Toronto, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Toronto. It is a city in Canada that encompasses a land area of 631.10 km2. The city has a population density of 4427.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Toronto 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, Toronto has a population of around 2,794,356 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 2.30%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,731,5712,794,356 +2.30%

Population By Genders

The male population of Toronto is around 1,350,865 while the female population is around 1,443,490.

Of the 2,794,356 total population in Toronto, the largest gender is female with around 1,443,490 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,350,8651,443,490 +6.42%

Population by Age Characteristics

Toronto has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 8.80% of the total population. The city median age is 39.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
30 to 34 years122,845 9.10%123,935 8.60% 0.88%246,785 8.80%
25 to 29 years121,370 9.00%122,585 8.50% 0.99%243,955 8.70%
35 to 39 years105,070 7.80%108,740 7.50% 3.38%213,810 7.70%
55 to 59 years92,710 6.90%98,665 6.80% 6.04%191,380 6.80%
40 to 44 years88,905 6.60%96,910 6.70% 8.26%185,820 6.60%
20 to 24 years93,740 6.90%91,915 6.40% 1.95%185,650 6.60%
50 to 54 years87,130 6.40%96,925 6.70% 10.11%184,060 6.60%
45 to 49 years82,600 6.10%93,275 6.50% 11.44%175,875 6.30%
60 to 64 years81,960 6.10%88,970 6.20% 7.88%170,935 6.10%
65 to 69 years65,525 4.90%76,025 5.30% 13.81%141,550 5.10%
15 to 19 years69,135 5.10%65,675 4.50% 5.00%134,810 4.80%
10 to 14 years67,665 5.00%64,040 4.40% 5.36%131,710 4.70%
5 to 9 years66,350 4.90%62,690 4.30% 5.52%129,040 4.60%
0 to 4 years63,380 4.70%60,170 4.20% 5.06%123,550 4.40%
70 to 74 years53,985 4.00%64,930 4.50% 16.86%118,910 4.30%
75 to 79 years36,035 2.70%45,850 3.20% 21.41%81,880 2.90%
85 years and over26,455 2.00%45,400 3.10% 41.73%71,855 2.60%
80 to 84 years26,000 1.90%36,785 2.50% 29.32%62,790 2.20%
85 to 89 years16,995 1.30%25,435 1.80% 33.18%42,430 1.50%
90 to 94 years7,545 0.60%14,610 1.00% 48.36%22,155 0.80%
95 to 99 years1,720 0.10%4,675 0.30% 63.21%6,400 0.20%
100 years and over195 0.00%680 0.00% 71.32%875 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 69.20% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 17.10% and 13.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years70.00%68.40%69.20%
Average age of the population40.30%42.60%41.50%
Median age of the population38.40%41.20%39.60%
65 years and over15.40%18.60%17.10%
0 to 14 years14.60%12.90%13.80%

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Population of Toronto by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Toronto is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Toronto 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 Chinese, which accounts for 10.78% of the total population, followed by English (8.87%), Irish (8.22%), Scottish (7.65%), and Indian (India) (6.60%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Italian, Canadian, Filipino, German, and French.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Chinese10.35%11.19%10.78%
English9.16%8.60%8.87%
Irish8.23%8.21%8.22%
Scottish7.75%7.55%7.65%
Indian (India)7.00%6.22%6.60%
Italian6.14%6.00%6.06%
Canadian6.31%5.70%6.00%
Filipino5.18%6.48%5.85%
German3.96%3.82%3.89%
French3.13%3.08%3.10%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 542,625 of Toronto's population live in a apartment in a building that has five or more storeys. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 16.60% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 15.20% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.70%, 6.35%, and 4.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person385,76516.60%
2 persons353,41515.20%
3 persons178,2257.70%
4 persons147,3606.35%
5 or more persons96,1204.15%

Income in Toronto

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Toronto is $39,200.

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

Most of Toronto population or around 1,696,765 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 1,331,915 and 1,167,935 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Toronto's median household income is $84,000, 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 Toronto

This data sheds light on the distribution of Toronto 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.

67.45% or most of the Toronto population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 45.25% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 21.20% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.45% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,238,5301,405,6802,644,20567.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher827,190940,7651,767,95045.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate444,595415,135859,72521.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree232,505244,115476,63011.45%

Employment in Toronto

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Toronto. 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 8.84% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate55.01%
Unemployment rate8.84%

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 Toronto's population (around 67.20%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the city, there are 147,240 men and 92,690 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 239,925.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed147,24092,690239,925

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Toronto has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Professional, scientific and technical services114,91590,96514%
Health care and social assistance37,860125,61011%
Retail trade68,15573,4209%
Finance and insurance63,06060,4358%
Educational services37,80569,6707%
Manufacturing63,45034,1356%
Construction72,07010,9656%
Accommodation and food services40,03042,1305%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services40,48034,6105%
Transportation and warehousing51,52015,8104%
Other services (except public administration)23,19037,8254%
Information and cultural industries34,70526,1404%
Public administration24,56530,4004%
Wholesale trade27,73017,6503%
Real estate and rental and leasing22,16518,8803%
Arts, entertainment and recreation17,43015,9752%
Management of companies and enterprises4,4654,7151%
Utilities4,0752,0400%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1,4801,0850%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1,3356600%

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 work323,655325,525649,18549.60%
Worked at home245,515264,720510,24039.00%
No fixed workplace address102,34539,945142,29010.90%
Worked outside Canada3,9902,4106,3950.50%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Toronto 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 minutes31.80%
30 to 44 minutes28.10%
Less than 15 minutes16.50%
60 minutes and over12.50%
45 to 59 minutes11.20%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
50.35%
Married or living common-law
49.65%

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 Toronto. About 2,590,345 people living in the province speak English, 121,390 people speak Neither English nor French, 38,695 people speak French language, and 22,190 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,590,345
Neither English nor French121,390
French38,695
English and French22,190

Religion

Toronto is predominantly Christian. About 1,274,450 of its population is Christian (580,640 males and 580,640 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 9.6% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 6.2% and 3.6% of the population, while Buddhist represent 2.3% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian46.2%
Islam9.6%
Hindu6.2%
Jewish3.6%
Buddhist2.3%
Sikh0.8%