Riverview, New Brunswick Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Riverview. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 34.10 km2. The town has a population density of 603.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Riverview 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, Riverview has a population of around 20,584 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 4.66%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
19,66720,584 +4.66%

Population By Genders

The male population of Riverview is around 9,870 while the female population is around 10,710.

Of the 20,584 total population in Riverview, the largest gender is female with around 10,710 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
9,87010,710 +7.84%

Population by Age Characteristics

Riverview has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 7.40% of the total population. The town median age is 45.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years705 7.10%815 7.60% 13.50%1,520 7.40%
45 to 49 years740 7.50%755 7.00% 1.99%1,505 7.30%
50 to 54 years670 6.80%750 7.00% 10.67%1,420 6.90%
40 to 44 years675 6.80%710 6.60% 4.93%1,385 6.70%
35 to 39 years635 6.40%740 6.90% 14.19%1,375 6.70%
60 to 64 years635 6.40%715 6.70% 11.19%1,350 6.60%
65 to 69 years560 5.70%715 6.70% 21.68%1,275 6.20%
70 to 74 years555 5.60%710 6.60% 21.83%1,275 6.20%
10 to 14 years615 6.20%595 5.60% 3.25%1,210 5.90%
15 to 19 years615 6.20%585 5.50% 4.88%1,195 5.80%
30 to 34 years550 5.60%560 5.20% 1.79%1,110 5.40%
5 to 9 years575 5.80%510 4.80% 11.30%1,085 5.30%
20 to 24 years570 5.80%465 4.30% 18.42%1,040 5.10%
25 to 29 years495 5.00%530 4.90% 6.60%1,025 5.00%
75 to 79 years420 4.30%510 4.80% 17.65%930 4.50%
0 to 4 years440 4.50%395 3.70% 10.23%835 4.10%
80 to 84 years225 2.30%310 2.90% 27.42%535 2.60%
85 years and over180 1.80%355 3.30% 49.30%535 2.60%
85 to 89 years110 1.10%210 2.00% 47.62%325 1.60%
90 to 94 years50 0.50%105 1.00% 52.38%160 0.80%
Median age of the population43 43.20%47 46.80% 6.41%45 45.20%

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 62.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.10% and 15.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population42.20%45.40%43.90%
65 years and over19.70%24.30%22.10%
0 to 14 years16.50%14.00%15.20%

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Population of Riverview by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Riverview is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Riverview 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 26.51% of the total population, followed by Irish (26.41%), Scottish (26.24%), Canadian (18.53%), and French (15.96%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Acadian, German, Caucasian (White), British Isles, and New Brunswicker.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English27.38%25.64%26.51%
Irish25.55%27.26%26.41%
Scottish26.82%25.69%26.24%
Canadian18.46%18.54%18.53%
French15.86%16.02%15.96%
Acadian9.69%10.06%9.88%
German8.52%8.29%8.40%
Caucasian (White)4.84%5.00%4.93%
British Isles3.42%4.10%3.74%
New Brunswicker2.80%2.62%2.71%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 5,500 of Riverview's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.10% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.95%, 6.40%, and 2.85%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3,40519.65%
1 person2,26513.10%
3 persons1,3757.95%
4 persons1,1106.40%
5 or more persons4952.85%

Income in Riverview

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Riverview is $40,800.

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 Riverview population or around 13,630 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 11,730 and 10,015 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Riverview's median household income is $79,500, 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 Riverview

This data sheds light on the distribution of Riverview 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.

61.00% or most of the Riverview population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 23.10% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.10% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree7,4059,19516,60061.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate4,5504,1608,71030.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,6153,6156,22523.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,2801,2002,4908.10%

Employment in Riverview

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Riverview. 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 4.98% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate59.14%
Unemployment rate4.98%

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 Riverview's population (around 77.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 620 men and 365 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 985.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed620365985

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Riverview has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 10%, followed by Finance and insurance at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade86571014%
Health care and social assistance20593510%
Finance and insurance3006359%
Transportation and warehousing5302457%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services4153557%
Educational services1805607%
Accommodation and food services2454356%
Public administration3552906%
Construction560756%
Professional, scientific and technical services3502405%
Manufacturing4001005%
Other services (except public administration)2552304%
Wholesale trade340954%
Information and cultural industries1601153%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1301202%
Real estate and rental and leasing135852%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction60351%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting45201%
Utilities1500%
Management of companies and enterprises10100%

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 work3,4553,5106,97068.60%
Worked at home8851,1602,04020.10%
No fixed workplace address8652651,14011.20%
Worked outside Canada00100.10%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Riverview 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
15 to 29 minutes45.00%
Less than 15 minutes43.70%
30 to 44 minutes6.80%
60 minutes and over3.00%
45 to 59 minutes1.40%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
60.41%
Married or living common-law
39.59%

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 Riverview. About 18,520 people living in the province speak English, 1,755 people speak French, 130 people speak English and French language, and 35 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English18,520
French1,755
English and French130
Neither English nor French35

Religion

Riverview is predominantly Christian. About 12,165 of its population is Christian (5,400 males and 5,400 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Hindu, both represent 0.5% and 0.4% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.2% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian59.9%
Islam0.8%
Sikh0.5%
Hindu0.4%
Buddhist0.2%
Jewish0.1%