Tillsonburg, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Tillsonburg. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 22.20 km2. The town has a population density of 838.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Tillsonburg 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, Tillsonburg has a population of around 18,615 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 17.28%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
15,87218,615 +17.28%

Population By Genders

The male population of Tillsonburg is around 8,880 while the female population is around 9,735.

Of the 18,615 total population in Tillsonburg, the largest gender is female with around 9,735 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
8,8809,735 +8.78%

Population by Age Characteristics

Tillsonburg has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 7.50% of the total population. The town median age is 49.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years630 7.10%770 7.90% 18.18%1,405 7.50%
70 to 74 years635 7.20%760 7.80% 16.45%1,395 7.50%
60 to 64 years610 6.90%760 7.80% 19.74%1,370 7.40%
55 to 59 years590 6.60%690 7.10% 14.49%1,280 6.90%
50 to 54 years560 6.30%535 5.50% 4.46%1,095 5.90%
75 to 79 years475 5.30%605 6.20% 21.49%1,080 5.80%
30 to 34 years490 5.50%520 5.30% 5.77%1,010 5.40%
35 to 39 years495 5.60%495 5.10% 0.00%990 5.30%
40 to 44 years460 5.20%530 5.40% 13.21%985 5.30%
45 to 49 years505 5.70%470 4.80% 6.93%980 5.30%
25 to 29 years490 5.50%480 4.90% 2.04%970 5.20%
15 to 19 years475 5.30%490 5.00% 3.06%965 5.20%
20 to 24 years480 5.40%415 4.30% 13.54%895 4.80%
0 to 4 years445 5.00%440 4.50% 1.12%885 4.80%
10 to 14 years455 5.10%430 4.40% 5.49%885 4.80%
5 to 9 years435 4.90%425 4.40% 2.30%860 4.60%
85 years and over305 3.40%515 5.30% 40.78%820 4.40%
80 to 84 years350 3.90%400 4.10% 12.50%750 4.00%
85 to 89 years205 2.30%335 3.40% 38.81%540 2.90%
90 to 94 years70 0.80%125 1.30% 44.00%195 1.00%
95 to 99 years25 0.30%50 0.50% 50.00%75 0.40%

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 56.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 29.30% and 14.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population47.20%51.60%49.20%
Average age of the population45.40%48.20%46.90%
65 years and over27.00%31.40%29.30%
0 to 14 years15.00%13.40%14.10%

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Population of Tillsonburg by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Tillsonburg is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Tillsonburg 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 27.74% of the total population, followed by Canadian (18.12%), Scottish (17.57%), Irish (15.11%), and German (14.89%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Dutch, Belgian, French, Hungarian, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English27.82%27.60%27.74%
Canadian17.05%19.10%18.12%
Scottish17.79%17.37%17.57%
Irish14.82%15.37%15.11%
German14.48%15.32%14.89%
Dutch7.81%7.82%7.84%
Belgian7.75%7.35%7.57%
French6.90%6.72%6.81%
Hungarian5.36%6.03%5.74%
British Isles5.47%5.56%5.52%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 5,575 of Tillsonburg's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.65% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.15%, 5.35%, and 2.80%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3,30020.05%
1 person2,57515.65%
3 persons1,0156.15%
4 persons8805.35%
5 or more persons4602.80%

Income in Tillsonburg

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Tillsonburg 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 town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Tillsonburg population or around 11,840 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 10,985 and 8,990 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Tillsonburg's median household income is $73,500, 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 Tillsonburg

This data sheds light on the distribution of Tillsonburg 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.

47.60% or most of the Tillsonburg population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.15% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.30% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 13.20% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree5,0256,26511,29547.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate3,9704,0508,02533.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree2,5702,4104,97519.30%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,3001,8303,13013.20%

Employment in Tillsonburg

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Tillsonburg. 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 6.22% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate47.32%
Unemployment rate6.22%

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 Tillsonburg's population (around 77.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 535 men and 375 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 910.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed535375910

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Tillsonburg has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (24%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 13%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing1,38564024%
Retail trade47562013%
Health care and social assistance13080011%
Construction6151159%
Accommodation and food services1753606%
Transportation and warehousing2401204%
Educational services602854%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1901404%
Other services (except public administration)1501654%
Professional, scientific and technical services1351654%
Public administration1351103%
Wholesale trade150853%
Finance and insurance751553%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting100952%
Arts, entertainment and recreation65301%
Real estate and rental and leasing50351%
Information and cultural industries30351%
Utilities60101%
Management of companies and enterprises0100%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1000%

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 work2,7702,7355,50574.20%
Worked at home42054095512.90%
No fixed workplace address69025094512.70%
Worked outside Canada00100.10%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Tillsonburg 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
Less than 15 minutes51.10%
15 to 29 minutes21.60%
30 to 44 minutes14.90%
45 to 59 minutes6.40%
60 minutes and over5.80%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
59.62%
Married or living common-law
40.38%

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 Tillsonburg. About 18,230 people living in the province speak English, 165 people speak French, 40 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 15 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English18,230
French165
Neither English nor French40
English and French15

Religion

Tillsonburg is predominantly Christian. About 11,020 of its population is Christian (5,040 males and 5,040 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Hindu, both represent 0.5% and 0.2% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.1% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian60.2%
Buddhist0.8%
Islam0.5%
Hindu0.2%
Sikh0.1%
Jewish0.0%