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Oshawa, ON
Full City Profile · Ontario
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
175,383
Population
3,117/sq mi density
$86,000
Median Income
$46,040 per capita
$695,000
Home Value
$1,300
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 15.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$695,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
175,383
Census 2021
Population Density
3,117
per square mile
Land Area
56.3
square miles (145.7 km²)
Median Age
39.2 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 14.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71.1%
Black
8.9%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
14.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 18.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
79.6%
Spanish
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 175,383 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 3,117 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 56.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 51.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
Language
| English Only | 79.6% |
| Spanish | 1.7% |