Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Essex, Town

Essex (Town) – Age distribution, 2016 to 2021

Essex (Town) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census

Age groups Total - GenderFootnote 1 Men+Footnote 2 Women+Footnote 3
0 to 14 15.3% 16.4% 14.3%
15 to 64 62.8% 63.0% 62.6%
65 and over 21.9% 20.6% 23.2%

15.3%

In 2021, 3,250 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Essex (Town), representing respectively 15.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.

62.8%

The working age population (15 to 64) represented 62.8% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.

21.9%

In 2021, 4,650 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Essex (Town), representing respectively 21.9% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.

Population change by broad age groups, Essex (Town), 2016 to 2021

Percentage of population by broad age groups, Essex (Town), 2016 to 2021

Population by five-year age groups and gender, Essex (Town), 2021

Average age for Essex (Town) and higher level geographies, 2021

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