Demographics in Leamington, ON
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Leamington?
topPopulation by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2021 | 29,675 | |
| Male population | 14,945 | 50.4% |
| Female population | 14,730 | 49.6% |
| Average age | 41.8 |
Male population 50.4%
Female population 49.6%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 5,205 | 17.5% |
| 15 to 24 | 3,720 | 12.5% |
| 25 to 34 | 3,770 | 12.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3,505 | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 | 3,370 | 11.4% |
| 55 to 64 | 4,090 | 13.8% |
| Over 65 | 6,030 | 20.3% |
Under 14 17.5%
15 to 24 12.5%
25 to 34 12.7%
35 to 44 11.8%
45 to 54 11.4%
55 to 64 13.8%
Over 65 20.3%
There are 29,675 residents in Leamington, with an average age of 41.8. Males make up 50.4% of the population, while females account for 49.6%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Leamington (6,030 individuals), followed by those aged under 14 (5,205 people).
What is the marital status of Leamington residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 12,250 | 50.0% |
| Common law | 1,680 | 6.9% |
| Single | 6,725 | 27.5% |
| Separated | 715 | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 1,320 | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 1,790 | 7.3% |
Married 50.0%
Common law 6.9%
Single 27.5%
Separated 2.9%
Divorced 5.4%
Widowed 7.3%
A total of 6,725 people in Leamington have never been married (which represents 27.5% of the population). Wedded people in Leamington (12,250 locals) account for 50% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 6.9% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 1,680 people).
What are the employment statistics in Leamington?
top| Unemployment rate | 10.2% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 70 | 0.5% |
| Business, finance and administration | 1,660 | 12.6% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 515 | 3.9% |
| Health | 715 | 5.4% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 605 | 4.6% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 165 | 1.2% |
| Sales and service | 3,095 | 23.5% |
| Trades and transport | 3,170 | 24.1% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 1,480 | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 1,700 | 12.9% |
Management 0.5%
Business, finance and administration 12.6%
Natural and applied sciences 3.9%
Health 5.4%
Education, law, community and government services 4.6%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 1.2%
Sales and service 23.5%
Trades and transport 24.1%
Natural resources and agriculture 11.2%
Manufacturing and utilities 12.9%
Leamington has an unemployment rate of 10.2%. Regarding the most common jobs in Leamington, people working in Trades and transport account for the largest share of the local workforce (3,170 individuals), followed by those in Sales and service (3,095 individuals) and Manufacturing and utilities (1,700 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Leamington?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 27,085 | 92.8% |
| French | 275 | 0.9% |
| English and French | 115 | 0.4% |
| Neither English nor French | 1,715 | 5.9% |
The majority of Leamington residents (that’s 92.8%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Leamington?
top| Median household income | $79,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $70,500 |
The median household income in Leamington is $79,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $70,500 per year.
How many households are there in Leamington?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 10,545 | |
| Owned households | 7,305 | 69.3% |
| Rented households | 3,240 | 30.7% |
Owned households 69.3%
Rented households 30.7%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.7 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 2,685 | 25.5% |
| 2 person | 3,645 | 34.6% |
| 3 person | 1,515 | 14.4% |
| 4 person | 1,295 | 12.3% |
| 5 person | 1,405 | 13.3% |
1 person 25.5%
2 person 34.6%
3 person 14.4%
4 person 12.3%
5 person 13.3%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 1,540 | 14.6% |
| 35 to 44 | 1,540 | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 | 1,795 | 17.0% |
| 55 to 64 | 2,280 | 21.6% |
| Over 65 | 3,390 | 32.2% |
Under 34 14.6%
35 to 44 14.6%
45 to 54 17.0%
55 to 64 21.6%
Over 65 32.2%
There is a total of 10,545 households in Leamington, 69.3% of which are owner-occupied and 30.7% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Leamington is 2.7 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (3,645 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (2,685 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Leamington, at 32.2%.
What are the housing characteristics in Leamington?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 1,530 | 14.5% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 1,680 | 15.9% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 1,415 | 13.4% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 1,565 | 14.8% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 1,035 | 9.8% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 1,445 | 13.7% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 1,015 | 9.6% |
| After 2011 | 855 | 8.1% |
Before 1945 14.5%
Between 1946 and 1960 15.9%
Between 1961 and 1970 13.4%
Between 1971 and 1980 14.8%
Between 1981 and 1990 9.8%
Between 1991 and 2000 13.7%
Between 2001 and 2010 9.6%
After 2011 8.1%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 30 | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 970 | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 2,585 | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 4,385 | 41.6% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 2,575 | 24.4% |
No bedrooms 0.3%
1 bedroom 9.2%
2 bedrooms 24.5%
2 bedrooms 41.6%
4 or more bedroom 24.4%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 6,810 | 64.6% |
| Apartments | 735 | 7.0% |
| Attached homes | 2,980 | 28.3% |
| Movable homes | 10 | 0.1% |
Single-detached homes 64.6%
Apartments 7.0%
Attached homes 28.3%
Movable homes 0.1%
| Median home value | $400,000 | |
| Average home value | $449,600 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 7,925 | 75.1% |
| Major repairs | 475 | 4.5% |
| Minor repairs | 2,150 | 20.4% |
Regular maintenance 75.1%
Minor repairs 20.4%
Major repairs 4.5%
Single-detached houses account for 64.6% of the residential buildings in Leamington. Apartments make up 7% of the Leamington housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $400,000 and the average figure sits at $449,600. Of all the properties in Leamington, 3 bedrooms units include 4,385 (the highest share) and 2 bedrooms units have 2,585 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (75.1%) and minor repairs (20.4%).
What is the education level in Leamington?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 8,055 | 35.0% |
| High school diploma | 7,330 | 31.9% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 1,080 | 4.7% |
| College diploma | 3,980 | 17.3% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 290 | 1.3% |
| University degree | 2,245 | 9.8% |
No diploma 35.0%
High school diploma 31.9%
Apprenticeship diploma 4.7%
College diploma 17.3%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 1.3%
University degree 9.8%
Approximately 31.9% of the population in Leamington has a high school diploma (that’s 7,330 residents). Leamington locals holding a college diploma (3,980 people) account for 17.3% of the resident pool. Additionally, 9.8% of them hold a university degree (2,245 people).
What is the average commute time in Leamington?
top| Average commute time | 17 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 9,690 | 90.4% |
| By public transit | 250 | 2.3% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 595 | 5.6% |
| By other methods | 180 | 1.7% |
By car, truck or van 90.4%
By public transit 2.3%
By bicycle/by walking 5.6%
By other methods 1.7%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 5,900 | 65.8% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 3,065 | 34.2% |
Commute within the same municipality 65.8%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 34.2%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 5,990 | 55.8% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 2,810 | 26.2% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 885 | 8.2% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 755 | 7.0% |
| More than 60 minutes | 290 | 2.7% |
Less than 15 minutes 55.8%
15 to 29 minutes 26.2%
30 to 44 minutes 8.2%
45 to 59 minutes 7.0%
More than 60 minutes 2.7%
Most employed people in Leamington (5,990 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (2,810 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Leamington is 17 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Leamington locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at 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.