Berwick, Nova Scotia Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Berwick. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 6.53 km2. The town has a population density of 375.80 people per km2.

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

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Berwick has a population of around 2,455 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -2.15%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,5092,455 --2.15%

Population By Genders

The male population of Berwick is around 1,110 while the female population is around 1,350.

Of the 2,455 total population in Berwick, the largest gender is female with around 1,350 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,1101,350 -17.78%

Population by Age Characteristics

Berwick has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.20% of the total population. The town median age is 56.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years110 9.90%115 8.50% 4.35%225 9.20%
70 to 74 years100 9.00%95 7.00% 5.00%200 8.10%
85 years and over55 5.00%135 10.00% 59.26%190 7.70%
65 to 69 years75 6.80%110 8.10% 31.82%185 7.50%
55 to 59 years65 5.90%105 7.80% 38.10%170 6.90%
75 to 79 years55 5.00%110 8.10% 50.00%160 6.50%
50 to 54 years75 6.80%80 5.90% 6.25%150 6.10%
80 to 84 years80 7.20%75 5.60% 6.25%150 6.10%
35 to 39 years45 4.10%70 5.20% 35.71%120 4.90%
15 to 19 years55 5.00%60 4.40% 8.33%110 4.50%
40 to 44 years55 5.00%55 4.10% 0.00%110 4.50%
10 to 14 years60 5.40%45 3.30% 25.00%105 4.30%
45 to 49 years45 4.10%60 4.40% 25.00%105 4.30%
25 to 29 years55 5.00%45 3.30% 18.18%100 4.10%
30 to 34 years40 3.60%55 4.10% 27.27%100 4.10%
85 to 89 years40 3.60%65 4.80% 38.46%100 4.10%
0 to 4 years45 4.10%45 3.30% 0.00%95 3.90%
20 to 24 years45 4.10%45 3.30% 0.00%95 3.90%
5 to 9 years50 4.50%40 3.00% 20.00%85 3.50%
Median age of the population54 53.60%58 58.40% 8.56%57 56.80%
90 to 94 years15 1.40%40 3.00% 62.50%55 2.20%

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 52.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 35.80% and 11.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population49.20%53.80%51.80%
65 years and over32.40%38.90%35.80%
0 to 14 years14.40%9.60%11.60%

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Population of Berwick by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Berwick is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Berwick 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 English, which accounts for 31.42% of the total population, followed by Scottish (26.61%), Irish (24.08%), Canadian (19.50%), and German (13.53%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Caucasian (White), Acadian, Dutch, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English31.16%31.22%31.42%
Scottish28.14%25.74%26.61%
Irish22.61%25.32%24.08%
Canadian19.60%19.41%19.50%
German13.07%13.50%13.53%
French11.06%11.81%11.47%
Caucasian (White)3.52%5.91%4.82%
Acadian4.02%5.06%4.59%
Dutch3.02%5.49%4.36%
British Isles4.52%4.22%4.13%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 645 of Berwick's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.10% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.70% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.75%, 4.05%, and 2.40%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons42020.10%
1 person37017.70%
3 persons1205.75%
4 persons854.05%
5 or more persons502.40%

Income in Berwick

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Berwick is $35,600.

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 Berwick population or around 1,625 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 1,365 and 905 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Berwick's median household income is $60,400, 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 Berwick

This data sheds light on the distribution of Berwick 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.

60.55% or most of the Berwick population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 25.55% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.45% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.80% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree7759551,72560.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate33042576025.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher35035071025.45%
No certificate, diploma or degree23021044513.80%

Employment in Berwick

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Berwick. 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 5.26% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate43.42%
Unemployment rate5.26%

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 Berwick's population (around 68.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 60 men and 40 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 100.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed6040100

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Berwick has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 16%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance4014020%
Manufacturing1004516%
Retail trade506512%
Educational services30509%
Construction6007%
Professional, scientific and technical services20305%
Accommodation and food services15355%
Public administration40105%
Transportation and warehousing30105%
Other services (except public administration)25103%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting10153%
Wholesale trade10102%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services15102%
Information and cultural industries1002%
Finance and insurance0101%
Real estate and rental and leasing1001%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work30034064077.60%
Worked at home605512014.50%
No fixed workplace address5515708.50%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Berwick 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 Berwick residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Berwick 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.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes51.40%
15 to 29 minutes35.20%
30 to 44 minutes7.00%
60 minutes and over4.90%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Berwickshed 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 Berwick's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
52.53%
Married or living common-law
47.47%

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 Berwick. About 2,215 people living in the province speak English, 30 people speak French, 10 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,215
French30
Neither English nor French10
English and French0

Religion

Berwick is predominantly Christian. About 1,285 of its population is Christian (550 males and 550 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
Christian58.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%