London vs Windsor: Population & Income Compared

London and Windsor sit in southwestern Ontario and often compete for talent and investment. 2021 figures show how they stack up on size, momentum, and household income. Here is a clear head-to-head.

Population & growth

London counted 422,324 residents in 2021, compared with Windsor at 229,660. Size, however, is not the same as momentum. London's population rose 10% from 2016 to 2021, while Windsor grew 5.7% over the same period.

In short: London leads on municipal population; London grew faster during the last census cycle.

Income

Median after-tax household income tells another part of the story. London households sat at $68,500 (median after tax), versus $63,600 in Windsor. That gap matters for cost-of-living and labour-market conversations across the two cities.

Age profile

Average age was 40.7 years in London and 41.4 in Windsor. London's younger profile contrasts with Windsor in this census snapshot.

Quick comparison table

• Population (2021): London 422,324 · Windsor 229,660
• Growth 2016–2021: London 10% · Windsor 5.7%
• Median HH income (after tax): London $68,500 · Windsor $63,600
• Average age: London 40.7 · Windsor 41.4

London leads on population; London grew faster over 2016–2021; London posts higher median after-tax household income, with London slightly younger on average age.

Explore the full datasets

Dig into every section (households, labour, languages, dwellings) on the location profiles, or build your own side-by-side:

• London demographic profile
• Windsor demographic profile
• Location Comparison tool — select Census subdivision, then London and Windsor