Georgina, ON demographics:
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Georgina population
How many people live in Georgina
Georgina is home to 47,642 residents, based on Statistics Canada's 2024 population estimate. Of these, 49.9% identify as male and 50.1% as female.
Age demographics
The average age in Georgina is 41.9. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the population, while youth and young adults account for 10.3%. Those in their working years are spread across the following age groups: 13.3% are 25 to 34, 12.9% are 35 to 44, and 13.4% are 45 to 54. Adults nearing retirement—aged 55 to 64—represent 17% of the population, while seniors 65 and over make up 16.8%.
Residence status
In Georgina, 83.9% of residents were born in Canada, while 15.9% have settled here from abroad. Another 0.2% are non-permanent residents, such as temporary workers or international students.
Primary languages spoken
According to the latest Census data, 98% of people in Georgina speak English as their primary language, 0.8% communicate mainly in French, 0.2% are bilingual, and 1% use other languages.
Households in Georgina
A peek inside Georgina households
Georgina has 17,895 households, with an average of 2.6 people living in each. One-person households make up 21.9% of all homes, while 33.6% are shared by two people. Three-person households represent 18.4%, and homes with four or more people account for 26.2% of the total.
Households stats
Housing in Georgina
The housing landscape of Georgina
Georgina has a total of 19,368 private dwellings. Among the occupied dwellings, 83% are single-detached houses, 15.9% are attached homes such as townhouses or semi-detached units, and 0.6% are apartments. When it comes to space, Georgina offers a variety of home sizes: 6% of occupied homes have 1 bedroom or less, 62% have 2–3 bedrooms, and 31.5% have 4 or more bedrooms.
The age of buildings in Georgina
About 7.8% of homes were built before 1945, followed by 12.5% between 1946 and 1960. Another 11.3% went up in the 1960s, 11.1% in the 1970s, and 17.1% during the 1980s. Between 1991 and 2000, 14.7% of homes were added, and 13.2% were developed between 2001 and 2010.
Georgina occupancy rates
In Georgina, there are 17,895 occupied private dwellings, of which 81.4% are owner-occupied and 18.6% are rented. Meanwhile, 1,473 dwellings sit vacant.
Shelter costs
In Georgina, homeowners pay a median of $1,660 per month on shelter costs, while renters spend around $1,430. About 76.5% of households spend less than 30% of their income on housing, while 23.5% exceed that threshold.
Education in Georgina
Georgina education at a glance
In Georgina, educational attainment varies across the community. About 17.1% of residents have no formal diploma, while 33.8% have completed high school and 7.8% hold an apprenticeship certificate. Meanwhile, 23.1% have graduated from college. Finally, 2.1% earned a non-bachelor university diploma, and 16% hold a university degree.
Income in Georgina
How much people earn in Georgina
In Georgina, the median household income sits at $98,000, while the median after-tax household income is $85,000.
Georgina income by age
Young adults in Georgina between 15 and 24 have a median income of $18,200, often reflecting part-time or early career work. For those aged 25 to 34, when many are advancing in their jobs, the figure rises to $46,400, and by 35 to 44 it reaches $56,800. Among individuals 45 to 54, the median wage is $56,400, followed by $46,000 for those in their pre-retirement years. Finally, residents over 65, many of whom are already retired, typically earn $32,400.
Employment in Georgina
Workforce and job sectors in Georgina
In Georgina, 25,850 residents are part of the labour force, with an unemployment rate of 11.1%. The local economy spans a wide range of sectors. Notably, trades and transport, sales and service, and business, finance and administration employ the largest shares of the working population, shaping the city's job market.
Workforce demographics
Transportation in Georgina
How people get around in Georgina
In Georgina, the average commute is 33 minutes. About 93.9% of residents get to work by car, truck, or van, while 1.6% rely on public transit and 2.7% walk or bike. The remaining 1.8% use other methods, such as scooters or motorcycles.
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FAQs about Georgina demographics
What is the current total population in Georgina?
What is the population density of Georgina?
What is the gender distribution in Georgina?
- 49.9% males (23,785 residents)
- 50.1% females (23,855 residents)
What is the age distribution of Georgina residents?
- Under 15: 16.3% (7,770 residents)
- 15-24: 10.3% (4,890 residents)
- 25-34: 13.3% (6,350 residents)
- 35-44: 12.9% (6,155 residents)
- 45-54: 13.4% (6,380 residents)
- 55-64: 17% (8,080 residents)
- Over 64: 16.8% (8,010 residents)
What is the population distribution by immigration status in Georgina?
- 83.9% non-immigrants (39,520 residents)
- 15.9% immigrants (7,510 residents)
- 0.2% non-permanent residents (100 residents)
What are the primary languages spoken in Georgina?
- English: 98%
- French: 0.8%
- English and French: 0.2%
- Neither English nor French: 1%
What is the typical household size in Georgina?
What is the median household income in Georgina?
What is the educational attainment level of Georgina residents?
- No diploma: 17.1% (6,730 residents)
- High school diploma: 33.8% (13,310 residents)
- Apprenticeship diploma: 7.8% (3,085 residents)
- College diploma: 23.1% (9,105 residents)
- University diploma (below bachelor): 2.1% (815 residents)
- University degree: 16% (6,310 residents)
What are the most common occupations in Georgina?
- Art, culture, recreation and sport: 2.8%
- Business, finance and administration: 16.4%
- Education, law, community and government services: 11%
- Health: 5.8%
- Management: 1%
- Manufacturing and utilities: 3.9%
- Natural and applied sciences: 6.2%
- Natural resources and agriculture: 3.1%
- Sales and service: 24%
- Trades and transport: 25.8%
Data source & methodology
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021), with the total population figure reflecting the official 2024 population estimate.
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at the census subdivision area level.
Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.