Ontario, CA Demographics
What is the population of Ontario?
There are 178,347 residents in Ontario, with a median age of 33. Of this, 48.96% are males and 51.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.3% of the resident pool in Ontario, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.67%. Additionally, 14.03% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 161,920 people in Ontario currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 178,347 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 87,327 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 91,020 | 2.0% |
Male Population 48.96%
Female Population 51.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | 1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 127,153 | 1.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 26,170 | 0.3% |
| Not Citizen | 25,024 | -1.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 71.3%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.67%
Not Citizen 14.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 740 | 8.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,798 | -10.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,340 | -0.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,060 | 5.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 161,920 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.42%
Moved from Same County 3.3%
Moved from Same State 3.61%
Moved from Different State 0.6%
Same House as Last Year 92.07%
What are the employment statistics in Ontario?
White-collar workers make up 66.84% of the working population in Ontario, while blue-collar employees account for 33.16%. There are also 13,696 entrepreneurs in Ontario (7.91% of the workforce); 125,470 workers employed in private companies (72.42%); and 21,190 people working in governmental institutions (12.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 115,804 | 106.2% |
| Blue Collar | 57,446 | 89.9% |
White Collar 66.84%
Blue Collar 33.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 13,696 | 102.8% |
| Private Companies | 125,470 | 97.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 21,190 | 105.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,894 | 126.4% |
Self Employees 7.91%
Private Companies 72.42%
Governmental Workers 12.23%
Not for Profit Companies 7.44%
How many households are there in Ontario?
There are a total of 52,664 households in Ontario, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.11% of these Ontario households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.89%. Additionally, 41.86% of households have children and 58.14% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 52,664 | 1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -11.5% |
| Family Households | 41,136 | 3.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 11,528 | -2.9% |
Family Households 78.11%
Non-Family Households 21.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,047 | 1.5% |
| Households without Children | 30,617 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 41.86%
Households without Children 58.14%
What are the median and average incomes in Ontario?
The average annual household income in Ontario is $102,089, while the median household income sits at $82,806 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,596, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $93,363. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,620 and $68,268, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $102,089 | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income | $82,806 | 6.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 22,043 | -0.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 152,593 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Ontario?
There are 54,951 housing units in Ontario, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 52,664 occupied housing units in Ontario, 57.35% are owner-occupied, while 42.65% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.69% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $585,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,967 per month in Ontario.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 54,951 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,486 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,046 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,203 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,882 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,256 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,242 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,863 | -6.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,952 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,511 | 22.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,510 | 79.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 52,664 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 30,202 | 4.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22,462 | -2.1% |
Owner Occupied 57.35%
Renter Occupied 42.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 22,255 | 6.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,947 | 0.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $585,100 | 9.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $505,200 | 10.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,967 | 5.2% |
With Mortgage 73.69%
Without Mortgage 26.31%
What is the level of education in Ontario?
Approximately 37.89% of the population in Ontario holds a high school degree (that's 50,687 residents), while 24.27% have attained a college certificate (32,467 locals) and 14.22% have a bachelor's degree (19,030 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,884 | -3.3% |
| Some High School | 50,687 | -0.8% |
| Some College | 32,467 | -5.7% |
| Associate Degree | 11,277 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19,030 | 8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,445 | 11.2% |
No High School 10.38%
Some High School 37.89%
Some College 24.27%
Associate Degree 8.43%
Bachelor's Degree 14.22%
Graduate Degree 4.82%
What is the marital status of Ontario residents?
A total of 59,739 people in Ontario have never been married (which represents 42.27% of the total population), while 65,207 of them are wedded (46.14%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,604 (2.55%) and 11,225 (7.94%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 59,739 | 1.4% |
| Married | 65,207 | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3,604 | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5,149 | -4.6% |
| Divorced | 11,225 | -2.2% |
Never Married 42.27%
Married 46.14%
Separated 2.55%
Widowed 3.64%
Divorced 7.94%
What are the most common means of transportation in Ontario?
The top three means of transportation people in Ontario use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 75,355 residents commute by car, 860 prefer going to work by walking and 664 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 75,355 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 664 | 17.1% |
| Railroad | 138 | -36.7% |
| Ferryboat | 72 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 194 | -6.3% |
| Motorcycle | 36 | -42.9% |
| TaxiCab | 35 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 860 | -5.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Ontario by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.