Ottawa population profile
Ottawa Population Profile Demographic data for the City of Ottawa Page contents Examples of how this data is used Census information is central to our daily lives. Whether starting a business, planning and monitoring government programs, reviewing transportation needs or choosing the location to live, Canadians use census data daily to inform their decisions. Data from each Census release helps build an understanding of our community, supporting the outcomes of the City Strategic Plan. Population Total population Population change since 2016 Average age of the population 1,017,450 8.9% 40.7 percent increase 0 to 14 years 15 to 64 years 65 years and over 16.4% 66.7% 16.9% 2021_Census_total_pop 2021_Census_total_pop Total population by ward Households Total private dwellings Single-detached house Semi-detached house 407,250 169,780 21,675 Source: 2021 Short Form Census - Ward Data Row house Apartment or flat in a duplex Apartment in a building that has fewer than 5 storeys 87,045 7,595 43,025 Source: 2021 Short Form Census - Ward Data Apartment in a building that has five or more storyes Other single-attached house Movable dwelling 87,045 460 795 Source: 2021 Short Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_households1 2021_Census_households1 Total private dwellings by ward Family characteristics Census families in private households Average size of census families (persons) Average number of children in census families 275,395 2.9 1.8 Total couple families Common-law couples Total one-parent families 231,060 41,805 44,335 2021 Census family characteristics1 2021_Census_family_characteristics1 Familes in private households by ward Income Average total income of households Average total income of individuals $126,700 $64,500 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) - 18 to 64 years Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) - 65 years and over 8.9% 8.2% 9.7% Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_hh_income2 2021_Census_hh_income2 Average after-tax income of households by ward Knowledge of Official Languages English only French only English and French 606,195 14,100 365,220 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data Language spoken most often at home English French Non-official languages 730,585 80,590 124,375 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_language_by_ward1 2021_Census_language_by_ward1 Knowledge of official languages - English and French by ward Education No certificate, diploma or degree High school diploma or equivalency certificate Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 92,040 192,095 550,005 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_education_by_Ward1 2021_Census_education_by_Ward1 Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree by ward Immigrants Total immigrants Immigrants before 1980 Immigrants 1980 to 1990 259,215 42,680 29,930 Immigrants 1991 to 2000 Immigrants 2001 to 2010 Immigrants 2011 to 2021 51,770 56,115 47,410 2021_Census_immigrants_by_ward1 2021_Census_immigrants_by_ward1 Number of immigrants by ward Labour Force In the labour force Employed Unemployed 549,985 493,140 56,845 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data Participation rate Employment rate Unemployment rate 65.9% 59.1% 10.3% Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_labour_force2 2021_Census_labour_force2 Employment rate by ward Commuting Total commuters Car, truck or van Public transit 275,695 76.8% 11.2% Walked Bicycle Other method 7.0% 1.5% 4.4% Commuting - Less than 15 min Commuting - 30 to 44 min Commuting - 45 to 59 min 26.9% 42.2% 5.8% Commuting - 60 min and over 5.1% 2021_Census_commute1 2021_Census_commute1 Commuting - Car, truck or van Contact Information: Finance and Corporate Services Department [email protected]
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| Last Updated | August 29, 2026, 07:15 (UTC) |
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Ottawa population profile |
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Description
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Ottawa Population Profile Demographic data for the City of Ottawa Page contents Examples of how this data is used Census information is central to our daily lives. Whether starting a business, planning and monitoring government programs, reviewing transportation needs or choosing the location to live, Canadians use census data daily to inform their decisions. Data from each Census release helps build an understanding of our community, supporting the outcomes of the City Strategic Plan. Population Total population Population change since 2016 Average age of the population 1,017,450 8.9% 40.7 percent increase 0 to 14 years 15 to 64 years 65 years and over 16.4% 66.7% 16.9% 2021_Census_total_pop 2021_Census_total_pop Total population by ward Households Total private dwellings Single-detached house Semi-detached house 407,250 169,780 21,675 Source: 2021 Short Form Census - Ward Data Row house Apartment or flat in a duplex Apartment in a building that has fewer than 5 storeys 87,045 7,595 43,025 Source: 2021 Short Form Census - Ward Data Apartment in a building that has five or more storyes Other single-attached house Movable dwelling 87,045 460 795 Source: 2021 Short Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_households1 2021_Census_households1 Total private dwellings by ward Family characteristics Census families in private households Average size of census families (persons) Average number of children in census families 275,395 2.9 1.8 Total couple families Common-law couples Total one-parent families 231,060 41,805 44,335 2021 Census family characteristics1 2021_Census_family_characteristics1 Familes in private households by ward Income Average total income of households Average total income of individuals $126,700 $64,500 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) - 18 to 64 years Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) - 65 years and over 8.9% 8.2% 9.7% Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_hh_income2 2021_Census_hh_income2 Average after-tax income of households by ward Knowledge of Official Languages English only French only English and French 606,195 14,100 365,220 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data Language spoken most often at home English French Non-official languages 730,585 80,590 124,375 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_language_by_ward1 2021_Census_language_by_ward1 Knowledge of official languages - English and French by ward Education No certificate, diploma or degree High school diploma or equivalency certificate Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 92,040 192,095 550,005 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_education_by_Ward1 2021_Census_education_by_Ward1 Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree by ward Immigrants Total immigrants Immigrants before 1980 Immigrants 1980 to 1990 259,215 42,680 29,930 Immigrants 1991 to 2000 Immigrants 2001 to 2010 Immigrants 2011 to 2021 51,770 56,115 47,410 2021_Census_immigrants_by_ward1 2021_Census_immigrants_by_ward1 Number of immigrants by ward Labour Force In the labour force Employed Unemployed 549,985 493,140 56,845 Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data Participation rate Employment rate Unemployment rate 65.9% 59.1% 10.3% Source: 2021 Long Form Census - Ward Data 2021_Census_labour_force2 2021_Census_labour_force2 Employment rate by ward Commuting Total commuters Car, truck or van Public transit 275,695 76.8% 11.2% Walked Bicycle Other method 7.0% 1.5% 4.4% Commuting - Less than 15 min Commuting - 30 to 44 min Commuting - 45 to 59 min 26.9% 42.2% 5.8% Commuting - 60 min and over 5.1% 2021_Census_commute1 2021_Census_commute1 Commuting - Car, truck or van Contact Information: Finance and Corporate Services Department [email protected] |
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2024-10-02 |
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https://od-dev2-ottawa.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/ottawa::ottawa-population-profile |
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Owner
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[email protected] |
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City of Ottawa |
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City of Ottawa |
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[email protected] |
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2026-08-20 |
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https://od-dev2-ottawa.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/ottawa::ottawa-population-profile |
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City of Ottawa |
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