Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
St. Catharines - Niagara, Census metropolitan area
St. Catharines - Niagara (CMA) – Age distribution, 2001 to 2021
St. Catharines - Niagara (CMA) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census
| Age groups | Total - GenderFootnote 1 | Men+Footnote 2 | Women+Footnote 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 | 14.5% | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 15 to 64 | 61.9% | 62.6% | 61.2% |
| 65 and over | 23.6% | 22.1% | 25.1% |
14.5%
In 2021, 62,800 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in St. Catharines - Niagara (CMA), representing respectively 14.5% 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.
23.6%
In 2021, 102,495 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in St. Catharines - Niagara (CMA), representing respectively 23.6% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, St. Catharines - Niagara (CMA), 2001 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, St. Catharines - Niagara (CMA), 2001 to 2021
Proportion (in percentage) of persons aged 65 and over, by census metropolitan areas, 2016 and 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, St. Catharines - Niagara (CMA), 2021
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