Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Timmins has a population of around 41,145 people. The city's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Timmins has decreased by -1.54%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 41,788 | 41,145 | --1.54% |
2026 Population Projection
Timmins's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 41,145 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Population By Genders
The male population of Timmins is around 20,555 while the female population is around 20,590.
Of the 41,145 total population in Timmins, the largest gender is female with around 20,590 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 20,555 | 20,590 | -0.17% |
Is Timmins a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Timmins 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
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Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Population by Age Characteristics
Timmins has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 7.80% of the total population. The city median age is 42.00.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 years | 1,595 7.80% | 1,625 7.90% | 1.85% | 3,220 7.80% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,590 7.70% | 1,545 7.50% | 2.83% | 3,135 7.60% |
| 30 to 34 years | 1,420 6.90% | 1,390 6.80% | 2.11% | 2,810 6.80% |
| 25 to 29 years | 1,405 6.80% | 1,315 6.40% | 6.41% | 2,715 6.60% |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,335 6.50% | 1,345 6.50% | 0.74% | 2,685 6.50% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1,400 6.80% | 1,180 5.70% | 15.71% | 2,580 6.30% |
| 45 to 49 years | 1,285 6.30% | 1,290 6.30% | 0.39% | 2,580 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,260 6.10% | 1,285 6.20% | 1.95% | 2,545 6.20% |
| 65 to 69 years | 1,270 6.20% | 1,255 6.10% | 1.18% | 2,525 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,210 5.90% | 1,295 6.30% | 6.56% | 2,505 6.10% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1,230 6.00% | 1,195 5.80% | 2.85% | 2,420 5.90% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1,195 5.80% | 1,095 5.30% | 8.37% | 2,285 5.60% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,190 5.80% | 1,080 5.20% | 9.24% | 2,270 5.50% |
| 0 to 4 years | 970 4.70% | 980 4.80% | 1.02% | 1,950 4.70% |
| 70 to 74 years | 960 4.70% | 940 4.60% | 2.08% | 1,905 4.60% |
| 75 to 79 years | 590 2.90% | 710 3.40% | 16.90% | 1,300 3.20% |
| 80 to 84 years | 370 1.80% | 540 2.60% | 31.48% | 910 2.20% |
| 85 years and over | 285 1.40% | 520 2.50% | 45.19% | 800 1.90% |
| 85 to 89 years | 215 1.00% | 310 1.50% | 30.65% | 520 1.30% |
| 90 to 94 years | 60 0.30% | 165 0.80% | 63.64% | 220 0.50% |
| 95 to 99 years | 10 0.00% | 35 0.20% | 71.43% | 50 0.10% |
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 65.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 18.10% and 16.20%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Timmins are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age of the population | 40.80% | 43.20% | 42.00% |
| Average age of the population | 40.90% | 42.60% | 41.80% |
| 65 years and over | 16.90% | 19.30% | 18.10% |
| 0 to 14 years | 16.50% | 15.90% | 16.20% |
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Population of Timmins by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Timmins is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Timmins 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 French, which accounts for 29.40% of the total population, followed by Canadian (20.22%), Irish (15.98%), English (13.63%), and Scottish (12.52%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French Canadian, Italian, German, Caucasian (White), and First Nations (North American Indian).
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | 28.91% | 29.91% | 29.40% |
| Canadian | 20.79% | 19.64% | 20.22% |
| Irish | 14.38% | 17.60% | 15.98% |
| English | 13.54% | 13.72% | 13.63% |
| Scottish | 11.44% | 13.60% | 12.52% |
| French Canadian | 8.61% | 9.00% | 8.81% |
| Italian | 5.99% | 6.27% | 6.13% |
| German | 6.29% | 5.59% | 5.94% |
| Caucasian (White) | 5.07% | 5.00% | 5.04% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 3.39% | 3.95% | 3.68% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Timmins's population profile.
About 3.4% of Timmins's population are immigrants (1,370 people).
The top countries of origin for Timmins's immigrant population are United Kingdom (155), Philippines (145), Italy (115), India (115), United States of America (80).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 155 |
| Philippines | 145 |
| Italy | 115 |
| India | 115 |
| United States of America | 80 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 11,650 of Timmins's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 17.90% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.95% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.35%, 6.15%, and 2.65%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 6,410 | 17.90% |
| 1 person | 5,705 | 15.95% |
| 3 persons | 2,625 | 7.35% |
| 4 persons | 2,200 | 6.15% |
| 5 or more persons | 950 | 2.65% |
Income in Timmins
Analyzing income distribution in Timmins can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Timmins is $43,600.
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 Timmins population or around 4,705 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 4,500 and 3,960 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Timmins's median household income is $82,000, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Timmins's median household income is 2,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
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 Timmins
This data sheds light on the distribution of Timmins 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.
53.05% or most of the Timmins population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.15% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.75% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 14.20% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 13,880 | 15,200 | 29,080 | 53.05% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 8,495 | 7,800 | 16,280 | 29.15% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 5,485 | 4,880 | 10,365 | 17.75% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2,970 | 4,795 | 7,765 | 14.20% |
Below national average 14.2% of Timmins's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Timmins
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Timmins. 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 5.38% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 57.03% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.38% |
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 Timmins's population (around 77.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the city, there are 1,095 men and 645 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,740.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 1,095 | 645 | 1,740 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Timmins industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Timmins is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Timmins has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 15%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 535 | 2,675 | 15% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 2,790 | 355 | 15% |
| Retail trade | 1,100 | 1,295 | 11% |
| Educational services | 405 | 1,370 | 8% |
| Construction | 1,195 | 155 | 6% |
| Public administration | 610 | 725 | 6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 450 | 640 | 5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 695 | 275 | 5% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 485 | 435 | 4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 530 | 375 | 4% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 440 | 350 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 470 | 160 | 3% |
| Wholesale trade | 410 | 140 | 3% |
| Finance and insurance | 125 | 295 | 2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 210 | 80 | 1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 135 | 105 | 1% |
| Utilities | 200 | 25 | 1% |
| Information and cultural industries | 115 | 85 | 1% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 90 | 75 | 1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 10 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Timmins residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Timmins: Health care and social assistance (15%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (15%), -45 Retail trade (11%)
Top occupation categories in Timmins: Sales and service occupations (24%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (14%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 7,535 | 6,760 | 14,290 | 74.40% |
| Worked at home | 915 | 1,570 | 2,485 | 12.90% |
| No fixed workplace address | 1,895 | 525 | 2,415 | 12.60% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Timmins 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 Timmins residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Timmins 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 52.40% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 29.80% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 10.50% |
| 60 minutes and over | 5.20% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 2.20% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Timminsshed 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 Timmins's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Timmins. About 27,040 people living in the province speak English, 13,155 people speak French, 405 people speak English and French language, and 50 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 27,040 |
| French | 13,155 |
| English and French | 405 |
| Neither English nor French | 50 |
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 | 57.2% | 77.8% |
| French | 32.5% | 15.7% |
| Non-official languages | 5.2% | 2.4% |
Religion
Timmins is predominantly Christian. About 26,495 of its population is Christian (12,595 males and 12,595 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Muslim, both represent 0.6% and 0.2% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.1% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 65.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% |
| Islam | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Timmins
Hospitals
Schools
- Golden Avenue Public School
- Roland Michener Secondary School
- Timmins Centennial Public School
- École catholique Anicet-Morin
- O'Gorman High School
- École secondaire publique Renaissance
- St. Joseph Separate School
- Bertha Shaw Public School
- École catholique St-Jude
- École catholique Jacques-Cartier
- Pope Francis Elementary School Separate School
- École catholique Sacré-Coeur
- O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School
- École catholique Louis-Rhéaume
- Pinecrest Public School
- Schumacher Public School
- École secondaire catholique Theriault
- Timmins High and Vocational School
- R Ross Beattie Senior Public School
- École publique Lionel-Gauthier
- École catholique St-Dominique
- École catholique St-Gérard
- École catholique Don-Bosco
- W. Earle Miller Public School
Parks
- Leo DelVillano Park
- Mountjoy Historical Participark
- Chatal Park
- Flinstone Park
- Denise Park
- Graham Park
- Bozzer Park
- Schumacher Lions Park
Libraries
Places to Visit in Timmins
Museums
Historic Sites
Green Spaces in Timmins
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Leo DelVillano Park | Parks | 4.9 ha |
| Mountjoy Historical Participark | Parks | 8.3 ha |
| Chatal Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Flinstone Park | Parks | 1.0 ha |
| Denise Park | Parks | 1.6 ha |
| Graham Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Bozzer Park | Parks | 4.0 ha |
| Hersey Lake Conservation Area | Nature Reserves | — |
| Kettle Lakes Provincial Park | Nature Reserves | 1,245.2 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Timmins
According to the 2021 census, Timmins has a population of approximately 41,145 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Timmins decreased by 1.54%.
Timmins has a population density of approximately 13.90 people per square kilometre.
Timmins covers a land area of approximately 2,955.33 km².
The median age of the population in Timmins is 42.00 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Timmins is French.
The median household income in Timmins is $82,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Timmins.
Christian is the predominant religion in Timmins.
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.