This section provides information about age, gender and population projections.
Age Distribution |
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This charts below present information, from the Census, about the age of the population in Guelph and Wellington. Key FindingsIn 2016 in Guelph, there were more people ages 20 to 24 years old compared to all other age categories. The age category 80 to 84 years old had the least people. In Wellington (without Guelph), the age group with the most people was 50 to 54 years old. The age group with the least people was 80 to 84 year olds.
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Key FindingsPeople in Wellington County are older than in Guelph, Ontario and Canada. In 2016, when compared to Guelph, Ontario and Canada, Wellington had a slightly larger proportion of residents who were 45 years old and older. In contrast, Wellington had the smallest proportion of people 25 to 44 years old when compared to Guelph, Ontario and Canada.
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Key FindingsOur population is increasing. From 2011 to 2016, there were more people in almost every age bracket, with a few exceptions. In Guelph, the number of people between the ages of 45 and 49 and 80 and 84 years old decreased. In Wellington County, the number of people of between the ages of 10 to 19 and 35 to 49 years old decreased.
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*Wellington County does not include Guelph in the charts above
Sources for 3 charts above:
1) Statistics Canada. 2017. Guelph, CY [Census subdivision], Ontario and Wellington, CTY [Census division], Ontario (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released May 3, 2017. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 26, 2017).
2) Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-311-XCB2011018 http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 9, 2017). Looking for more information?For more information about this measure please download the excel file below . |
Gender Distribution |
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This chart presents gender information, from the Census, for people who live in Guelph and Wellington. Key FindingsIn 2016, the proportion of males and females in Wellington was the same (50%), while slightly more females than males lived in Guelph. In Ontario and Canada, there were also slightly more females than males.
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Source: Statistics Canada. 2017. Guelph, CY [Census subdivision], Ontario and Wellington, CTY [Census division], Ontario (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released May 3, 2017. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 26, 2017).Looking for more information?For more information about this measure please download the excel file below . |
Population Trends (Historic, Current and Projections) |
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This measure includes historic and current population counts, as well as future population projections. Historic and current population counts are from Statistics Canada. Key FindingsIn 2016, the population of Guelph was 131,794 people and the population of Wellington County was 90,932. Since 2011, the population of Guelph increased by 8.3%, while the population of Wellington County increased by 4.9%. At the same time, population increases for Ontario and Canada were 4.6% and 5%, respectively.
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Source: Statistics Canada Coming soon: Population Projects are being updated |
The census of the population is mandatory and conducted once every five years. The census gathers information from all Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and non-permanent residents (people who have a work or student permit or refugee status). The census captures information from the entire population about age, sex, marital status, mother tongue and relationship to the first person reported on the questionnaire (Person 1).[1]
References
[1] Statistics Canada (2016). Census of Population. Available at: http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3901