Whitby, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Whitby. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 146.69 km2. The town has a population density of 944.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Whitby 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, Whitby has a population of around 138,501 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 7.89%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
128,377138,501 +7.89%

Population By Genders

The male population of Whitby is around 67,400 while the female population is around 71,100.

Of the 138,501 total population in Whitby, the largest gender is female with around 71,100 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
67,40071,100 +5.20%

Population by Age Characteristics

Whitby has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 45 to 49 years old, accounting for 7.60% of the total population. The town median age is 40.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
45 to 49 years5,100 7.60%5,400 7.60% 5.56%10,500 7.60%
10 to 14 years5,205 7.70%4,905 6.90% 5.76%10,110 7.30%
55 to 59 years4,940 7.30%5,150 7.20% 4.08%10,085 7.30%
50 to 54 years4,830 7.20%5,190 7.30% 6.94%10,010 7.20%
40 to 44 years4,550 6.80%5,295 7.40% 14.07%9,850 7.10%
35 to 39 years4,705 7.00%5,105 7.20% 7.84%9,810 7.10%
15 to 19 years5,000 7.40%4,620 6.50% 7.60%9,620 6.90%
5 to 9 years4,565 6.80%4,395 6.20% 3.72%8,965 6.50%
30 to 34 years4,000 5.90%4,320 6.10% 7.41%8,320 6.00%
20 to 24 years4,230 6.30%3,925 5.50% 7.21%8,155 5.90%
60 to 64 years3,915 5.80%4,195 5.90% 6.67%8,110 5.90%
0 to 4 years3,695 5.50%3,650 5.10% 1.22%7,345 5.30%
25 to 29 years3,605 5.30%3,560 5.00% 1.25%7,165 5.20%
65 to 69 years2,975 4.40%3,400 4.80% 12.50%6,370 4.60%
70 to 74 years2,385 3.50%2,945 4.10% 19.02%5,330 3.80%
75 to 79 years1,645 2.40%1,910 2.70% 13.87%3,555 2.60%
85 years and over1,060 1.60%1,765 2.50% 39.94%2,825 2.00%
80 to 84 years995 1.50%1,355 1.90% 26.57%2,345 1.70%
85 to 89 years675 1.00%1,005 1.40% 32.84%1,685 1.20%
90 to 94 years310 0.50%605 0.90% 48.76%915 0.70%
95 to 99 years70 0.10%125 0.20% 44.00%200 0.10%

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 66.20% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 19.10% and 14.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population38.40%41.20%40.00%
Average age of the population38.50%40.40%39.50%
0 to 14 years20.00%18.20%19.10%
65 years and over13.40%16.00%14.80%

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Population of Whitby by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Whitby is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Whitby 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 19.92% of the total population, followed by Irish (17.07%), Scottish (16.68%), Canadian (13.68%), and Italian (6.43%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Indian (India), French, British Isles, and Chinese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English19.97%19.88%19.92%
Irish16.96%17.18%17.07%
Scottish16.67%16.70%16.68%
Canadian14.00%13.38%13.68%
Italian6.81%6.08%6.43%
German6.09%6.20%6.15%
Indian (India)6.35%5.63%5.98%
French5.17%5.63%5.40%
British Isles4.63%5.02%4.83%
Chinese4.37%4.25%4.31%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 32,295 of Whitby's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 13.75% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.35% of the population. 3 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.70%, 8.65%, and 6.60%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons12,77513.75%
4 persons10,52511.35%
3 persons8,9959.70%
1 person8,0158.65%
5 or more persons6,1556.60%

Income in Whitby

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Whitby is $48,000.

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 Whitby population or around 65,780 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 61,575 and 54,445 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Whitby's median household income is $123,000, 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 Whitby

This data sheds light on the distribution of Whitby 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.

66.10% or most of the Whitby population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.90% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 24.75% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.10% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree55,38063,985119,37066.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher26,42534,45060,87033.90%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate24,01522,35046,37024.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree9,2258,79018,0109.10%

Employment in Whitby

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Whitby. 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 8.23% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate58.80%
Unemployment rate8.23%

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 Whitby's population (around 72.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 5,500 men and 3,710 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 9,210.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed5,5003,7109,210

Employment Industry Sectors

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

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

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance1,4556,73011%
Retail trade4,2453,87011%
Professional, scientific and technical services3,4053,1609%
Educational services1,7154,2758%
Finance and insurance2,8553,0558%
Construction4,3807407%
Manufacturing3,2501,3006%
Public administration2,2702,0856%
Accommodation and food services1,5252,0355%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1,8951,3654%
Transportation and warehousing2,3357154%
Other services (except public administration)1,2851,4454%
Wholesale trade1,6159153%
Information and cultural industries1,2807903%
Utilities1,2054052%
Real estate and rental and leasing7258202%
Arts, entertainment and recreation7657202%
Management of companies and enterprises2202501%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2102001%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction105300%

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 work17,84517,36535,21054.30%
Worked at home10,30012,14022,44034.60%
No fixed workplace address5,2151,8107,02510.80%
Worked outside Canada110601650.30%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Whitby 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
15 to 29 minutes28.10%
Less than 15 minutes24.70%
30 to 44 minutes19.50%
60 minutes and over14.70%
45 to 59 minutes13.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
59.85%
Married or living common-law
40.15%

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 Whitby. About 133,040 people living in the province speak English, 1,865 people speak French, 1,575 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 650 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English133,040
French1,865
Neither English nor French1,575
English and French650

Religion

Whitby is predominantly Christian. About 74,270 of its population is Christian (34,385 males and 34,385 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 6.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Buddhist, both represent 5.4% and 0.7% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.5% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian54.3%
Islam6.7%
Hindu5.4%
Buddhist0.7%
Sikh0.5%
Jewish0.3%