Demographics in Owen Sound, ON
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Owen Sound?
topPopulation by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2021 | 21,605 | |
| Male population | 10,090 | 46.7% |
| Female population | 11,515 | 53.3% |
| Average age | 46.3 |
Male population 46.7%
Female population 53.3%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 3,085 | 14.3% |
| 15 to 24 | 2,145 | 9.9% |
| 25 to 34 | 2,635 | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 | 2,355 | 10.9% |
| 45 to 54 | 2,290 | 10.6% |
| 55 to 64 | 3,230 | 15.0% |
| Over 65 | 5,870 | 27.2% |
Under 14 14.3%
15 to 24 9.9%
25 to 34 12.2%
35 to 44 10.9%
45 to 54 10.6%
55 to 64 15.0%
Over 65 27.2%
There are 21,605 residents in Owen Sound, with an average age of 46.3. Males make up 46.7% of the population, while females account for 53.3%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Owen Sound (5,870 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (3,230 people).
What is the marital status of Owen Sound residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 7,280 | 39.3% |
| Common law | 2,185 | 11.8% |
| Single | 4,995 | 27.0% |
| Separated | 710 | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 1,575 | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 1,785 | 9.6% |
Married 39.3%
Common law 11.8%
Single 27.0%
Separated 3.8%
Divorced 8.5%
Widowed 9.6%
A total of 4,995 people in Owen Sound have never been married (which represents 27% of the population). Wedded people in Owen Sound (7,280 locals) account for 39.3% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 11.8% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 2,185 people).
What are the employment statistics in Owen Sound?
top| Unemployment rate | 11.1% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 45 | 0.5% |
| Business, finance and administration | 1,225 | 12.8% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 390 | 4.1% |
| Health | 1,120 | 11.7% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 1,140 | 11.9% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 220 | 2.3% |
| Sales and service | 2,990 | 31.2% |
| Trades and transport | 1,820 | 19.0% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 150 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 500 | 5.2% |
Management 0.5%
Business, finance and administration 12.8%
Natural and applied sciences 4.1%
Health 11.7%
Education, law, community and government services 11.9%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 2.3%
Sales and service 31.2%
Trades and transport 19.0%
Natural resources and agriculture 1.6%
Manufacturing and utilities 5.2%
Owen Sound has an unemployment rate of 11.1%. Regarding the most common jobs in Owen Sound, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (2,990 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (1,820 individuals) and Business, finance and administration (1,225 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Owen Sound?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 20,985 | 98.9% |
| French | 175 | 0.8% |
| English and French | 20 | 0.1% |
| Neither English nor French | 45 | 0.2% |
The majority of Owen Sound residents (that’s 98.9%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Owen Sound?
top| Median household income | $63,200 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $57,600 |
The median household income in Owen Sound is $63,200, while the median after-tax household income sits at $57,600 per year.
How many households are there in Owen Sound?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 9,890 | |
| Owned households | 5,735 | 58.0% |
| Rented households | 4,155 | 42.0% |
Owned households 58.0%
Rented households 42.0%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.1 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 3,780 | 38.2% |
| 2 person | 3,455 | 34.9% |
| 3 person | 1,230 | 12.4% |
| 4 person | 940 | 9.5% |
| 5 person | 485 | 4.9% |
1 person 38.2%
2 person 34.9%
3 person 12.4%
4 person 9.5%
5 person 4.9%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 1,575 | 15.9% |
| 35 to 44 | 1,395 | 14.1% |
| 45 to 54 | 1,360 | 13.8% |
| 55 to 64 | 2,010 | 20.3% |
| Over 65 | 3,545 | 35.9% |
Under 34 15.9%
35 to 44 14.1%
45 to 54 13.8%
55 to 64 20.3%
Over 65 35.9%
There is a total of 9,890 households in Owen Sound, 58% of which are owner-occupied and 42% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Owen Sound is 2.1 people. Of the total households here, those with 1 person living in them account for the largest share of the market (3,780 households), followed by establishments occupied by 2 people (3,455 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Owen Sound, at 35.9%.
What are the housing characteristics in Owen Sound?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 2,945 | 29.8% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 1,370 | 13.8% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 1,350 | 13.6% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 1,490 | 15.1% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 1,195 | 12.1% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 635 | 6.4% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 470 | 4.8% |
| After 2011 | 435 | 4.4% |
Before 1945 29.8%
Between 1946 and 1960 13.8%
Between 1961 and 1970 13.6%
Between 1971 and 1980 15.1%
Between 1981 and 1990 12.1%
Between 1991 and 2000 6.4%
Between 2001 and 2010 4.8%
After 2011 4.4%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 85 | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 1,800 | 18.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 2,635 | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 3,425 | 34.6% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 1,950 | 19.7% |
No bedrooms 0.9%
1 bedroom 18.2%
2 bedrooms 26.6%
2 bedrooms 34.6%
4 or more bedroom 19.7%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 5,055 | 51.1% |
| Apartments | 735 | 7.4% |
| Attached homes | 4,070 | 41.1% |
| Movable homes | 35 | 0.4% |
Single-detached homes 51.1%
Apartments 7.4%
Attached homes 41.1%
Movable homes 0.4%
| Median home value | $400,000 | |
| Average home value | $447,200 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 6,525 | 65.9% |
| Major repairs | 660 | 6.7% |
| Minor repairs | 2,710 | 27.4% |
Regular maintenance 65.9%
Minor repairs 27.4%
Major repairs 6.7%
Single-detached houses account for 51.1% of the residential buildings in Owen Sound. Apartments make up 7.4% of the Owen Sound housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $400,000 and the average figure sits at $447,200. Of all the properties in Owen Sound, 3 bedrooms units include 3,425 (the highest share) and 2 bedrooms units have 2,635 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (65.9%) and minor repairs (27.4%).
What is the education level in Owen Sound?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 3,635 | 20.5% |
| High school diploma | 5,605 | 31.6% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 1,000 | 5.6% |
| College diploma | 4,405 | 24.8% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 225 | 1.3% |
| University degree | 2,875 | 16.2% |
No diploma 20.5%
High school diploma 31.6%
Apprenticeship diploma 5.6%
College diploma 24.8%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 1.3%
University degree 16.2%
Approximately 31.6% of the population in Owen Sound has a high school diploma (that’s 5,605 residents). Owen Sound locals holding a college diploma (4,405 people) account for 24.8% of the resident pool. Additionally, 16.2% of them hold a university degree (2,875 people).
What is the average commute time in Owen Sound?
top| Average commute time | 18 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 6,715 | 88.1% |
| By public transit | 135 | 1.8% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 650 | 8.5% |
| By other methods | 120 | 1.6% |
By car, truck or van 88.1%
By public transit 1.8%
By bicycle/by walking 8.5%
By other methods 1.6%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 4,525 | 68.7% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 2,050 | 31.1% |
| Commute to a different province | 10 | 0.2% |
Commute within the same municipality 68.7%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 31.1%
Commute to a different province 0.2%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 4,645 | 60.8% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 1,500 | 19.6% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 785 | 10.3% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 250 | 3.3% |
| More than 60 minutes | 455 | 6.0% |
Less than 15 minutes 60.8%
15 to 29 minutes 19.6%
30 to 44 minutes 10.3%
45 to 59 minutes 3.3%
More than 60 minutes 6.0%
Most employed people in Owen Sound (4,645 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (1,500 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Owen Sound is 18 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Owen Sound 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.
