Gillam, Manitoba Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Gillam. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1,994.44 km2. The town has a population density of 0.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Gillam 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, Gillam has a population of around 1,007 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -16.15%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,2011,007 --16.15%

Population By Genders

The male population of Gillam is around 510 while the female population is around 490.

Of the 1,007 total population in Gillam, the largest gender is male with around 510 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
510490 -3.92%

Population by Age Characteristics

Gillam has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 11.40% of the total population. The town median age is 31.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
10 to 14 years50 9.80%65 13.30% 23.08%115 11.40%
35 to 39 years45 8.80%60 12.20% 25.00%105 10.40%
0 to 4 years50 9.80%45 9.20% 10.00%90 8.90%
15 to 19 years45 8.80%40 8.20% 11.11%90 8.90%
30 to 34 years50 9.80%45 9.20% 10.00%90 8.90%
25 to 29 years40 7.80%35 7.10% 12.50%75 7.40%
40 to 44 years45 8.80%35 7.10% 22.22%75 7.40%
5 to 9 years35 6.90%40 8.20% 12.50%70 6.90%
55 to 59 years45 8.80%35 7.10% 22.22%70 6.90%
45 to 49 years25 4.90%25 5.10% 0.00%55 5.40%
50 to 54 years30 5.90%25 5.10% 16.67%55 5.40%
20 to 24 years20 3.90%25 5.10% 20.00%45 4.50%
60 to 64 years20 3.90%15 3.10% 25.00%35 3.50%
Median age of the population32 31.60%31 30.80% 3.16%31 31.20%
Average age of the population32 31.50%30 30.30% 3.17%31 30.80%
70 to 74 years0 0.00%5 1.00% 100.00%15 1.50%
65 to 69 years10 2.00%5 1.00% 50.00%10 1.00%
75 to 79 years5 1.00%0 0.00% 100.00%5 0.50%
80 to 84 years5 1.00%0 0.00% 100.00%5 0.50%

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 68.80% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 15 to 64 years, account for 27.70% and 68.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Population of Gillam by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Gillam is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Gillam 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 22.89% of the total population, followed by English (22.39%), First Nations (North American Indian) (21.39%), Irish (14.93%), and German (12.44%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, North American Indigenous, Canadian, Ukrainian, and Cree.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish26.73%19.00%22.89%
English25.74%19.00%22.39%
First Nations (North American Indian)13.86%29.00%21.39%
Irish13.86%16.00%14.93%
German10.89%14.00%12.44%
French7.92%15.00%11.44%
North American Indigenous13.86%6.00%10.45%
Canadian12.87%8.00%9.95%
Ukrainian8.91%10.00%9.95%
Cree6.93%5.00%5.97%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 185 of Gillam's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 12.70% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 12.70% of the population. 5 or more persons, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 8.45%, 7.75%, and 7.75%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person9012.70%
2 persons9012.70%
5 or more persons608.45%
3 persons557.75%
4 persons557.75%

Income in Gillam

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Gillam is $59,200.

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 Gillam population or around 340 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 330 and 300 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Gillam's median household income is $142,000, 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 Gillam

This data sheds light on the distribution of Gillam 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.

48.85% or most of the Gillam population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.60% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 21.10% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 16.25% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree34527562048.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree21517538529.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate13015027021.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher8012520516.25%

Employment in Gillam

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Gillam. 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 7.09% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate68.09%
Unemployment rate7.09%

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 Gillam's population (around 84.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

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

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Gillam has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (35%) works in the utilities sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 12%, followed by Educational services at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Utilities1603035%
Retail trade204512%
Educational services153510%
Public administration352510%
Health care and social assistance0408%
Construction20105%
Arts, entertainment and recreation15154%
Accommodation and food services1003%
Transportation and warehousing002%
Professional, scientific and technical services002%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

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 work21019040083.30%
No fixed workplace address55157014.60%
Worked at home010102.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Gillam 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 minutes73.40%
15 to 29 minutes13.80%
45 to 59 minutes7.40%
30 to 44 minutes2.10%
60 minutes and over2.10%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
58.62%
Married or living common-law
41.38%

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 Gillam. About 1,000 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak English and French, 0 people speak French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,000
English and French5
French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Gillam is predominantly Christian. About 385 of its population is Christian (165 males and 165 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 2.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian38.3%
Sikh2.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%