Chatsworth, Ontario Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Chatsworth census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Chatsworth. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 594.44 km2. The town has a population density of 11.90 people per km2.

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

Chatsworth on the Map

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Chatsworth location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Chatsworth has a population of around 7,080 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Chatsworth has increased by 6.79%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
6,6307,080 +6.79%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.32% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Chatsworth's population is projected to reach approximately 7,561 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 12.72 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
7,0807,56112.72

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 Chatsworth is around 3,605 while the female population is around 3,480.

Of the 7,080 total population in Chatsworth, the largest gender is male with around 3,605 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
3,6053,480 +3.47%

Is Chatsworth a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

8.2%
Unemployment rate
4.0 pts below the province
54.9%
Employment rate
0.2 pts below the province
59.7%
Participation rate
3.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$81,000
Median household income
$10,000 below the province
16.2%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
6.1 pts above the province

Commute

62.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
About the same as the province
94.0%
Commute by car
10.4 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
8.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

95.0%
Single-detached houses
41.4 pts above the province
3.1%
Apartments (any building size)
28.1 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.60 people
Average household size
About the same as the province
21.1%
One-person households
5.4 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Chatsworth has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.30% of the total population. The town median age is 46.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years315 8.70%345 9.90% 8.70%655 9.30%
55 to 59 years300 8.30%275 7.90% 8.33%575 8.10%
65 to 69 years275 7.60%260 7.50% 5.45%535 7.60%
70 to 74 years255 7.10%230 6.60% 9.80%485 6.90%
50 to 54 years215 6.00%240 6.90% 10.42%450 6.40%
5 to 9 years245 6.80%195 5.60% 20.41%440 6.20%
0 to 4 years230 6.40%190 5.50% 17.39%420 5.90%
30 to 34 years200 5.50%220 6.30% 9.09%415 5.90%
10 to 14 years190 5.30%210 6.00% 9.52%395 5.60%
15 to 19 years175 4.90%205 5.90% 14.63%390 5.50%
40 to 44 years190 5.30%180 5.20% 5.26%375 5.30%
45 to 49 years205 5.70%170 4.90% 17.07%375 5.30%
35 to 39 years195 5.40%175 5.00% 10.26%370 5.20%
20 to 24 years185 5.10%155 4.50% 16.22%345 4.90%
25 to 29 years145 4.00%160 4.60% 9.38%305 4.30%
75 to 79 years135 3.70%125 3.60% 7.41%260 3.70%
80 to 84 years80 2.20%80 2.30% 0.00%160 2.30%
85 years and over60 1.70%55 1.60% 8.33%110 1.60%
85 to 89 years40 1.10%35 1.00% 12.50%75 1.10%
Median age of the population46 46.00%46 46.40% 0.00%46 46.00%
Average age of the population43 43.20%43 43.40% 0.00%43 43.30%

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 60.20% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.00% and 17.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over22.50%21.60%22.00%
0 to 14 years18.40%17.10%17.80%

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Population of Chatsworth by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Chatsworth is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Chatsworth 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 Scottish, which accounts for 29.79% of the total population, followed by English (28.14%), Irish (26.64%), Canadian (20.64%), and German (19.29%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Dutch, French, British Isles, American, and Ukrainian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish28.09%31.54%29.79%
English28.09%28.05%28.14%
Irish25.70%27.47%26.64%
Canadian20.79%20.49%20.64%
German18.96%19.62%19.29%
Dutch8.15%7.99%8.07%
French6.32%5.52%5.93%
British Isles4.21%5.09%4.64%
American2.95%3.20%3.07%
Ukrainian3.09%1.74%2.43%

Immigration Profile

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

About 7.1% of Chatsworth's population are immigrants (495 people).

The top countries of origin for Chatsworth's immigrant population are United Kingdom (120), United States of America (85), Netherlands (70), Germany (45), Poland (30).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom120
United States of America85
Netherlands70
Germany45
Poland30

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

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

Household Size

About 21.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.55% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.85%, 6.40%, and 4.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,14521.20%
1 person57010.55%
3 persons3706.85%
4 persons3456.40%
5 or more persons2654.90%

Income in Chatsworth

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Chatsworth is $36,800.

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 Chatsworth population or around 960 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 735 and 730 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Chatsworth's median household income is $81,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Chatsworth's median household income is 3,000 dollars below 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 Chatsworth

This data sheds light on the distribution of Chatsworth 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.

53.55% or most of the Chatsworth population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.65% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.85% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 14.45% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,2402,5854,82053.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,4101,1502,57027.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,0008001,80518.85%
Bachelor's degree or higher5057901,30014.45%

Below national average 14.5% of Chatsworth's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Chatsworth

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Chatsworth. 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 4.87% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate54.92%
Unemployment rate4.87%

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 Chatsworth's population (around 65.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 545 men and 300 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 840.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed545300840

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Chatsworth has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 14%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance6048516%
Construction4204514%
Retail trade12023511%
Manufacturing2559010%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting23510010%
Transportation and warehousing155406%
Professional, scientific and technical services105806%
Other services (except public administration)105705%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services80554%
Educational services45904%
Wholesale trade60303%
Accommodation and food services20753%
Utilities65102%
Finance and insurance20502%
Public administration50202%
Information and cultural industries35202%
Real estate and rental and leasing20251%
Arts, entertainment and recreation15201%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2501%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Chatsworth: Health care and social assistance (16%), Construction (14%), -45 Retail trade (11%)

Top occupation categories in Chatsworth: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (26%), Sales and service occupations (20%), Business, finance and administration occupations (13%)

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 work1,0009751,97562.50%
Worked at home33533066521.00%
No fixed workplace address4209051516.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Chatsworth 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 minutes42.30%
30 to 44 minutes21.90%
Less than 15 minutes19.70%
60 minutes and over9.10%
45 to 59 minutes7.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
66.95%
Married or living common-law
33.05%

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 Chatsworth. About 6,960 people living in the province speak English, 35 people speak French, 15 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English6,960
French35
Neither English nor French15
English and French5

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.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English87.3%91.4%
Non-official languages11.2%8.0%
French0.6%0.0%

Religion

Chatsworth is predominantly Christian. About 4,140 of its population is Christian (2,075 males and 2,075 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian59.1%
Hindu0.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Chatsworth

Hospitals

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Chatsworth

Historic Sites

Green Spaces in Chatsworth

NameTypeApprox. Area
Elliot ParkParks0.8 ha
Chelsey Community ParkParks7.8 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chatsworth

According to the 2021 census, Chatsworth has a population of approximately 7,080 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Chatsworth increased by 6.79%.

Chatsworth has a population density of approximately 11.90 people per square kilometre.

Chatsworth covers a land area of approximately 594.44 km².

The median age of the population in Chatsworth is 46.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Chatsworth is Scottish.

The median household income in Chatsworth is $81,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Chatsworth.

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.