Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

St. Thomas, City

St. Thomas (City) – Age distribution, 2016 to 2021

St. Thomas (City) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census

Age groups Total - GenderFootnote 1 Men+Footnote 2 Women+Footnote 3
0 to 14 16.7% 18.0% 15.5%
15 to 64 62.0% 62.5% 61.6%
65 and over 21.3% 19.4% 23.0%

16.7%

In 2021, 7,155 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in St. Thomas (City), representing respectively 16.7% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.

62.0%

The working age population (15 to 64) represented 62.0% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.

21.3%

In 2021, 9,110 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in St. Thomas (City), representing respectively 21.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.

Population change by broad age groups, St. Thomas (City), 2016 to 2021

Percentage of population by broad age groups, St. Thomas (City), 2016 to 2021

Population by five-year age groups and gender, St. Thomas (City), 2021

Average age for St. Thomas (City) and higher level geographies, 2021

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