4.7%
Islam	2.1%
Buddhist	0.5%
Jewish	0.4%

Points of Interest in Caledon

Schools

Universities

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Caledon

Museums

Attractions

Historic Sites

Theatres

Green Spaces in Caledon

Name	Type	Approx. Area
Stanley Park	Parks	—
Watson Valley Park	Parks	—
Dick's Dam Park	Parks	—
Best Care Dog Walking	Parks	—
The Hill Academy Field	Parks	—
Camden Park East	Parks	—
Frank Harkema Parkette	Parks	—
White Spruce Park	Parks	—
Lina Marino Park	Parks	3.4 ha
Chris Gibson Community Park	Parks	18.7 ha
Old Fairgrounds Park	Parks	7.0 ha
Meadowland Park	Parks	4.6 ha
Bruce Beer Park	Parks	3.0 ha
Duggan Park	Parks	12.6 ha
Calvert Park	Parks	8.1 ha
Valleybrook Park	Parks	29.0 ha
Loafer's Lake Park	Parks	32.1 ha
Cold Creek Conservation Area	Nature Reserves	—
Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area	Nature Reserves	—
Ken Whillans Resource Management Area	Nature Reserves	—

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caledon

According to the 2021 census, Caledon has a population of approximately 76,581 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Caledon increased by 15.16%.

Caledon has a population density of approximately 111.20 people per square kilometre.

Caledon covers a land area of approximately 688.82 km².

The median age of the population in Caledon is 40.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Caledon is Italian.

The median household income in Caledon is $133,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Caledon.

Christian is the predominant religion in Caledon.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.