Thornloe, Ontario Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Thornloe census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Thornloe. It is a in Canada that encompasses a land area of 6.59 km2. The has a population density of 14.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Thornloe 's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Thornloe on the Map

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Thornloe location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Thornloe has a population of around 92 people. The 's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Thornloe has decreased by -17.86%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
11292 --17.86%

2026 Population Projection

Thornloe's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 92 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Thornloe is around 45 while the female population is around 45.

Of the 92 total population in Thornloe, the largest gender is female with around 45 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4545 -0.00%

Is Thornloe a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Thornloe compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
12.2 pts below the province
46.7%
Employment rate
8.4 pts below the province
46.7%
Participation rate
16.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$91,000 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
10.1 pts below the province

Commute

50.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
12.0 pts below the province
100.0%
Commute by car
16.4 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
8.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

70.0%
Single-detached houses
16.4 pts above the province
20.0%
Apartments (any building size)
11.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

1.90 people
Average household size
0.70people below the province
40.0%
One-person households
13.5 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Population by Age Characteristics

Thornloe has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 10.50% of the total population. The median age is 50.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population48 48.00%54 54.00% 11.11%50 50.40%
Average age of the population46 46.00%51 51.00% 9.80%49 48.80%
5 to 9 years0 0.00%5 11.10% 100.00%10 10.50%
40 to 44 years5 11.10%5 11.10% 0.00%10 10.50%
45 to 49 years10 22.20%5 11.10% 50.00%10 10.50%
50 to 54 years5 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%10 10.50%
55 to 59 years5 11.10%5 11.10% 0.00%10 10.50%
0 to 4 years0 0.00%5 11.10% 100.00%5 5.30%
25 to 29 years5 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 5.30%
30 to 34 years5 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 5.30%
35 to 39 years5 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 5.30%
60 to 64 years5 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 5.30%
65 to 69 years0 0.00%5 11.10% 100.00%5 5.30%
70 to 74 years5 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 5.30%
75 to 79 years0 0.00%5 11.10% 100.00%5 5.30%
10 to 14 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
15 to 19 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
20 to 24 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the 's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 63.20% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over, account for 63.20% and 26.30%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Thornloe are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Thornloe

Population of Thornloe by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Thornloe is quite diverse, which contributes to the 's vibrant cultural landscape. Thornloe is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are French, which accounts for 53.33% of the total population, followed by Irish (13.33%), German (13.33%), African American (0.00%), and Yugoslavian (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Tunisian, Slavic, Cuban, Bosnian, and Venezuelan.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
French44.44%66.67%53.33%
Irish0.00%33.33%13.33%
German0.00%0.00%13.33%
African American0.00%0.00%0.00%
Yugoslavian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Tunisian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Slavic0.00%0.00%0.00%
Cuban0.00%0.00%0.00%
Bosnian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Venezuelan0.00%0.00%0.00%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Thornloe's population profile.

About 0.0% of Thornloe's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Thornloe's immigrant population are Poland (0), Portugal (0), Romania (0), Russian Federation (0), Serbia (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Poland0
Portugal0
Romania0
Russian Federation0
Serbia0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 35 of Thornloe's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 20.00% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 20.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.00%, 5.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person2020.00%
2 persons2020.00%
3 persons55.00%
4 persons55.00%
5 or more persons00.00%

Income in Thornloe

Analyzing income distribution in Thornloe can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Thornloe is $0.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the 's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Thornloe population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Thornloe's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Thornloe's median household income is 84,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the 's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the 's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Thornloe

This data sheds light on the distribution of Thornloe residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

74.45% or most of the Thornloe population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 13.35% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 10.00% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 0.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree60208574.45%
No certificate, diploma or degree10102013.35%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate0101510.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher0000.00%

Below national average 0.0% of Thornloe's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Thornloe

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Thornloe. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate46.67%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the who work as an employee. The majority of Thornloe's population (around 75.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the , there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10010

Employment Industry Sectors

The Thornloe industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Thornloe is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Thornloe has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (25%) works in the transportation and warehousing sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 0%, followed by Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction at 0%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Transportation and warehousing10025%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Thornloe residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Thornloe: -49 Transportation and warehousing (25%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)

Top occupation categories in Thornloe: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (38%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (25%), Sales and service occupations (25%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the . It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Worked at home10101542.90%
No fixed workplace address1001028.60%
Usual place of work1001028.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Thornloe residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Thornloe residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Thornloe spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the 's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the .

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes50.00%
Less than 15 minutes0.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Thornloeshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the 's social fabric. We can gain insights into Thornloe's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
58.82%
Married or living common-law
41.18%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights 's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Thornloe. About 65 people living in the province speak English, 25 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English65
French25
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English66.7%72.2%
French27.8%22.2%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Thornloe is predominantly Christian. About 60 of its population is Christian (30 males and 30 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian75.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Thornloe

According to the 2021 census, Thornloe has a population of approximately 92 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Thornloe decreased by 17.86%.

Thornloe has a population density of approximately 14.00 people per square kilometre.

Thornloe covers a land area of approximately 6.59 km².

The median age of the population in Thornloe is 50.40 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Thornloe is French.

The median household income in Thornloe is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Thornloe.

Christian is the predominant religion in Thornloe.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.