Vaughan, ON Population 2026: 323,103 People

Name: 2021 Census Population and Demographics Profile for Vaughan
Creator: Statistics Canada
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This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Vaughan. It is a city in Canada that encompasses a land area of 272.44 km². The city has a population density of 1185.90 people per km².

We highlight the Vaughan city's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Vaughan on the Map

The map and listings below are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors, not Statistics Canada, and may be incomplete depending on how thoroughly the area has been mapped.

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Vaughan has a population of around 323,103 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Vaughan has increased by 5.51%.

Population in 2016	Population in 2021	Difference
306,233	323,103	+5.51%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.08% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Vaughan's population is projected to reach approximately 340,902 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,251.29 people per km².

Population in 2021	Projected Population in 2026	Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
323,103	340,902	1,251.29

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 Vaughan is around 157,535 while the female population is around 165,570.

Of the 323,103 total population in Vaughan, the largest gender is female with around 165,570 women within the population.

Male	Female	Difference
157,535	165,570	+4.85%

Is Vaughan a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Vaughan compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

12.5%

Unemployment rate

0.3 pts above the province

57.7%

Employment rate

2.6 pts above the province

65.9%

Participation rate

3.1 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$124,000

Median household income

$33,000 above the province

6.4%

Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)

3.7 pts below the province

Commute

55.3%

Commute under 30 minutes

6.7 pts below the province

88.8%

Commute by car

5.2 pts above the province

6.5%

Commute by public transit

2.1 pts below the province

Housing Character

62.5%

Single-detached houses

8.9 pts above the province

18.8%

Apartments (any building size)

12.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

3.10 people

Average household size

0.50people above the province

15.2%

One-person households

11.3 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Cities Near Vaughan

Markham (16.7 km)
Toronto (19.4 km)
Brampton (22.3 km)
Mississauga (24.7 km)
Pickering (35.3 km)
Oshawa (54.4 km)
Burlington (56.5 km)
Guelph (64.3 km)
Hamilton (66.0 km)
Barrie (67.5 km)
St. Catharines (74.3 km)
Thorold (78.9 km)
Cambridge (79.6 km)
Niagara Falls (85.1 km)
Kitchener (86.6 km)

Population by Age Characteristics

Vaughan has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 50 to 54 years old, accounting for 8.00% of the total population. The city median age is 41.60.

Data	Male	Female	Difference	Total
50 to 54 years	12,370 7.90%	13,360 8.10%	7.41%	25,730 8.00%
55 to 59 years	11,885 7.50%	12,295 7.40%	3.33%	24,185 7.50%
45 to 49 years	11,135 7.10%	12,710 7.70%	12.39%	23,845 7.40%
15 to 19 years	11,420 7.20%	10,880 6.60%	4.73%	22,300 6.90%
20 to 24 years	11,115 7.10%	10,575 6.40%	4.86%	21,695 6.70%
40 to 44 years	9,755 6.20%	11,330 6.80%	13.90%	21,085 6.50%
10 to 14 years	10,770 6.80%	10,200 6.20%	5.29%	20,970 6.50%
60 to 64 years	9,710 6.20%	10,420 6.30%	6.81%	20,130 6.20%
25 to 29 years	10,320 6.60%	9,680 5.80%	6.20%	20,000 6.20%
35 to 39 years	9,385 6.00%	10,320 6.20%	9.06%	19,705 6.10%
30 to 34 years	9,025 5.70%	9,420 5.70%	4.19%	18,450 5.70%
5 to 9 years	9,165 5.80%	8,775 5.30%	4.26%	17,945 5.60%
65 to 69 years	7,285 4.60%	8,385 5.10%	13.12%	15,665 4.80%
0 to 4 years	7,370 4.70%	7,000 4.20%	5.02%	14,375 4.40%
70 to 74 years	6,605 4.20%	7,425 4.50%	11.04%	14,035 4.30%
75 to 79 years	4,200 2.70%	4,710 2.80%	10.83%	8,915 2.80%
80 to 84 years	3,235 2.10%	3,960 2.40%	18.31%	7,190 2.20%
85 years and over	2,770 1.80%	4,105 2.50%	32.52%	6,880 2.10%
85 to 89 years	1,870 1.20%	2,460 1.50%	23.98%	4,325 1.30%
90 to 94 years	720 0.50%	1,240 0.70%	41.94%	1,965 0.60%
95 to 99 years	165 0.10%	370 0.20%	55.41%	530 0.20%

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 67.20% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 16.50% and 16.30%, respectively.

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

Data	Male	Female	Total
Median age of the population	40.00%	42.80%	41.60%
Average age of the population	39.90%	41.70%	40.90%
0 to 14 years	17.30%	15.70%	16.50%
65 years and over	15.30%	17.30%	16.30%

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Population of Vaughan by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Vaughan is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Vaughan 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 Italian, which accounts for 26.46% of the total population, followed by Chinese (8.48%), Jewish (7.88%), Russian (5.68%), and Canadian (5.53%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Indian (India), Polish, Filipino, Portuguese, and English.

Ethnicity and Origin	Male	Female	Percentage in Population
Italian	26.81%	26.13%	26.46%
Chinese	8.34%	8.60%	8.48%
Jewish	8.00%	7.76%	7.88%
Russian	5.45%	5.90%	5.68%
Canadian	5.80%	5.28%	5.53%
Indian (India)	5.46%	5.33%	5.39%
Polish	3.01%	3.14%	3.08%
Filipino	2.40%	3.01%	2.72%
Portuguese	2.56%	2.61%	2.58%
English	2.61%	2.53%	2.57%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Vaughan's population profile.

About 46.4% of Vaughan's population are immigrants (149,235 people).

The top countries of origin for Vaughan's immigrant population are Italy (21,830), China (12,545), India (10,265), Russian Federation (6,920), Iran (6,820).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of Birth	Population
Italy	21,830
China	12,545
India	10,265
Russian Federation	6,920
Iran	6,820

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 64,995 of Vaughan's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 13.15% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.75% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 1 person households account for 9.50%, 8.00%, and 7.60%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in Household	Total	Percentage
2 persons	27,310	13.15%
4 persons	24,440	11.75%
3 persons	19,725	9.50%
5 or more persons	16,660	8.00%
1 person	15,780	7.60%

Income in Vaughan

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Vaughan is $42,400.

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 Vaughan population or around 35,220 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 34,970 and 27,325 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Vaughan's median household income is $124,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Vaughan's median household income is 40,000 dollars above 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 Vaughan

This data sheds light on the distribution of Vaughan 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.

66.45% or most of the Vaughan population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 41.30% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 22.20% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.30% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
Degree	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	136,940	149,605	286,545	66.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher	81,825	95,680	177,510	41.30%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate	49,740	50,445	100,190	22.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree	26,210	28,115	54,315	11.30%

Above national average 41.3% of Vaughan's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Vaughan

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Vaughan. 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 8.21% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Percentage
Employment rate	57.68%
Unemployment rate	8.21%

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 Vaughan's population (around 66.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the city, there are 22,560 men and 11,125 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 33,680.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Men	Women	Total
Self-employed	22,560	11,125	33,680

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Vaughan has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Construction at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
Industry	Men	Women	Percentage
Professional, scientific and technical services	11,655	8,845	12%
Retail trade	9,480	9,705	11%
Construction	13,625	3,125	10%
Health care and social assistance	3,575	12,480	9%
Manufacturing	9,990	5,965	9%
Educational services	3,555	10,245	8%
Finance and insurance	6,450	6,875	8%
Wholesale trade	4,555	3,330	5%
Transportation and warehousing	5,595	2,040	4%
Other services (except public administration)	3,185	4,050	4%
Accommodation and food services	3,245	3,605	4%
Public administration	2,835	3,470	4%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	3,355	2,495	3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	2,895	2,590	3%
Information and cultural industries	2,200	1,575	2%
Arts, entertainment and recreation	1,340	1,190	1%
Management of companies and enterprises	475	560	1%
Utilities	545	245	0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	190	190	0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	105	30	0%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Vaughan residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Vaughan: Professional, scientific and technical services (12%), -45 Retail trade (11%), Construction (10%)

Top occupation categories in Vaughan: Business, finance and administration occupations (23%), Sales and service occupations (23%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work Location	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Usual place of work	42,635	40,285	82,925	53.60%
Worked at home	24,565	28,655	53,225	34.40%
No fixed workplace address	13,750	4,125	17,885	11.60%
Worked outside Canada	450	140	585	0.40%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Vaughan 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.
Duration	Percentage
15 to 29 minutes	35.10%
30 to 44 minutes	26.60%
Less than 15 minutes	20.20%
45 to 59 minutes	9.50%
60 minutes and over	8.70%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law

60.25%

Married or living common-law

39.75%

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 Vaughan. About 304,420 people living in the province speak English, 12,975 people speak Neither English nor French, 2,575 people speak English and French language, and 2,090 people speak French language.

Language	Population
English	304,420
Neither English nor French	12,975
English and French	2,575
French	2,090

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
Non-official languages	47.9%	26.7%
English	45.2%	65.9%
French	0.6%	0.2%

Religion

Vaughan is predominantly Christian. About 170,705 of its population is Christian (81,990 males and 81,990 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Jewish with 13.2% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Hindu, both represent 7.4% and 4.8% of the population, while Buddhist represent 2.4% of the population.

Religion	Population
Christian	53.1%
Jewish	13.2%
Islam	7.4%
Hindu	4.8%
Buddhist	2.4%
Sikh	1.8%

Points of Interest in Vaughan

Schools

Universities

York University, Keele Campus

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Vaughan

Museums

Attractions

Historic Sites

Stadiums

York Stadium

Theatres

Green Spaces in Vaughan

Name	Type	Approx. Area
Cricklewood Park	Parks	—
Nevada Park	Parks	—
Komura Park Gazebo;Komura Gazebo Park	Parks	—
Komura Road Park	Parks	—
Komura Park Gazebo	Parks	—
Deepsprings Pond	Parks	—
bayview glen	Parks	—
Conley Park South	Parks	2.7 ha
Harry W. Arthurs Common	Parks	2.4 ha
Hullmar Park	Parks	3.6 ha
Cordave Parkette	Parks	0.2 ha
Mill Pond Park	Parks	16.1 ha
Rumble Pond Park South	Parks	4.4 ha
Richvale Greenway North	Parks	5.0 ha
Cold Creek Conservation Area	Nature Reserves	—
Humber Trails Forest and Wildlife Area	Nature Reserves	—
Pioneer Park	Nature Reserves	10.1 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vaughan

According to the 2021 census, Vaughan has a population of approximately 323,103 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Vaughan increased by 5.51%.

Vaughan has a population density of approximately 1,185.90 people per square kilometre.

Vaughan covers a land area of approximately 272.44 km².

The median age of the population in Vaughan is 41.60 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Vaughan is Italian.

The median household income in Vaughan is $124,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Vaughan.

Christian is the predominant religion in Vaughan.

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.