Demographics in Ottawa, ON
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Ottawa?
topPopulation by gender
% of Total | ||
Total population 2021 | 1,017,450 | |
Male population | 496,045 | 48.8% |
Female population | 521,405 | 51.2% |
Average age | 40.7 |
Male population 48.8%
Female population 51.2%
Population by age group
% of Total | ||
Under 14 | 166,920 | 16.4% |
15 to 24 | 131,170 | 12.9% |
25 to 34 | 143,020 | 14.1% |
35 to 44 | 135,410 | 13.3% |
45 to 54 | 133,505 | 13.1% |
55 to 64 | 135,260 | 13.3% |
Over 65 | 172,150 | 16.9% |
Under 14 16.4%
15 to 24 12.9%
25 to 34 14.1%
35 to 44 13.3%
45 to 54 13.1%
55 to 64 13.3%
Over 65 16.9%
There are 1,017,450 residents in Ottawa, with an average age of 40.7. Males make up 48.8% of the population, while females account for 51.2%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Ottawa (172,150 individuals), followed by those aged under 14 (166,920 people).
What is the marital status of Ottawa residents?
top% of Total | ||
Married | 390,555 | 45.9% |
Common law | 83,660 | 9.8% |
Single | 265,265 | 31.2% |
Separated | 22,900 | 2.7% |
Divorced | 48,880 | 5.8% |
Widowed | 39,265 | 4.6% |
Married 45.9%
Common law 9.8%
Single 31.2%
Separated 2.7%
Divorced 5.8%
Widowed 4.6%
A total of 265,265 people in Ottawa have never been married (which represents 31.2% of the population). Wedded people in Ottawa (390,555 locals) account for 45.9% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 9.8% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 83,660 people).
What are the employment statistics in Ottawa?
topUnemployment rate | 10.3% |
% of Total | ||
Management | 8,485 | 1.6% |
Business, finance and administration | 109,065 | 20.4% |
Natural and applied sciences | 81,345 | 15.2% |
Health | 39,930 | 7.4% |
Education, law, community and government services | 95,710 | 17.9% |
Art, culture, recreation and sport | 20,320 | 3.8% |
Sales and service | 114,705 | 21.4% |
Trades and transport | 54,825 | 10.2% |
Natural resources and agriculture | 5,320 | 1.0% |
Manufacturing and utilities | 6,280 | 1.2% |
Management 1.6%
Business, finance and administration 20.4%
Natural and applied sciences 15.2%
Health 7.4%
Education, law, community and government services 17.9%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 3.8%
Sales and service 21.4%
Trades and transport 10.2%
Natural resources and agriculture 1.0%
Manufacturing and utilities 1.2%
Ottawa has an unemployment rate of 10.3%. Regarding the most common jobs in Ottawa, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (114,705 individuals), followed by those in Business, finance and administration (109,065 individuals) and Education, law, community and government services (95,710 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Ottawa?
top% of Total | ||
English | 824,560 | 81.9% |
French | 141,555 | 14.1% |
English and French | 25,845 | 2.6% |
Neither English nor French | 15,000 | 1.5% |
The majority of Ottawa residents (that’s 81.9%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Ottawa?
topMedian household income | $102,000 | |
Median after-tax household income | $88,000 |
The median household income in Ottawa is $102,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $88,000 per year.
How many households are there in Ottawa?
topHomeownership
% of Total | ||
Total households | 407,250 | |
Owned households | 260,220 | 63.9% |
Rented households | 147,030 | 36.1% |
Owned households 63.9%
Rented households 36.1%
Household size
Average household size | 2.5 |
% of Total | ||
1 person | 116,370 | 28.6% |
2 person | 135,365 | 33.2% |
3 person | 61,740 | 15.2% |
4 person | 59,175 | 14.5% |
5 person | 34,605 | 8.5% |
1 person 28.6%
2 person 33.2%
3 person 15.2%
4 person 14.5%
5 person 8.5%
Households by age of primary maintainer
% of Total | ||
Under 34 | 76,940 | 18.9% |
35 to 44 | 72,630 | 17.8% |
45 to 54 | 76,580 | 18.8% |
55 to 64 | 80,140 | 19.7% |
Over 65 | 100,960 | 24.8% |
Under 34 18.9%
35 to 44 17.8%
45 to 54 18.8%
55 to 64 19.7%
Over 65 24.8%
There is a total of 407,250 households in Ottawa, 63.9% of which are owner-occupied and 36.1% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Ottawa is 2.5 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (135,365 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (116,370 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Ottawa, at 24.8%.
What are the housing characteristics in Ottawa?
topYear built
% of Total | ||
Before 1945 | 28,150 | 6.9% |
Between 1946 and 1960 | 36,665 | 9.0% |
Between 1961 and 1970 | 49,490 | 12.2% |
Between 1971 and 1980 | 65,585 | 16.1% |
Between 1981 and 1990 | 63,195 | 15.5% |
Between 1991 and 2000 | 46,095 | 11.3% |
Between 2001 and 2010 | 58,250 | 14.3% |
After 2011 | 59,840 | 14.7% |
Before 1945 6.9%
Between 1946 and 1960 9.0%
Between 1961 and 1970 12.2%
Between 1971 and 1980 16.1%
Between 1981 and 1990 15.5%
Between 1991 and 2000 11.3%
Between 2001 and 2010 14.3%
After 2011 14.7%
No. of bedrooms
% of Total | ||
No bedrooms | 3,830 | 0.9% |
1 bedroom | 59,775 | 14.7% |
2 bedrooms | 85,345 | 21.0% |
3 bedrooms | 150,190 | 36.9% |
4 or more bedroom | 108,110 | 26.6% |
No bedrooms 0.9%
1 bedroom 14.7%
2 bedrooms 21.0%
2 bedrooms 36.9%
4 or more bedroom 26.6%
Property type
% of Total | ||
Single-detached homes | 169,760 | 41.7% |
Apartments | 76,895 | 18.9% |
Attached homes | 159,800 | 39.2% |
Movable homes | 795 | 0.2% |
Single-detached homes 41.7%
Apartments 18.9%
Attached homes 39.2%
Movable homes 0.2%
Median home value | $624,000 | |
Average home value | $672,000 |
Home improvement needed
% of Total | ||
Regular maintenance | 284,715 | 69.9% |
Major repairs | 21,860 | 5.4% |
Minor repairs | 100,675 | 24.7% |
Regular maintenance 69.9%
Minor repairs 24.7%
Major repairs 5.4%
Single-detached houses account for 41.7% of the residential buildings in Ottawa. Apartments make up 18.9% of the Ottawa housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $624,000 and the average figure sits at $672,000. Of all the properties in Ottawa, 3 bedrooms units include 150,190 (the highest share) and 4 or more bedrooms units have 108,110 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (69.9%) and minor repairs (24.7%).
What is the education level in Ottawa?
top% of Total | ||
No diploma | 92,035 | 11.0% |
High school diploma | 192,100 | 23.0% |
Apprenticeship diploma | 29,735 | 3.6% |
College diploma | 157,470 | 18.9% |
University diploma (below bachelor level) | 17,325 | 2.1% |
University degree | 345,465 | 41.4% |
No diploma 11.0%
High school diploma 23.0%
Apprenticeship diploma 3.6%
College diploma 18.9%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 2.1%
University degree 41.4%
Approximately 23% of the population in Ottawa has a high school diploma (that’s 192,100 residents). Ottawa locals holding a college diploma (157,470 people) account for 18.9% of the resident pool. Additionally, 41.4% of them hold a university degree (345,465 people).
What is the average commute time in Ottawa?
topAverage commute time | 23 min |
Commuting mode
% of Total | ||
By car, truck or van | 211,755 | 76.8% |
By public transit | 31,015 | 11.2% |
By bicycle/by walking | 23,655 | 8.6% |
By other methods | 9,265 | 3.4% |
By car, truck or van 76.8%
By public transit 11.2%
By bicycle/by walking 8.6%
By other methods 3.4%
Commuting destinations
% of Total | ||
Commute within the same municipality | 219,180 | 94.2% |
Commute to another municipality within the same province | 7,025 | 3.0% |
Commute to a different province | 6,420 | 2.8% |
Commute within the same municipality 94.2%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 3.0%
Commute to a different province 2.8%
Commuting duration
% of Total | ||
Less than 15 minutes | 74,060 | 26.9% |
15 to 29 minutes | 116,260 | 42.2% |
30 to 44 minutes | 55,365 | 20.1% |
45 to 59 minutes | 15,975 | 5.8% |
More than 60 minutes | 14,030 | 5.1% |
Less than 15 minutes 26.9%
15 to 29 minutes 42.2%
30 to 44 minutes 20.1%
45 to 59 minutes 5.8%
More than 60 minutes 5.1%
Most employed people in Ottawa (116,260 individuals) travel 15 to 29 min to get to work, followed by those who commute less than 15 min (74,060 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Ottawa is 23 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Ottawa 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.
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