Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

York, Regional municipality

York (Regional municipality) – Age distribution, 2011 to 2021

York (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 16.3% 17.2% 15.5%
15 to 64 66.7% 66.8% 66.6%
65 and over 17.0% 16.0% 17.9%

16.3%

In 2021, 191,210 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in York (Regional municipality), representing respectively 16.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.

66.7%

The working age population (15 to 64) represented 66.7% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.

17.0%

In 2021, 199,185 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in York (Regional municipality), representing respectively 17.0% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.

Population change by broad age groups, York (Regional municipality), 2011 to 2021

Percentage of population by broad age groups, York (Regional municipality), 2011 to 2021

Population by five-year age groups and gender, York (Regional municipality), 2021

Average age for York (Regional municipality) and higher level geographies, 2021

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