Ontario’s total population in 2024 is estimated at 16,124,116. Within this provincial landscape, Ingersoll accounts for 14,964 residents, representing approximately 0.09% of Ontario’s total population. Known for its rich industrial history and small-town charm, Ingersoll combines a dense urban core with accessible amenities, making it a notable community in Oxford County.
Ingersoll Town Statistics
- Population, 2021: 13,693
- Population, 2016: 12,757
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 7.3
- Total private dwellings: 5,627
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 5,467
- Population density per square kilometre: 1,075.3
- Land area in square kilometres: 12.73
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 215 | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 30 | 0.2% |
| Black | 230 | 1.7% |
| Filipino | 60 | 0.4% |
| Arab | 25 | 0.2% |
| Latin American | 65 | 0.5% |
| Southeast Asian | 20 | 0.1% |
| West Asian | 45 | 0.3% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 20 | 0.1% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 40 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 12,800 | 94.5% |
| Total | 13,550 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
In 2024, Ingersoll’s population is 14,964, accounting for about 0.09% of Ontario’s total population.
The median age in Ingersoll is 39.5 years, indicating a relatively young population compared to the provincial average.
Visible minorities make up 5.4% of the population, with the largest groups being South Asian, Black, and Latin American residents.
Ingersoll has a population density of 1,075.3 people per square kilometre, making it one of the denser towns in Ontario.
As of 2021, there were 5,627 total private dwellings, with 5,467 occupied by usual residents.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories

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