Tecumseh Profile

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

National Rank:186 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Tecumseh Population

Total Population (2021)

23,300

Total Population (2016)

23,229

Population Growth

+0.3% (+71)

Growth Rank

#560 of 688Same geo level

Male

48.6%11,315

Female

51.4%11,985

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.944

Average Age

44.7

Median Age

47.6

Age Rank

#458 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

980(4.2%)

5–9

1,205(5.2%)

10–14

1,365(5.9%)

15–19

1,400(6.0%)

20–24

1,290(5.5%)

25–29

1,055(4.5%)

30–34

1,070(4.6%)

35–39

1,200(5.2%)

40–44

1,295(5.6%)

45–49

1,540(6.6%)

50–54

1,670(7.2%)

55–59

1,840(7.9%)

60–64

2,000(8.6%)

65–69

1,680(7.2%)

70–74

1,475(6.3%)

75–79

995(4.3%)

80–84

580(2.5%)

85+

640(2.7%)

Tecumseh Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.6

Total Private Dwellings

9,111

Occupied Private Dwellings

8,946

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,890 (21.1%)

2 Persons

3,365 (37.6%)

3 Persons

1,445 (16.2%)

4 Persons

1,485 (16.6%)

5+ Persons

765 (8.6%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,870(32.1%)

Couples without children

2,770(31.0%)

One-parent families

840(9.4%)

One-person households

1,895(21.2%)

Multigenerational

230(2.6%)

Multiple-family

35(0.4%)

Tecumseh Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$106,200After tax

Median Household Income

$94,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$50,320After tax

Median Individual Income

$43,200After tax

Income Rank

#91 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

83.8%

Employment Income

62.8%

Government Transfers

16.3%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,355(7.2%)

$10k–$20k

1,840(9.8%)

$20k–$30k

2,240(11.9%)

$30k–$40k

2,070(11.0%)

$40k–$50k

2,150(11.4%)

$50k–$60k

1,875(9.9%)

$60k–$70k

1,525(8.1%)

$70k–$80k

1,220(6.5%)

$80k–$90k

915(4.9%)

$90k–$100k

910(4.8%)

$100k+

2,765(14.7%)

Tecumseh Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

51.6%

Unemployment Rate

13.4%

Total Labour Force

11,575

Employed

10,025

Unemployed

1,555

Not in Labour Force

7,860

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

4.6%

Children (0–17)

5.8%

Adults (18–64)

4.1%

Seniors (65+)

4.6%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3020 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.271

Tecumseh Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

20,050 (86.7%)

French Only

20 (0.1%)

English & French

2,895 (12.5%)

Neither

155 (0.7%)

Mother Tongue

English

18,190 (78.7%)

French

695 (3.0%)

Non-official languages

3,560 (15.4%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

18,190(78.7%)

French

695(3.0%)

Italian

655(2.8%)

Arabic

390(1.7%)

Polish

200(0.9%)

Punjabi

185(0.8%)

Tagalog

110(0.5%)

Spanish

110(0.5%)

Cantonese

70(0.3%)

Portuguese

60(0.3%)

Tecumseh Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

7,255(81.1%)

Semi-detached

490(5.5%)

Row house

475(5.3%)

Duplex

75(0.8%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

140(1.6%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

510(5.7%)

Community snapshot

About Tecumseh

Tecumseh is a town in Essex County, Ontario, on Lake St. Clair immediately east of Windsor. It is a suburban lakeshore community of waterfront parks, newer subdivisions, and a commercial strip along County Road 22. Proximity to Windsor shapes commuting while the lake shore gives the town its own character. About 23,000 people live in Tecumseh.

Known for

Lake St. Clair waterfront parks
Eastern suburb of the Windsor area
Lakeshore trails and marinas
County Road 22 commercial corridor
Quiet residential alternative to central Windsor

See & do

Tecumseh Waterfront / Lacasse Park area
Lake St. Clair shore parks and views.
Tecumseh Corners / main commercial area
Shops and services along the town’s commercial spine.
Shoreline trail network
Walking and cycling beside the lake.
Community recreation complex
Arenas and sports facilities for residents.
Nearby Lake St. Clair boat launches
Access to the lake’s western basin.

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