Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Dumfries, Parish
Dumfries (Parish) – Age distribution, 2016 to 2021
Dumfries (Parish) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census
| Age groups | Total - GenderFootnote 1 | Men+Footnote 2 | Women+Footnote 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 | 9.5% | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| 15 to 64 | 61.9% | 64.4% | 57.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% | 24.4% | 30.0% |
9.5%
In 2021, 40 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Dumfries (Parish), representing respectively 9.5% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
61.9%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 61.9% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
28.6%
In 2021, 120 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Dumfries (Parish), representing respectively 28.6% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, Dumfries (Parish), 2016 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, Dumfries (Parish), 2016 to 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, Dumfries (Parish), 2021
Average age for Dumfries (Parish) and higher level geographies, 2021
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