Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Selwyn, Township

Selwyn (Township) – Age distribution, 2016 to 2021

Selwyn (Township) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census

Age groups Total - GenderFootnote 1 Men+Footnote 2 Women+Footnote 3
0 to 14 14.0% 14.5% 13.6%
15 to 64 57.3% 57.2% 57.4%
65 and over 28.7% 28.2% 29.1%

14.0%

In 2021, 2,620 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Selwyn (Township), representing respectively 14.0% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.

57.3%

The working age population (15 to 64) represented 57.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.

28.7%

In 2021, 5,350 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Selwyn (Township), representing respectively 28.7% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.

Population change by broad age groups, Selwyn (Township), 2016 to 2021

Percentage of population by broad age groups, Selwyn (Township), 2016 to 2021

Population by five-year age groups and gender, Selwyn (Township), 2021

Average age for Selwyn (Township) and higher level geographies, 2021

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