Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Oro-Medonte has a population of around 23,017 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Oro-Medonte has increased by 9.42%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 21,036 | 23,017 | +9.42% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.82% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Oro-Medonte's population is projected to reach approximately 25,185 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 43.02 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 23,017 | 25,185 | 43.02 |
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 Oro-Medonte is around 11,665 while the female population is around 11,350.
Of the 23,017 total population in Oro-Medonte, the largest gender is male with around 11,665 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 11,665 | 11,350 | +2.70% |
Is Oro-Medonte a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Oro-Medonte compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Other Towns Near Oro-Medonte
- Springwater (23.2 km)
- Severn (23.5 km)
- Ramara (24.9 km)
- Innisfil (25.5 km)
- Tay (25.9 km)
- Midland (35.1 km)
- Baldwin (35.3 km)
- Georgina (35.8 km)
- Wasaga Beach (37.4 km)
- Penetanguishene (39.4 km)
- Essa (40.1 km)
- Brock (41.8 km)
- Gravenhurst (43.7 km)
- Clearview (45.6 km)
- Bradford West Gwillimbury (47.9 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
Oro-Medonte has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.20% of the total population. The town median age is 47.60.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 years | 1,055 9.00% | 1,055 9.30% | 0.00% | 2,110 9.20% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,025 8.80% | 1,075 9.50% | 4.65% | 2,105 9.10% |
| 65 to 69 years | 880 7.50% | 905 8.00% | 2.76% | 1,790 7.80% |
| 50 to 54 years | 795 6.80% | 880 7.80% | 9.66% | 1,675 7.30% |
| 45 to 49 years | 730 6.30% | 720 6.30% | 1.37% | 1,455 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 years | 690 5.90% | 690 6.10% | 0.00% | 1,380 6.00% |
| 70 to 74 years | 710 6.10% | 670 5.90% | 5.63% | 1,380 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 years | 655 5.60% | 675 5.90% | 2.96% | 1,330 5.80% |
| 15 to 19 years | 670 5.70% | 640 5.60% | 4.48% | 1,310 5.70% |
| 10 to 14 years | 650 5.60% | 615 5.40% | 5.38% | 1,265 5.50% |
| 5 to 9 years | 650 5.60% | 575 5.10% | 11.54% | 1,230 5.30% |
| 30 to 34 years | 575 4.90% | 570 5.00% | 0.87% | 1,140 5.00% |
| 20 to 24 years | 600 5.10% | 515 4.50% | 14.17% | 1,115 4.80% |
| 0 to 4 years | 560 4.80% | 495 4.40% | 11.61% | 1,055 4.60% |
| 25 to 29 years | 485 4.20% | 430 3.80% | 11.34% | 920 4.00% |
| 75 to 79 years | 505 4.30% | 410 3.60% | 18.81% | 915 4.00% |
| 80 to 84 years | 270 2.30% | 250 2.20% | 7.41% | 515 2.20% |
| 85 years and over | 150 1.30% | 175 1.50% | 14.29% | 325 1.40% |
| 85 to 89 years | 105 0.90% | 115 1.00% | 8.70% | 220 1.00% |
| 90 to 94 years | 35 0.30% | 45 0.40% | 22.22% | 80 0.30% |
| Median age of the population | 47 47.20% | 48 48.40% | 2.07% | 48 47.60% |
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 63.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 21.40% and 15.40%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Oro-Medonte are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of the population | 43.90% | 44.70% | 44.30% |
| 65 years and over | 21.50% | 21.30% | 21.40% |
| 0 to 14 years | 15.90% | 14.80% | 15.40% |
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Population of Oro-Medonte by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Oro-Medonte is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Oro-Medonte 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 36.03% of the total population, followed by Scottish (29.22%), Irish (25.97%), Canadian (17.56%), and German (10.07%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Italian, Dutch, British Isles, and Polish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 36.03% | 36.02% | 36.03% |
| Scottish | 28.24% | 30.25% | 29.22% |
| Irish | 25.53% | 26.41% | 25.97% |
| Canadian | 18.42% | 16.67% | 17.56% |
| German | 10.63% | 9.44% | 10.07% |
| French | 8.65% | 9.39% | 9.02% |
| Italian | 5.51% | 6.17% | 5.84% |
| Dutch | 5.94% | 5.29% | 5.62% |
| British Isles | 4.82% | 5.69% | 5.25% |
| Polish | 3.10% | 3.40% | 3.25% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Oro-Medonte's population profile.
About 9.0% of Oro-Medonte's population are immigrants (2,060 people).
The top countries of origin for Oro-Medonte's immigrant population are United Kingdom (670), Germany (195), United States of America (150), Netherlands (90), Poland (80).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 670 |
| Germany | 195 |
| United States of America | 150 |
| Netherlands | 90 |
| Poland | 80 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 8,345 of Oro-Medonte's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 20.60% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 8.60% of the population. 1 person, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.35%, 8.00%, and 4.45%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 3,560 | 20.60% |
| 4 persons | 1,490 | 8.60% |
| 1 person | 1,440 | 8.35% |
| 3 persons | 1,380 | 8.00% |
| 5 or more persons | 765 | 4.45% |
Income in Oro-Medonte
Analyzing income distribution in Oro-Medonte can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Oro-Medonte 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 Oro-Medonte population or around 2,455 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 2,410 and 2,030 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Oro-Medonte's median household income is $114,000, according to 2020 data.
Above national average Oro-Medonte's median household income is 30,000 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 Oro-Medonte
This data sheds light on the distribution of Oro-Medonte 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.
64.15% or most of the Oro-Medonte population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 25.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.00% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.90% has No certificate, diploma or degree.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 9,320 | 10,570 | 19,890 | 64.15% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 4,395 | 3,895 | 8,295 | 25.95% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2,995 | 4,745 | 7,745 | 25.00% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 2,075 | 1,250 | 3,325 | 9.90% |
Below national average 25.0% of Oro-Medonte's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Oro-Medonte
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Oro-Medonte. 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 6.91% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 56.38% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.91% |
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 Oro-Medonte's population (around 65.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 1,585 men and 985 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 2,575.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 1,585 | 985 | 2,575 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Oro-Medonte industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Oro-Medonte is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Oro-Medonte has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 9%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 325 | 1,390 | 14% |
| Construction | 1,160 | 225 | 11% |
| Retail trade | 550 | 595 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 760 | 235 | 8% |
| Educational services | 275 | 660 | 8% |
| Public administration | 535 | 410 | 8% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 440 | 375 | 7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 270 | 370 | 5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 325 | 175 | 4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 265 | 220 | 4% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 295 | 170 | 4% |
| Wholesale trade | 300 | 115 | 3% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 195 | 125 | 3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 165 | 150 | 3% |
| Finance and insurance | 120 | 190 | 3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 190 | 115 | 3% |
| Information and cultural industries | 95 | 75 | 1% |
| Utilities | 100 | 35 | 1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 35 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 25 | 10 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Oro-Medonte residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Oro-Medonte: Health care and social assistance (14%), Construction (11%), -45 Retail trade (9%)
Top occupation categories in Oro-Medonte: Sales and service occupations (21%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%), Business, finance and administration occupations (16%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 3,405 | 3,200 | 6,605 | 60.40% |
| Worked at home | 1,230 | 1,465 | 2,695 | 24.60% |
| No fixed workplace address | 1,305 | 310 | 1,615 | 14.80% |
| Worked outside Canada | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0.20% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Oro-Medonte 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 Oro-Medonte residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Oro-Medonte 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 41.50% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 19.50% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 18.90% |
| 60 minutes and over | 13.50% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 6.60% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Oro-Medonteshed 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 Oro-Medonte's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Oro-Medonte. About 22,600 people living in the province speak English, 295 people speak French, 40 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 25 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 22,600 |
| French | 295 |
| Neither English nor French | 40 |
| English and French | 25 |
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 | 91.8% | 97.5% |
| Non-official languages | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| French | 1.3% | 0.3% |
Religion
Oro-Medonte is predominantly Christian. About 12,050 of its population is Christian (5,765 males and 5,765 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Jewish with 0.5% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Buddhist, both represent 0.4% and 0.2% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.2% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 52.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% |
| Islam | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% |
Points of Interest in Oro-Medonte
Hospitals
Schools
- Barrie Montessori School
- W. R. Best Memorial Public School
- Eastview Secondary Public School
- Forest Hill Public School
- Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School
- Cundles Heights Public School
- Barrie North Collegiate Institute
- Johnson Street Public School
- École secondaire catholique Nouvelle-Alliance
- Emma King Elementary School
- The Good Shepherd Catholic School
Parks
- Sunnidale Park
- Kearsey Park
- Redpath Park
- Archie Goodall Park
- College Heights Park
- St Vincent Park
- Victoria Park
- Morningstar park
- Orr Lake Park
- Mara Provincial Park
- McRae Point Provincial Park
- Londsdale Park
- Georgian Fields
- Cheltenham Park
- Hickling Park
- Maitland Park
- Steel Street Park
- Robin Court Park
- Osprey Ridge Park
- Stollar Park
- Radenhurst Park
- Sam Cancilla Park
- Heritage Park
- Kempenfelt Park
Libraries
- Chippewas of Rama First Nation Public Library
- Ramara Township Public Library - Atherley Branch
- Barrie Public Library - Downtown Branch
Community Centres
Places to Visit in Oro-Medonte
Museums
- Coldwater Canadiana [woodrow homestead]
- The Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum
- Simcoe County Museum
- Stephen Leacock Museum
- Orillia Art Musuem
Attractions
Historic Sites
- Barrie Memorial Cenotaph To Fallen Heroes
- Memorial Arch
- Mnjikaning Fish Weirs
- Ribbons of Steel Plaque
- Golden Leaves - A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot
- The Huron Fish Weirs
- Regan House
- Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church
Theatres
- Five Points Theatre
- Entertainment Centre
- Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation
- Rotary Aqua Theatre
- Orillia Opera House
- Meridian Place
- Bishop Taylor Price Chapel
- The Phyllis Weisfeld Theatre
Green Spaces in Oro-Medonte
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnidale Park | Parks | 35.4 ha |
| Kearsey Park | Parks | 1.4 ha |
| Redpath Park | Parks | 0.6 ha |
| Archie Goodall Park | Parks | 0.6 ha |
| College Heights Park | Parks | 1.2 ha |
| St Vincent Park | Parks | 1.0 ha |
| Victoria Park | Parks | 1.1 ha |
| Morningstar park | Parks | 3.1 ha |
| Orr Lake Park | Parks | 0.7 ha |
| Mara Provincial Park | Parks | 45.5 ha |
| McRae Point Provincial Park | Parks | 136.6 ha |
| Londsdale Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Georgian Fields | Parks | 4.8 ha |
| Hardwood Ski and Bike | Nature Reserves | 183.6 ha |
| Springwater Provincial Park | Nature Reserves | 193.7 ha |
| Bass Lake Provincial Park | Nature Reserves | 65.8 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oro-Medonte
According to the 2021 census, Oro-Medonte has a population of approximately 23,017 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Oro-Medonte increased by 9.42%.
Oro-Medonte has a population density of approximately 39.30 people per square kilometre.
Oro-Medonte covers a land area of approximately 585.42 km².
The median age of the population in Oro-Medonte is 47.60 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Oro-Medonte is English.
The median household income in Oro-Medonte is $114,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Oro-Medonte.
Christian is the predominant religion in Oro-Medonte.
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.