Leamington Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Leamington. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:157 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Leamington Population

Total Population (2021)

29,680

Total Population (2016)

27,595

Population Growth

+7.6% (+2,085)

Growth Rank

#212 of 688Same geo level

Male

50.4%14,945

Female

49.6%14,730

Male-to-Female Ratio

1.015

Average Age

41.8

Median Age

41.2

Age Rank

#263 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

1,660(5.6%)

5–9

1,725(5.8%)

10–14

1,820(6.1%)

15–19

1,850(6.2%)

20–24

1,870(6.3%)

25–29

1,900(6.4%)

30–34

1,870(6.3%)

35–39

1,805(6.1%)

40–44

1,700(5.7%)

45–49

1,625(5.5%)

50–54

1,745(5.9%)

55–59

2,055(6.9%)

60–64

2,035(6.9%)

65–69

1,695(5.7%)

70–74

1,490(5.0%)

75–79

1,100(3.7%)

80–84

775(2.6%)

85+

975(3.3%)

Leamington Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.7

Total Private Dwellings

11,219

Occupied Private Dwellings

10,547

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,685 (25.5%)

2 Persons

3,645 (34.5%)

3 Persons

1,515 (14.4%)

4 Persons

1,295 (12.3%)

5+ Persons

1,405 (13.3%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

3,020(28.6%)

Couples without children

2,870(27.2%)

One-parent families

920(8.7%)

One-person households

2,690(25.5%)

Multigenerational

290(2.7%)

Multiple-family

70(0.7%)

Leamington Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$85,100After tax

Median Household Income

$70,500After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$40,640After tax

Median Individual Income

$34,400After tax

Income Rank

#442 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

78.6%

Employment Income

60.4%

Government Transfers

21.5%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,855(8.4%)

$10k–$20k

2,975(13.5%)

$20k–$30k

3,565(16.1%)

$30k–$40k

3,380(15.3%)

$40k–$50k

3,015(13.6%)

$50k–$60k

2,220(10.0%)

$60k–$70k

1,575(7.1%)

$70k–$80k

1,090(4.9%)

$80k–$90k

630(2.9%)

$90k–$100k

465(2.1%)

$100k+

1,325(6.0%)

Leamington Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

52.4%

Unemployment Rate

10.2%

Total Labour Force

13,420

Employed

12,055

Unemployed

1,365

Not in Labour Force

9,570

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

11.1%

Children (0–17)

13.5%

Adults (18–64)

9.6%

Seniors (65+)

12.8%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3170 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.281

Leamington Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

25,815 (88.5%)

French Only

15 (0.1%)

English & French

1,625 (5.6%)

Neither

1,730 (5.9%)

Mother Tongue

English

17,890 (61.3%)

French

305 (1.0%)

Non-official languages

10,005 (34.3%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

17,890(61.3%)

Spanish

1,525(5.2%)

German

1,120(3.8%)

Arabic

910(3.1%)

Portuguese

780(2.7%)

Tagalog

660(2.3%)

Italian

435(1.5%)

French

305(1.0%)

Vietnamese

95(0.3%)

Polish

55(0.2%)

Leamington Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

6,810(64.6%)

Semi-detached

875(8.3%)

Row house

795(7.5%)

Duplex

285(2.7%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

1,015(9.6%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

735(7.0%)

Other attached

10(0.1%)

Movable

10(0.1%)

Community snapshot

About Leamington

Leamington is a municipality at the tip of Ontario’s Essex County, on Lake Erie near Point Pelee. It is a major greenhouse-vegetable centre and a gateway to Point Pelee National Park and Pelee Island ferry connections. The lakeshore, marina, and agricultural hinterland shape the place more than inland industry alone. About 30,000 people live in Leamington.

Known for

Greenhouse vegetable capital of Canada
Gateway to Point Pelee National Park
Lake Erie waterfront and marina
Pelee Island ferry connections nearby
Diverse agricultural workforce community

See & do

Point Pelee National Park
Southernmost mainland tip of Canada—marshes, beaches, and bird migration.
Leamington Marina and waterfront
Harbour, boardwalk, and Lake Erie views.
Seacliff Park
Lakeshore park and beach area in town.
Greenhouse country drives
Glasshouse landscape surrounding the municipality.
Downtown Leamington
Main street shops serving the agricultural district.

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