Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Wapella has a population of around 278 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -14.72%.
Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
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326 | 278 | --14.72% |
Population By Genders
The male population of Wapella is around 135 while the female population is around 145.
Of the 278 total population in Wapella, the largest gender is female with around 145 women within the population.
Male | Female | Difference |
---|---|---|
135 | 145 | -6.90% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Wapella has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 9.10% of the total population. The town median age is 37.60.
Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
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Average age of the population | 40 40.00% | 37 37.20% | 7.50% | 39 38.60% |
Median age of the population | 39 39.20% | 36 35.60% | 10.20% | 38 37.60% |
10 to 14 years | 10 7.40% | 15 10.30% | 33.33% | 25 9.10% |
30 to 34 years | 10 7.40% | 10 6.90% | 0.00% | 25 9.10% |
35 to 39 years | 10 7.40% | 10 6.90% | 0.00% | 25 9.10% |
60 to 64 years | 10 7.40% | 15 10.30% | 33.33% | 25 9.10% |
5 to 9 years | 5 3.70% | 10 6.90% | 50.00% | 20 7.30% |
25 to 29 years | 5 3.70% | 10 6.90% | 50.00% | 20 7.30% |
40 to 44 years | 15 11.10% | 10 6.90% | 33.33% | 20 7.30% |
45 to 49 years | 10 7.40% | 5 3.40% | 50.00% | 20 7.30% |
0 to 4 years | 5 3.70% | 10 6.90% | 50.00% | 15 5.50% |
15 to 19 years | 5 3.70% | 10 6.90% | 50.00% | 15 5.50% |
70 to 74 years | 5 3.70% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 15 5.50% |
20 to 24 years | 10 7.40% | 5 3.40% | 50.00% | 10 3.60% |
50 to 54 years | 5 3.70% | 5 3.40% | 0.00% | 10 3.60% |
55 to 59 years | 10 7.40% | 5 3.40% | 50.00% | 10 3.60% |
65 to 69 years | 5 3.70% | 5 3.40% | 0.00% | 10 3.60% |
80 to 84 years | 5 3.70% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 10 3.60% |
75 to 79 years | 5 3.70% | 5 3.40% | 0.00% | 5 1.80% |
Broader Age Groups
If the town'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 65.50% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 65.50% and 21.80%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Wapella are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
Data | Male | Female | Total |
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Population of Wapella by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Wapella is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Wapella 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 Scottish, which accounts for 36.54% of the total population, followed by English (26.92%), German (19.23%), Canadian (15.38%), and Hungarian (15.38%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Saskatchewanian, Polish, Norwegian, and Finnish.
Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
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Scottish | 36.00% | 40.74% | 36.54% |
English | 24.00% | 29.63% | 26.92% |
German | 20.00% | 14.81% | 19.23% |
Canadian | 12.00% | 18.52% | 15.38% |
Hungarian | 12.00% | 22.22% | 15.38% |
French | 0.00% | 18.52% | 11.54% |
Saskatchewanian | 12.00% | 0.00% | 7.69% |
Polish | 8.00% | 0.00% | 3.85% |
Norwegian | 0.00% | 7.41% | 3.85% |
Finnish | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.85% |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 110 of Wapella's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 19.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.05% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.50%, 6.50%, and 4.35%, respectively.
Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
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2 persons | 45 | 19.55% |
1 person | 30 | 13.05% |
3 persons | 15 | 6.50% |
4 persons | 15 | 6.50% |
5 or more persons | 10 | 4.35% |
Income in Wapella
Analyzing income distribution in Wapella can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wapella is $47,600.
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 town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Wapella population or around 135 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 135 and 115 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Wapella's median household income is $102,000, according to 2020 data.
The data provides important insights into the town'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 town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Wapella
This data sheds light on the distribution of Wapella 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.
50.20% or most of the Wapella population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 39.10% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 10.65% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 7.20% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
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High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 140 | 55 | 185 | 50.20% |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 35 | 110 | 145 | 39.10% |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 20 | 10 | 40 | 10.65% |
Bachelor's degree or higher | 0 | 25 | 25 | 7.20% |
Employment in Wapella
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wapella. 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 6.98% which is quite high.
Status | Percentage |
---|---|
Employment rate | 67.44% |
Unemployment rate | 6.98% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Wapella's population (around 71.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 0 men and 15 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.
Status | Men | Women | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Self-employed | 0 | 15 | 15 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Wapella industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Wapella is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Wapella has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (23%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Construction sector comes second at 19%, followed by Retail trade at 13%.
Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
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Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 35 | 0 | 23% |
Construction | 30 | 0 | 19% |
Retail trade | 0 | 15 | 13% |
Health care and social assistance | 0 | 20 | 13% |
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 10% |
Arts, entertainment and recreation | 10 | 0 | 7% |
Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 10 | 7% |
Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Transportation and warehousing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Educational services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accommodation and food services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.
Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
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Usual place of work | 25 | 55 | 80 | 55.20% |
No fixed workplace address | 40 | 0 | 40 | 27.60% |
Worked at home | 10 | 10 | 20 | 13.80% |
Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Wapella 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 Wapella residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wapella spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.
Duration | Percentage |
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15 to 29 minutes | 33.30% |
30 to 44 minutes | 25.00% |
Less than 15 minutes | 20.80% |
45 to 59 minutes | 12.50% |
60 minutes and over | 8.30% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Wapellashed 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 town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Wapella's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights town'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 Wapella. About 280 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
Language | Population |
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English | 280 |
French | 0 |
English and French | 0 |
Neither English nor French | 0 |
Religion
Wapella is predominantly Christian. About 110 of its population is Christian (55 males and 55 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.
Religion | Population |
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Christian | 42.3% |
Buddhist | 0.0% |
Hindu | 0.0% |
Jewish | 0.0% |
Islam | 0.0% |
Sikh | 0.0% |