Altona, Manitoba Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Altona. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 9.35 km2. The town has a population density of 456.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Altona 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, Altona has a population of around 4,267 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 1.31%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
4,2124,267 +1.31%

Population By Genders

The male population of Altona is around 2,115 while the female population is around 2,150.

Of the 4,267 total population in Altona, the largest gender is female with around 2,150 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,1152,150 +1.63%

Population by Age Characteristics

Altona has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 0 to 4 years old, accounting for 6.80% of the total population. The town median age is 40.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
0 to 4 years150 7.10%135 6.30% 10.00%290 6.80%
5 to 9 years145 6.90%130 6.00% 10.34%280 6.60%
25 to 29 years145 6.90%135 6.30% 6.90%280 6.60%
55 to 59 years135 6.40%145 6.70% 6.90%280 6.60%
35 to 39 years145 6.90%130 6.00% 10.34%270 6.30%
15 to 19 years140 6.60%120 5.60% 14.29%260 6.10%
20 to 24 years140 6.60%115 5.30% 17.86%260 6.10%
10 to 14 years135 6.40%120 5.60% 11.11%255 6.00%
60 to 64 years125 5.90%125 5.80% 0.00%255 6.00%
30 to 34 years125 5.90%130 6.00% 3.85%250 5.90%
40 to 44 years125 5.90%110 5.10% 12.00%235 5.50%
45 to 49 years110 5.20%125 5.80% 12.00%235 5.50%
65 to 69 years115 5.40%120 5.60% 4.17%235 5.50%
50 to 54 years115 5.40%115 5.30% 0.00%230 5.40%
70 to 74 years85 4.00%120 5.60% 29.17%205 4.80%
75 to 79 years80 3.80%105 4.90% 23.81%185 4.30%
85 years and over40 1.90%100 4.70% 60.00%145 3.40%
80 to 84 years55 2.60%65 3.00% 15.38%120 2.80%
85 to 89 years25 1.20%40 1.90% 37.50%70 1.60%
90 to 94 years15 0.70%40 1.90% 62.50%55 1.30%
Average age of the population39 39.20%43 43.10% 9.28%41 41.10%

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 60.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 20.80% and 19.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population37.60%42.80%40.00%
65 years and over17.70%24.00%20.80%
0 to 14 years20.30%18.10%19.20%

Population of Altona by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Altona is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Altona 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 Mennonite, which accounts for 28.40% of the total population, followed by German (21.24%), Russian (15.53%), Canadian (11.04%), and Filipino (7.40%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Dutch, English, Ukrainian, Irish, and Scottish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Mennonite27.88%29.10%28.40%
German22.36%20.29%21.24%
Russian16.11%14.67%15.53%
Canadian11.30%10.76%11.04%
Filipino7.45%7.58%7.40%
Dutch7.93%6.60%7.16%
English5.53%7.82%6.67%
Ukrainian6.49%6.85%6.67%
Irish5.29%6.60%6.07%
Scottish3.37%6.85%5.10%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,215 of Altona'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 14.40% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.30%, 5.00%, and 5.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons66519.55%
1 person49014.40%
4 persons2156.30%
3 persons1705.00%
5 or more persons1705.00%

Income in Altona

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Altona is $38,400.

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 Altona population or around 2,630 people falls in the $30,000 to $49,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 2,495 and 1,855 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Altona's median household income is $72,500, 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 Altona

This data sheds light on the distribution of Altona 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.

46.60% or most of the Altona population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.55% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 20.75% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 20.25% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,1451,2452,39046.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate8408601,71032.55%
No certificate, diploma or degree6405351,16520.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher4505801,03020.25%

Employment in Altona

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Altona. 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 3.24% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate58.80%
Unemployment rate3.24%

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 Altona's population (around 75.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 130 men and 105 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 235.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed130105235

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Altona has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (23%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing32013523%
Health care and social assistance4019011%
Retail trade11011511%
Educational services5017011%
Construction125107%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting95307%
Other services (except public administration)40706%
Public administration65154%
Transportation and warehousing60103%
Wholesale trade6003%
Finance and insurance20403%
Accommodation and food services20353%
Professional, scientific and technical services35203%
Information and cultural industries10252%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services15151%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10101%
Real estate and rental and leasing1501%
Utilities1001%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

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 work8206951,52079.80%
No fixed workplace address1454019010.00%
Worked at home751051859.70%
Worked outside Canada100100.50%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Altona 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 minutes71.60%
15 to 29 minutes12.90%
30 to 44 minutes10.20%
60 minutes and over2.90%
45 to 59 minutes2.60%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
63.95%
Married or living common-law
36.05%

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 Altona. About 4,090 people living in the province speak English, 50 people speak Neither English nor French, 30 people speak French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English4,090
Neither English nor French50
French30
English and French5

Religion

Altona is predominantly Christian. About 3,355 of its population is Christian (1,640 males and 1,640 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 3.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Buddhist, both represent 0.7% and 0.0% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian81.3%
Islam3.8%
Sikh0.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%