Windsor, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Windsor. It is a city in Canada that encompasses a land area of 146.02 km2. The city has a population density of 1572.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Windsor 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, Windsor has a population of around 229,660 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 5.74%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
217,188229,660 +5.74%

Population By Genders

The male population of Windsor is around 113,795 while the female population is around 115,865.

Of the 229,660 total population in Windsor, the largest gender is female with around 115,865 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
113,795115,865 +1.79%

Population by Age Characteristics

Windsor has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 25 to 29 years old, accounting for 7.80% of the total population. The city median age is 40.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
25 to 29 years9,600 8.40%8,235 7.10% 14.22%17,830 7.80%
20 to 24 years8,870 7.80%7,510 6.50% 15.33%16,380 7.10%
55 to 59 years8,035 7.10%8,120 7.00% 1.05%16,160 7.00%
60 to 64 years7,555 6.60%7,770 6.70% 2.77%15,330 6.70%
30 to 34 years7,685 6.80%7,595 6.60% 1.17%15,285 6.70%
50 to 54 years7,490 6.60%7,545 6.50% 0.73%15,040 6.50%
45 to 49 years6,835 6.00%7,330 6.30% 6.75%14,165 6.20%
15 to 19 years6,995 6.10%6,525 5.60% 6.72%13,520 5.90%
35 to 39 years6,575 5.80%6,905 6.00% 4.78%13,480 5.90%
40 to 44 years6,260 5.50%6,925 6.00% 9.60%13,185 5.70%
10 to 14 years6,755 5.90%6,410 5.50% 5.11%13,170 5.70%
65 to 69 years6,180 5.40%6,820 5.90% 9.38%13,005 5.70%
5 to 9 years6,350 5.60%6,040 5.20% 4.88%12,385 5.40%
0 to 4 years5,710 5.00%5,375 4.60% 5.87%11,080 4.80%
70 to 74 years5,105 4.50%5,900 5.10% 13.47%11,005 4.80%
75 to 79 years3,425 3.00%4,085 3.50% 16.16%7,510 3.30%
85 years and over2,065 1.80%3,630 3.10% 43.11%5,695 2.50%
80 to 84 years2,295 2.00%3,135 2.70% 26.79%5,430 2.40%
85 to 89 years1,350 1.20%1,960 1.70% 31.12%3,310 1.40%
90 to 94 years585 0.50%1,265 1.10% 53.75%1,855 0.80%
95 to 99 years115 0.10%355 0.30% 67.61%475 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 65.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 18.60% and 16.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population40.20%42.60%41.40%
Median age of the population38.40%42.40%40.80%
65 years and over16.80%20.30%18.60%
0 to 14 years16.50%15.40%16.00%

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Population of Windsor by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Windsor is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Windsor 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 15.83% of the total population, followed by English (14.47%), Irish (13.04%), Canadian (11.29%), and Scottish (11.15%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Italian, German, Indian (India), Polish, and Lebanese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
French15.49%16.16%15.83%
English13.99%14.95%14.47%
Irish12.39%13.68%13.04%
Canadian11.18%11.41%11.29%
Scottish10.99%11.30%11.15%
Italian8.12%8.20%8.16%
German6.91%7.22%7.07%
Indian (India)4.11%2.71%3.40%
Polish3.21%3.58%3.39%
Lebanese3.35%3.18%3.26%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 56,625 of Windsor's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 16.55% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 15.60% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.15%, 5.95%, and 4.75%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person31,21016.55%
2 persons29,37515.60%
3 persons13,5007.15%
4 persons11,2405.95%
5 or more persons8,9404.75%

Income in Windsor

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Windsor is $36,400.

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 Windsor population or around 146,700 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 127,650 and 89,235 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Windsor's median household income is $70,000, 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 Windsor

This data sheds light on the distribution of Windsor 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.

54.20% or most of the Windsor population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.60% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.40% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree79,78085,050164,83554.20%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate50,20047,65097,85031.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher38,14539,49577,64025.60%
No certificate, diploma or degree23,04023,68546,72514.40%

Employment in Windsor

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Windsor. 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 10.61% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate45.68%
Unemployment rate10.61%

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 Windsor's population (around 74.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the city, there are 7,010 men and 4,015 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 11,020.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7,0104,01511,020

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Windsor has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 13%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing15,0455,34019%
Health care and social assistance2,71010,77013%
Retail trade5,4756,28011%
Accommodation and food services3,3104,2007%
Educational services2,5554,6707%
Construction5,8406606%
Professional, scientific and technical services3,5252,5056%
Transportation and warehousing4,1151,3405%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2,8702,1755%
Other services (except public administration)1,9352,3204%
Finance and insurance1,3601,8753%
Public administration1,5301,4003%
Wholesale trade1,5907902%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1,1151,0852%
Real estate and rental and leasing8256501%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting7155651%
Information and cultural industries6054001%
Utilities335950%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction145100%
Management of companies and enterprises70650%

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 work30,56528,33058,89067.90%
Worked at home6,9457,40514,35016.50%
No fixed workplace address7,7652,77010,54012.20%
Worked outside Canada1,7501,1952,9503.40%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Windsor 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 minutes44.80%
Less than 15 minutes40.00%
30 to 44 minutes9.10%
45 to 59 minutes3.60%
60 minutes and over2.50%

Marital Status

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

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

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 Windsor. About 214,725 people living in the province speak English, 6,295 people speak Neither English nor French, 4,450 people speak French language, and 1,915 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English214,725
Neither English nor French6,295
French4,450
English and French1,915

Religion

Windsor is predominantly Christian. About 125,885 of its population is Christian (59,295 males and 59,295 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 11.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 2.8% and 1.2% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.9% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian55.6%
Islam11.4%
Hindu2.8%
Sikh1.2%
Buddhist0.9%
Jewish0.3%