Oakville, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Oakville. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 138.94 km2. The town has a population density of 1538.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Oakville 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, Oakville has a population of around 213,759 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 10.28%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
193,832213,759 +10.28%

Population By Genders

The male population of Oakville is around 103,480 while the female population is around 110,280.

Of the 213,759 total population in Oakville, the largest gender is female with around 110,280 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
103,480110,280 +6.17%

Population by Age Characteristics

Oakville has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 45 to 49 years old, accounting for 8.30% of the total population. The town median age is 41.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
45 to 49 years8,410 8.10%9,370 8.50% 10.25%17,780 8.30%
50 to 54 years8,595 8.30%9,015 8.20% 4.66%17,615 8.20%
15 to 19 years8,535 8.20%8,135 7.40% 4.69%16,665 7.80%
10 to 14 years8,300 8.00%7,985 7.20% 3.80%16,285 7.60%
55 to 59 years7,545 7.30%7,705 7.00% 2.08%15,255 7.10%
40 to 44 years6,805 6.60%8,295 7.50% 17.96%15,105 7.10%
20 to 24 years6,875 6.60%6,500 5.90% 5.45%13,375 6.30%
5 to 9 years6,535 6.30%6,345 5.80% 2.91%12,875 6.00%
35 to 39 years5,870 5.70%6,885 6.20% 14.74%12,755 6.00%
60 to 64 years6,175 6.00%6,510 5.90% 5.15%12,680 5.90%
30 to 34 years4,865 4.70%5,445 4.90% 10.65%10,315 4.80%
25 to 29 years5,175 5.00%5,000 4.50% 3.38%10,175 4.80%
65 to 69 years4,490 4.30%5,170 4.70% 13.15%9,665 4.50%
0 to 4 years4,710 4.60%4,570 4.10% 2.97%9,280 4.30%
70 to 74 years3,760 3.60%4,580 4.20% 17.90%8,345 3.90%
75 to 79 years2,915 2.80%3,385 3.10% 13.88%6,300 2.90%
85 years and over1,845 1.80%2,915 2.60% 36.71%4,760 2.20%
80 to 84 years2,070 2.00%2,465 2.20% 16.02%4,530 2.10%
85 to 89 years1,215 1.20%1,695 1.50% 28.32%2,910 1.40%
90 to 94 years515 0.50%940 0.90% 45.21%1,455 0.70%
95 to 99 years100 0.10%255 0.20% 60.78%360 0.20%

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 66.30% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 18.00% and 15.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population40.80%42.80%41.60%
Average age of the population39.50%41.20%40.40%
0 to 14 years18.90%17.10%18.00%
65 years and over14.60%16.80%15.70%

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Population of Oakville by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Oakville is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Oakville 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 14.43% of the total population, followed by Irish (11.71%), Scottish (11.42%), Chinese (10.71%), and Canadian (8.04%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Indian (India), Italian, German, French, and Polish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English14.53%14.34%14.43%
Irish11.41%12.00%11.71%
Scottish11.51%11.33%11.42%
Chinese10.35%11.06%10.71%
Canadian8.25%7.84%8.04%
Indian (India)7.59%7.23%7.40%
Italian7.57%6.89%7.22%
German5.67%5.59%5.63%
French4.38%4.64%4.51%
Polish4.02%4.14%4.08%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 43,130 of Oakville's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 13.95% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.30% of the population. 3 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.55%, 9.15%, and 6.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons20,49013.95%
4 persons16,66011.30%
3 persons14,0409.55%
1 person13,4259.15%
5 or more persons8,9506.10%

Income in Oakville

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Oakville is $47,200.

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 Oakville population or around 100,375 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 78,585 and 73,610 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Oakville's median household income is $128,000, 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 Oakville

This data sheds light on the distribution of Oakville 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.

75.90% or most of the Oakville population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 54.45% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 17.40% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 6.70% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree100,415111,265211,68575.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher72,43578,770151,20554.45%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate25,63526,45552,09017.40%
No certificate, diploma or degree10,46010,88021,3356.70%

Employment in Oakville

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Oakville. 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 7.63% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate57.57%
Unemployment rate7.63%

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 Oakville's population (around 65.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 12,745 men and 8,055 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 20,800.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed12,7458,05520,800

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Oakville has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The Finance and insurance sector comes second at 10%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Professional, scientific and technical services10,1406,86515%
Finance and insurance6,4955,30510%
Retail trade5,7305,89510%
Health care and social assistance2,4758,1759%
Educational services2,2755,8607%
Manufacturing4,8902,5357%
Wholesale trade3,5202,2705%
Construction4,5909455%
Accommodation and food services2,1752,7954%
Transportation and warehousing2,9551,2404%
Public administration1,9052,1304%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1,9851,6953%
Real estate and rental and leasing1,7801,6853%
Other services (except public administration)1,3402,0953%
Information and cultural industries2,0051,1903%
Arts, entertainment and recreation9901,0352%
Management of companies and enterprises4455701%
Utilities5552251%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3101600%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1301750%

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 work23,79022,76546,55546.60%
Worked at home22,58022,31544,88544.90%
No fixed workplace address5,5802,1857,7607.80%
Worked outside Canada5202207400.70%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Oakville 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 minutes32.20%
Less than 15 minutes27.40%
30 to 44 minutes22.10%
45 to 59 minutes9.30%
60 minutes and over8.90%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
61.48%
Married or living common-law
38.52%

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 Oakville. About 202,470 people living in the province speak English, 4,760 people speak Neither English nor French, 3,270 people speak French language, and 2,410 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English202,470
Neither English nor French4,760
French3,270
English and French2,410

Religion

Oakville is predominantly Christian. About 111,530 of its population is Christian (52,170 males and 52,170 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 10.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 4.5% and 1.9% of the population, while Buddhist represent 1.1% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian52.6%
Islam10.4%
Hindu4.5%
Sikh1.9%
Buddhist1.1%
Jewish0.6%