Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Durham, Regional municipality
Durham (Regional municipality) – Age distribution, 2011 to 2021
Durham (Regional municipality) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census
| Age groups | Total - GenderFootnote 1 | Men+Footnote 2 | Women+Footnote 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 | 18.0% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| 15 to 64 | 66.1% | 66.4% | 65.7% |
| 65 and over | 15.9% | 14.7% | 17.1% |
18.0%
In 2021, 125,500 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Durham (Regional municipality), representing respectively 18.0% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
66.1%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 66.1% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
15.9%
In 2021, 111,080 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Durham (Regional municipality), representing respectively 15.9% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, Durham (Regional municipality), 2011 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, Durham (Regional municipality), 2011 to 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, Durham (Regional municipality), 2021
Average age for Durham (Regional municipality) and higher level geographies, 2021
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