London, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of London. It is a city in Canada that encompasses a land area of 420.50 km2. The city has a population density of 1004.30 people per km2.

We highlight the London city'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, London has a population of around 422,324 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 10.03%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
383,822422,324 +10.03%

Population By Genders

The male population of London is around 206,375 while the female population is around 215,950.

Of the 422,324 total population in London, the largest gender is female with around 215,950 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
206,375215,950 +4.43%

Population by Age Characteristics

London has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 25 to 29 years old, accounting for 8.00% of the total population. The city median age is 38.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
25 to 29 years17,505 8.50%16,430 7.60% 6.14%33,935 8.00%
20 to 24 years15,915 7.70%14,915 6.90% 6.28%30,825 7.30%
30 to 34 years15,260 7.40%15,400 7.10% 0.91%30,660 7.30%
35 to 39 years14,060 6.80%14,760 6.80% 4.74%28,815 6.80%
55 to 59 years13,495 6.50%14,460 6.70% 6.67%27,960 6.60%
60 to 64 years12,565 6.10%13,995 6.50% 10.22%26,560 6.30%
40 to 44 years12,720 6.20%13,355 6.20% 4.75%26,080 6.20%
50 to 54 years12,190 5.90%12,775 5.90% 4.58%24,965 5.90%
45 to 49 years11,960 5.80%12,560 5.80% 4.78%24,520 5.80%
10 to 14 years12,620 6.10%11,780 5.50% 6.66%24,405 5.80%
15 to 19 years12,235 5.90%11,685 5.40% 4.50%23,920 5.70%
5 to 9 years12,225 5.90%11,460 5.30% 6.26%23,685 5.60%
65 to 69 years10,365 5.00%12,315 5.70% 15.83%22,680 5.40%
0 to 4 years10,680 5.20%10,250 4.70% 4.03%20,930 5.00%
70 to 74 years8,855 4.30%10,565 4.90% 16.19%19,425 4.60%
75 to 79 years6,005 2.90%7,365 3.40% 18.47%13,365 3.20%
85 years and over3,755 1.80%6,605 3.10% 43.15%10,355 2.50%
80 to 84 years3,965 1.90%5,275 2.40% 24.83%9,235 2.20%
85 to 89 years2,420 1.20%3,795 1.80% 36.23%6,220 1.50%
90 to 94 years1,060 0.50%2,010 0.90% 47.26%3,065 0.70%
95 to 99 years255 0.10%705 0.30% 63.83%960 0.20%
100 years and over25 0.00%95 0.00% 73.68%115 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the city'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 65.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 17.80% and 16.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years66.80%65.00%65.90%
Average age of the population39.40%41.90%40.70%
Median age of the population37.20%40.40%38.80%
65 years and over16.00%19.50%17.80%
0 to 14 years17.20%15.50%16.30%

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Population of London by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of London is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. London 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 21.92% of the total population, followed by Scottish (17.42%), Irish (16.78%), Canadian (12.06%), and German (9.32%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Dutch, Italian, British Isles, and Indian (India).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English21.58%22.26%21.92%
Scottish17.04%17.79%17.42%
Irish15.98%17.55%16.78%
Canadian12.26%11.86%12.06%
German8.96%9.66%9.32%
French6.31%6.84%6.58%
Dutch4.95%5.07%5.01%
Italian4.47%4.44%4.45%
British Isles4.18%4.36%4.27%
Indian (India)4.19%3.31%3.74%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 85,275 of London's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 16.70% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.50% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.30%, 6.40%, and 4.05%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons58,31516.70%
1 person54,23015.50%
3 persons25,4707.30%
4 persons22,4156.40%
5 or more persons14,2254.05%

Income in London

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within London is $39,600.

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 city's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of London population or around 250,935 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 225,445 and 186,415 people, respectively.

Household Income

The London's median household income is $76,500, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the city'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 city's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in London

This data sheds light on the distribution of London 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.

62.90% or most of the London population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.05% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 25.10% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.90% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree163,895188,190352,08062.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher81,37597,370178,74532.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate76,58569,160145,74525.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree36,73534,66571,40011.90%

Employment in London

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in London. 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 8.18% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate53.56%
Unemployment rate8.18%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the city who work as an employee. The majority of London's population (around 70.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the city, there are 16,960 men and 10,100 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 27,055.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed16,96010,10027,055

Employment Industry Sectors

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

London has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 12%, followed by Manufacturing at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance7,05024,73515%
Retail trade12,25512,77512%
Manufacturing15,6805,89010%
Educational services7,03512,7259%
Professional, scientific and technical services9,1956,6257%
Construction12,6601,5557%
Accommodation and food services6,1207,2606%
Finance and insurance5,1456,5255%
Transportation and warehousing8,3952,1055%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services5,5704,0755%
Other services (except public administration)3,7004,2554%
Public administration3,6203,6153%
Wholesale trade4,0101,8503%
Real estate and rental and leasing1,9201,6802%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1,8451,6402%
Information and cultural industries1,9301,2702%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1,0205151%
Utilities6102400%
Management of companies and enterprises2402300%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction220400%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the city. 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 work58,56057,235115,79562.20%
Worked at home21,85025,29047,14025.30%
No fixed workplace address16,8855,48022,36012.00%
Worked outside Canada5152257400.40%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes43.00%
Less than 15 minutes34.40%
30 to 44 minutes13.70%
60 minutes and over4.60%
45 to 59 minutes4.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Londonshed 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 city's social fabric. We can gain insights into London's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
53.04%
Married or living common-law
46.96%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights city'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 London. About 403,125 people living in the province speak English, 7,885 people speak Neither English nor French, 4,850 people speak French language, and 2,360 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English403,125
Neither English nor French7,885
French4,850
English and French2,360

Religion

London is predominantly Christian. About 203,220 of its population is Christian (92,560 males and 92,560 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 8.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 2.1% and 1.0% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.9% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian48.8%
Islam8.4%
Hindu2.1%
Sikh1.0%
Buddhist0.9%
Jewish0.5%