Data & Demographics
Data and insights for informed investment decisions.
Access key demographic, workforce, and economic information about Ingersoll and the surrounding region.
Ingersoll Population
13,693
Oxford County Labour Force
62,975
Median Household Income
$88,000
High School+ Education
81% of residents aged 15+
Population & Demographics
Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census Profile is the latest fully released municipal profile for Ingersoll. The community’s growth, compact land area, established housing base, and median age give investors a clearer view of local market depth and community scale.
Data note: 2026 Census population and dwelling counts are scheduled for release on February 10, 2027, with additional topic releases following later in 2027.
+7.3% population growth
1,075.3 people/km2
12.73 km2 land area
5,467 occupied dwellings
40.8 median age
Workforce Profile
Local Labour Force
Ingersoll recorded 7,140 residents aged 15 and over in the labour force in the 2021 Census, including 6,120 employed residents, a 64.6% participation rate, and a 55.4% employment rate.
Regional Labour Pool
Oxford County’s largest broad occupation groups include trades, transport and equipment operators (13,930), sales and service workers (13,795), and business, finance and administration workers (8,800).
Industrial & Skilled Trades Base
Ingersoll’s industrial workforce profile includes 1,490 residents in trades, transport and equipment operator occupations and 1,050 residents in manufacturing and utilities occupations.
Education & Training
In 2021, 5,150 Ingersoll residents aged 15 and over held a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree. This included 2,940 college/CEGEP credentials, 750 apprenticeship or trades credentials, and 1,300 bachelor’s degree or higher credentials.
Market Access Overview
Ingersoll sits within Southwestern Ontario’s major transportation corridor, giving employers access to local talent, Oxford County’s broader labour base, and nearby urban markets. The location supports manufacturing supply chains, business-to-business services, logistics, and day-to-day regional movement.
Transportation & Connectivity
A regional access snapshot for site selectors reviewing goods movement, labour reach, and connections to Southwestern Ontario markets.
Two Highway 401 interchanges
Connections to Highways 402 and 403
Rail freight and industrial logistics access
London, Hamilton, Waterloo and Toronto airport options
Great Lakes shipping corridors within the region
Economic Indicators
Oxford County Growth
Oxford County reached 121,781 residents in 2021, up 9.9% from 2016. That compares with growth of 5.8% for Ontario and 5.2% for Canada over the same period.
Regional Housing Base
Oxford County had 47,876 occupied private dwellings in 2021 across a 2,038.18 km2 land area, creating a wider housing and labour catchment around Ingersoll.
Work Activity
Among Ingersoll residents aged 15 and over, 4,145 worked full year and full time in the 2020 reference year. Average weeks worked were 42.4.
Business & Employment Base
Ingersoll’s labour force included 6,425 employees and 590 self-employed residents in the 2021 Census, supporting both established employers and local entrepreneurship.
Major Employers & Sector Strengths
Sector strengths are shown by industry grouping so investors can understand where Ingersoll and Oxford County already have employment depth.
Manufacturing & Industrial Employers
Manufacturing is Ingersoll’s largest industry sector by resident labour force, with 1,650 workers. Across Oxford County, manufacturing accounted for 13,220 workers.
Automotive & Supply Chain Employers
Automotive and supply-chain activity is supported by local manufacturing, utilities, construction, wholesale trade, maintenance, and technical occupations across the regional corridor.
Food Processing & Agriculture-Related Employers
Oxford County’s agricultural base supports food processing and value-added production, with 3,925 county workers in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting.
Logistics & Distribution Operations
Transportation and warehousing accounted for 420 Ingersoll workers and 3,840 Oxford County workers in the 2021 Census industry data.
Public Sector & Institutional Employers
Institutional employment adds stability, including 960 Ingersoll workers in health care and social assistance, 325 in educational services, and 225 in public administration.
Maps & Regional Context
Coming Soon: Map resources can be added here once formal GIS, drive-time, labour catchment, or employment land visuals are available.
Download Centre
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Current data sources: Statistics Canada Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population; Statistics Canada Focus on Geography, 2021 Census; Town of Ingersoll Economic Profile / Townfolio; Statistics Canada 2026 Census release planning.