Demographics of Vaughan, Ontario

Overview
Population, 2021

323,103

5.5%
Population, 2016: 306,233
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 272.44
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 1185.9
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$62,050
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$49,840
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$153,000
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$123,000
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
57.7%
Unemployment rate
12.5%
Participation rate
65.9%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$1,282,000
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$2,214
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$2,048
Population
Population, 2021 323,103
Population, 2016 306,233
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 5.50%
Total private dwellings, 2021 107,159
Total private dwellings, 2016 96,657
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 10.90%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 103,914
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 94,253
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 10.30%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 272
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 1,186
National population rank, 2021 17
Province/territory population rank, 2021 8
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 321,315
Official languages 308,155
English 308,050
French 19,800
Non-official languages 204,760
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 268,055
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 256,315
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $62,050
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 256,505
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $49,840
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 232,205
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $58,450
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 191,530
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $59,650
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 230,520
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $10,110
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 22,230
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $6,640
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 88,175
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $9,810
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 268,050
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 94,485
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $75,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $91,500
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 70,545
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $17,000
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $30,640
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 85.40%
Employment income (%) 71.80%
Government transfers (%) 14.60%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 0.90%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 6.00%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 5.40%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 268,055
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 250,085
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $59,600
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 250,115
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $47,720
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 229,060
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $59,500
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 192,655
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $59,900
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 215,115
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $5,980
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 13,385
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $8,260
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 268,050
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 93,920
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $71,000
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $86,900
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 67,140
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $24,200
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $37,160
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 91.40%
Employment income (%) 77.40%
Government transfers (%) 8.60%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 0.70%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 103,915
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $153,000
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $123,000
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 15,665
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $71,100
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $56,250
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 88,245
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $167,600
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $134,800
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 87,255
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $166,600
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $133,800
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 21,605
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $128,200
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $102,100
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 52,510
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $195,200
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $156,000
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 10,660
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $107,400
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $91,300
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 21,870
Average total income in 2020 ($) $62,500
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $50,240
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 321,315
Canadian citizens 290,840
Canadian citizens aged under 18 63,190
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 227,650
Not Canadian citizens 30,470
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 103,915
Owner 89,290
Renter 14,620
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 103,915
Condominium 18,835
Not condominium 85,080
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 103,915
No bedrooms 320
1 bedroom 7,615
2 bedrooms 12,115
3 bedrooms 29,865
4 or more bedrooms 53,995
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 103,915
1 to 4 rooms 20,330
5 rooms 13,335
6 rooms 15,305
7 rooms 14,455
8 or more rooms 40,490
Average number of rooms per dwelling 7
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 103,915
1960 or before 1,450
1961 to 1980 6,445
1981 to 1990 20,700
1991 to 2000 23,080
2001 to 2005 16,755
2006 to 2010 14,875
2011 to 2015 9,720
2016 to 2021 10,875
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 103,915
15 to 24 years 900
25 to 34 years 8,920
35 to 44 years 18,155
45 to 54 years 25,060
55 to 64 years 23,670
65 to 74 years 15,240
75 to 84 years 8,650
85 years and over 3,325
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample data 103,545
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 74,660
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 28,885
30% to less than 100% 25,505
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 89,275
% of owner households with a mortgage 59.60%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 24.30%
% in core housing need 8.60%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,980
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $2,214
Median value of dwellings ($) $1,200,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $1,282,000
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $2,040
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $2,048
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 268,050
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 45,320
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 222,735
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 173,005
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 13,245
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 159,755
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 268,050
No certificate, diploma or degree 42,470
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 65,770
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 159,810
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 62,035
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 11,485
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 5,940
Apprenticeship certificate 5,545
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42,650
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 7,895
Bachelor’s degree or higher 97,780
Bachelor's degree 63,505
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 7,840
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,940
Master's degree 20,770
Earned doctorate 2,720
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 173,000
No certificate, diploma or degree 11,845
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 34,420
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 126,735
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 47,005
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 7,300
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 3,550
Apprenticeship certificate 3,745
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 33,850
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,855
Bachelor’s degree or higher 79,730
Bachelor's degree 50,910
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,100
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,355
Master's degree 18,190
Earned doctorate 2,175
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 268,050
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 108,240
Education 9,355
13. Education 9,355
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,870
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 515
50. Visual and performing arts 5,350
Humanities 8,555
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1,465
23. English language and literature/letters 1,905
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,805
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 125
38. Philosophy and religious studies 520
39. Theology and religious vocations 475
54. History 880
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 375
Social and behavioural sciences and law 22,900
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 210
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,275
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2,995
22. Legal professions and studies 4,710
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 325
42. Psychology 3,700
45. Social sciences 8,685
Business, management and public administration 39,745
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,000
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 37,680
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,170
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,195
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,330
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 160
40. Physical sciences 2,240
41. Science technologies/technicians 240
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10,380
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,865
25. Library science 320
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,865
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 330
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 30,625
04. Architecture and related services 1,820
14. Engineering 14,380
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 5,190
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10
46. Construction trades 4,380
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 3,230
48. Precision production 1,625
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,375
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 905
03. Natural resources and conservation 470
Health and related fields 16,475
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 1,560
51. Health professions and related programs 14,145
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 65
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 710
Personal, protective and transportation services 6,340
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 4,280
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 10
43. Security and protective services 1,300
49. Transportation and materials moving 735
Other 30
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 173,005
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 46,270
Education 7,305
13. Education 7,305
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 4,515
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 405
50. Visual and performing arts 4,110
Humanities 6,755
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1,195
23. English language and literature/letters 1,515
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,155
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 110
38. Philosophy and religious studies 400
39. Theology and religious vocations 390
54. History 725
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 250
Social and behavioural sciences and law 18,400
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 195
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,820
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2,245
22. Legal professions and studies 3,960
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 235
42. Psychology 2,810
45. Social sciences 7,130
Business, management and public administration 33,050
30.16 Accounting and computer science 45
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,590
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 31,415
Physical and life sciences and technologies 5,955
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,395
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,660
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 135
40. Physical sciences 1,580
41. Science technologies/technicians 185
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,990
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,025
25. Library science 180
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,500
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 285
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 23,140
04. Architecture and related services 1,460
14. Engineering 11,420
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 3,990
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10
46. Construction trades 2,945
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 2,330
48. Precision production 990
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,025
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 660
03. Natural resources and conservation 360
Health and related fields 12,915
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 1,120
51. Health professions and related programs 11,215
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 55
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 530
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,685
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 3,085
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 10
43. Security and protective services 1,070
49. Transportation and materials moving 525
Other 15
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 268,050
In the labour force 176,625
Employed 154,615
Unemployed 22,010
Not in the labour force 91,420
Participation rate 65.90%
Employment rate 57.70%
Unemployment rate 12.50%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 268,050
Did not work 94,200
Worked 173,850
Worked full year full time 97,575
Worked part year and/or part time 76,280
Average weeks worked in reference year 41
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data 176,630
Class of worker - not applicable 5,180
All classes of workers 171,445
Employee 137,760
Permanent position 117,955
Temporary position 19,805
Fixed term (1 year or more) 7,360
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 12,445
Self-employed 33,680
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 176,630
Occupation - not applicable 5,180
All occupations 171,445
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 3,320
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 40,465
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 19,670
3 Health occupations 10,550
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 20,025
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 5,035
6 Sales and service occupations 39,900
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 24,490
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 1,180
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 6,805
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 176,630
Industry - not applicable 5,180
All industries 171,445
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 385
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 135
22 Utilities 785
23 Construction 16,740
31-33 Manufacturing 15,955
41 Wholesale trade 7,890
44-45 Retail trade 19,180
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 7,635
51 Information and cultural industries 3,770
52 Finance and insurance 13,325
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,485
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 20,500
55 Management of companies and enterprises 1,035
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 5,850
61 Educational services 13,800
62 Health care and social assistance 16,055
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 2,530
72 Accommodation and food services 6,845
81 Other services (except public administration) 7,235
91 Public administration 6,305
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 154,615
Worked at home 53,225
Worked outside Canada 585
No fixed workplace address 17,885
Usual place of work 82,925
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 82,925
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 37,865
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 7,855
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 37,115
Commute to a different province or territory 90
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data 100,805
Car, truck or van 89,475
Car, truck or van - as a driver 82,340
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 7,125
Public transit 6,565
Walked 2,045
Bicycle 275
Other method 2,445
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data 100,805
Less than 15 minutes 20,325
15 to 29 minutes 35,340
30 to 44 minutes 26,770
45 to 59 minutes 9,590
60 minutes and over 8,780
Language of Work
Total - All languages used at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data 187,835
English 172,155
French 240
Non-official language 2,230
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 2,230
English and French 1,920
English and non-official language(s) 10,975
French and non-official language(s) 10
English, French and non-official language(s) 220
Multiple non-official languages 85
Total - Language used most often at work for the population aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020, in private households, 2021 Census - 25% sample data 187,835
Official languages 180,960
English 180,455
French 500
Non-official languages 4,365
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 306,875
Non-movers 216,380
Movers 90,495
Non-migrants 33,000
Migrants 57,495
Internal migrants 43,955
Intraprovincial migrants 41,435
Interprovincial migrants 2,525
External migrants 13,535
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