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 Windsor has increased by 5.74%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 217,188 | 229,660 | +5.74% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.12% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Windsor's population is projected to reach approximately 242,848 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,663.11 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 229,660 | 242,848 | 1,663.11 |
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 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.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 113,795 | 115,865 | +1.79% |
Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Windsor 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
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Other Cities Near Windsor
- Sarnia (89.8 km)
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.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 to 29 years | 9,600 8.40% | 8,235 7.10% | 14.22% | 17,830 7.80% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8,870 7.80% | 7,510 6.50% | 15.33% | 16,380 7.10% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8,035 7.10% | 8,120 7.00% | 1.05% | 16,160 7.00% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7,555 6.60% | 7,770 6.70% | 2.77% | 15,330 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 years | 7,685 6.80% | 7,595 6.60% | 1.17% | 15,285 6.70% |
| 50 to 54 years | 7,490 6.60% | 7,545 6.50% | 0.73% | 15,040 6.50% |
| 45 to 49 years | 6,835 6.00% | 7,330 6.30% | 6.75% | 14,165 6.20% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6,995 6.10% | 6,525 5.60% | 6.72% | 13,520 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 years | 6,575 5.80% | 6,905 6.00% | 4.78% | 13,480 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 years | 6,260 5.50% | 6,925 6.00% | 9.60% | 13,185 5.70% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6,755 5.90% | 6,410 5.50% | 5.11% | 13,170 5.70% |
| 65 to 69 years | 6,180 5.40% | 6,820 5.90% | 9.38% | 13,005 5.70% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6,350 5.60% | 6,040 5.20% | 4.88% | 12,385 5.40% |
| 0 to 4 years | 5,710 5.00% | 5,375 4.60% | 5.87% | 11,080 4.80% |
| 70 to 74 years | 5,105 4.50% | 5,900 5.10% | 13.47% | 11,005 4.80% |
| 75 to 79 years | 3,425 3.00% | 4,085 3.50% | 16.16% | 7,510 3.30% |
| 85 years and over | 2,065 1.80% | 3,630 3.10% | 43.11% | 5,695 2.50% |
| 80 to 84 years | 2,295 2.00% | 3,135 2.70% | 26.79% | 5,430 2.40% |
| 85 to 89 years | 1,350 1.20% | 1,960 1.70% | 31.12% | 3,310 1.40% |
| 90 to 94 years | 585 0.50% | 1,265 1.10% | 53.75% | 1,855 0.80% |
| 95 to 99 years | 115 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.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of the population | 40.20% | 42.60% | 41.40% |
| Median age of the population | 38.40% | 42.40% | 40.80% |
| 65 years and over | 16.80% | 20.30% | 18.60% |
| 0 to 14 years | 16.50% | 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 Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | 15.49% | 16.16% | 15.83% |
| English | 13.99% | 14.95% | 14.47% |
| Irish | 12.39% | 13.68% | 13.04% |
| Canadian | 11.18% | 11.41% | 11.29% |
| Scottish | 10.99% | 11.30% | 11.15% |
| Italian | 8.12% | 8.20% | 8.16% |
| German | 6.91% | 7.22% | 7.07% |
| Indian (India) | 4.11% | 2.71% | 3.40% |
| Polish | 3.21% | 3.58% | 3.39% |
| Lebanese | 3.35% | 3.18% | 3.26% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Windsor's population profile.
About 29.4% of Windsor's population are immigrants (66,610 people).
The top countries of origin for Windsor's immigrant population are Iraq (8,455), India (4,535), United States of America (3,895), Lebanon (3,720), Syria (3,425).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 8,455 |
| India | 4,535 |
| United States of America | 3,895 |
| Lebanon | 3,720 |
| Syria | 3,425 |
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 Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 31,210 | 16.55% |
| 2 persons | 29,375 | 15.60% |
| 3 persons | 13,500 | 7.15% |
| 4 persons | 11,240 | 5.95% |
| 5 or more persons | 8,940 | 4.75% |
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 28,895 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 23,135 and 20,590 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Windsor's median household income is $70,000, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Windsor's median household income is 14,000 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 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.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 79,780 | 85,050 | 164,835 | 54.20% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 50,200 | 47,650 | 97,850 | 31.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38,145 | 39,495 | 77,640 | 25.60% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 23,040 | 23,685 | 46,725 | 14.40% |
Below national average 25.6% of Windsor's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
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.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 45.68% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.61% |
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.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 7,010 | 4,015 | 11,020 |
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%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15,045 | 5,340 | 19% |
| Health care and social assistance | 2,710 | 10,770 | 13% |
| Retail trade | 5,475 | 6,280 | 11% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3,310 | 4,200 | 7% |
| Educational services | 2,555 | 4,670 | 7% |
| Construction | 5,840 | 660 | 6% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 3,525 | 2,505 | 6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4,115 | 1,340 | 5% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 2,870 | 2,175 | 5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 1,935 | 2,320 | 4% |
| Finance and insurance | 1,360 | 1,875 | 3% |
| Public administration | 1,530 | 1,400 | 3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1,590 | 790 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 1,115 | 1,085 | 2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 825 | 650 | 1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 715 | 565 | 1% |
| Information and cultural industries | 605 | 400 | 1% |
| Utilities | 335 | 95 | 0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 145 | 10 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 70 | 65 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Windsor residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Windsor: -33 Manufacturing (19%), Health care and social assistance (13%), -45 Retail trade (11%)
Top occupation categories in Windsor: Sales and service occupations (26%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (17%), Business, finance and administration occupations (12%)
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 | 30,565 | 28,330 | 58,890 | 67.90% |
| Worked at home | 6,945 | 7,405 | 14,350 | 16.50% |
| No fixed workplace address | 7,765 | 2,770 | 10,540 | 12.20% |
| Worked outside Canada | 1,750 | 1,195 | 2,950 | 3.40% |
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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 44.80% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 40.00% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 9.10% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 3.60% |
| 60 minutes and over | 2.50% |
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.
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.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 214,725 |
| Neither English nor French | 6,295 |
| French | 4,450 |
| English and French | 1,915 |
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 | 64.8% | 77.0% |
| Non-official languages | 28.4% | 16.9% |
| French | 1.9% | 0.6% |
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.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 55.6% |
| Islam | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% |
Points of Interest in Windsor
Hospitals
Schools
- Couzens School
- Cultural Center Early Learning Center
- Call Together Day Care Center
- Michigan Institute for Construction Trades
- People's Baptist Christian School
- Jessie C Kennedy Institute
- Covenant House Academy Southwest
- Escuela Avancemos
- Zekelman School of Business & Information Technology - St. Clair College
- Assumption College Catholic High School
- Assumption College Catholic Middle School
- Riverside Secondary School
- École élémentaire catholique Georges P Vanier
- Dr. David Suzuki Public School
- St. Rose Catholic School
- Princess Elizabeth Public School
- F.J. Brennan Catholic High School
- St. John Vianney Catholic School
- Hon W C Kennedy Collegiate Institute
- Roseville Public School
- Glenwood Public School
- Vincent Massey Secondary School
- École secondaire de Lamothe-Cadillac
- St. Michael's Adult Catholic High School
- W.J. Langlois Catholic School
- William G. Davis Public School
- Southwood Public School
Universities
Parks
- Grand River / 5th (WB)
- Grand River / 5th NS (EB)
- Realtor Park
- Farrow Riverside Miracle Park
- Thompson Park
- Homesite Park
- Curry Park
- Coventry Gardens Park
- George Street Park
- Kiwanis Park
- Roseville Gardens Park
- Jackson Park
- College Avenue Bikeway
- Alexander Park
- Fountain Bleau
- Pykes Park
Libraries
- Detroit Municipal Reference Library
- Essex County Library - LaSalle Branch
- Windsor Public Library Central Branch
- Windsor Public Library Local History Branch
Community Centres
- Cass Community Services
- Noah's House
- Noah's House
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
- Detroit Princess Riverboat
- North American International Auto Show
- Detroit Grand Prix
Places to Visit in Windsor
Museums
Attractions
Historic Sites
- Major General Alpheus Starkey Williams
- Engine Number 8 Fire Station (Closed)
- University of Michigania
- Monument to Joe Louis
- East Gate
- Brewster Homes
- Former site of Independent Order of Odd Fellows building.
- James J. Brady Memorial
- Schiller
- Dante
- Finney Barn
- Stevens T. Mason
- San Telmo Cigar Company Historic District
- Gateway to Freedom
- Afghanistan & Peacekeepers Memorial
- Knights of Columbus Peace Monument
- Ancient Jesuit Pear Trees
- Copernicus Sundial
- Generations
- Spirit of Windsor Engine 5588
- Transcending
- The North Wall
- Civil War Monument
- Reverend Samuel Francis Smith Flagpole
- General Casimir Pulaski Polish Heritage Monument
- War of 1812 Dead
- General Alexander Macomb Monument
- Statue of Robert Burns
- Landing of Cadillac
- The Glove That Floored Nazi Germany
- North American Car Of the Year
- Civil War Veterans of Michigan
- Christopher Columbus
- James Scott
- SS Edmund Fitzgerald bow anchor
- General O.M. Poe Post No. 443, Grand Army of the Republic
Theatres
- Gem Theatre
- Century Theatre
- Capitol Theatre
- Chrysler Theatre
- The Cube
- Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall
- The Players Theater
- The Fillmore
- Fox Theatre
Frequently Asked Questions about Windsor
According to the 2021 census, Windsor has a population of approximately 229,660 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Windsor increased by 5.74%.
Windsor has a population density of approximately 1,572.80 people per square kilometre.
Windsor covers a land area of approximately 146.02 km².
The median age of the population in Windsor is 40.80 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Windsor is French.
The median household income in Windsor is $70,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Windsor.
Christian is the predominant religion in Windsor.
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.