1.2.3 Age Distribution
Figure 1-3 illustrates the population age distribution for the Town of Tillsonburg, Oxford County, and Ontario in 2021. The Town of Tillsonburg has a large concentration of seniors (ages 75+), relative to Oxford County and the Province of Ontario. Additionally, Tillsonburg has a large adult population (20-49 years), which is similarly reflected in Oxford County. Tillsonburg and Oxford County have significantly less youth (15 – 19) than the Ontario average. In all, the data supports the anecdotal observations we heard during consultations that Tillsonburg has received many young families in recent years and has a large senior population.
The age distribution of the County will remain relatively stable over the next 10 years with a slight increase in the proportion over 75 years of age, and slight decreases in the proportion of those aged 50 – 64 (Ontario Population Projections Update, 2019-2049). Population projections by age were not available for Tillsonburg, but it is assumed it will trend similarly.
Figure 1-3: Population age distribution in Tillsonburg, Oxford County, and Ontario, 2021 Source: 2021 Canadian Census
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