Shippagan, New Brunswick Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Shippagan. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 9.96 km2. The town has a population density of 268.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Shippagan 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, Shippagan has a population of around 2,672 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 3.57%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,5802,672 +3.57%

Population By Genders

The male population of Shippagan is around 1,265 while the female population is around 1,405.

Of the 2,672 total population in Shippagan, the largest gender is female with around 1,405 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,2651,405 +9.96%

Population by Age Characteristics

Shippagan has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.00% of the total population. The town median age is 51.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years115 9.10%125 8.90% 8.00%240 9.00%
55 to 59 years115 9.10%115 8.20% 0.00%230 8.60%
65 to 69 years90 7.10%125 8.90% 28.00%215 8.10%
70 to 74 years80 6.30%95 6.80% 15.79%175 6.60%
45 to 49 years65 5.10%90 6.40% 27.78%160 6.00%
40 to 44 years65 5.10%80 5.70% 18.75%155 5.80%
50 to 54 years75 5.90%70 5.00% 6.67%150 5.60%
25 to 29 years60 4.70%85 6.00% 29.41%145 5.40%
20 to 24 years85 6.70%55 3.90% 35.29%140 5.20%
85 years and over45 3.60%95 6.80% 52.63%140 5.20%
75 to 79 years80 6.30%55 3.90% 31.25%130 4.90%
10 to 14 years65 5.10%60 4.30% 7.69%125 4.70%
35 to 39 years65 5.10%65 4.60% 0.00%125 4.70%
30 to 34 years60 4.70%60 4.30% 0.00%120 4.50%
5 to 9 years65 5.10%55 3.90% 15.38%115 4.30%
15 to 19 years45 3.60%65 4.60% 30.77%110 4.10%
0 to 4 years55 4.30%55 3.90% 0.00%105 3.90%
80 to 84 years35 2.80%55 3.90% 36.36%90 3.40%
90 to 94 years25 2.00%50 3.60% 50.00%80 3.00%
Median age of the population50 50.40%52 52.00% 3.85%51 51.20%
85 to 89 years20 1.60%35 2.50% 42.86%50 1.90%

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 58.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.30% and 13.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population46.70%48.90%47.90%
65 years and over26.10%30.20%28.30%
0 to 14 years13.80%12.50%13.10%

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Population of Shippagan by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Shippagan is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Shippagan 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 Acadian, which accounts for 40.81% of the total population, followed by Canadian (33.94%), French (13.74%), French Canadian (6.46%), and Irish (5.45%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include New Brunswicker, Caucasian (White), Mi'kmaq, Spanish, and First Nations (North American Indian).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Acadian38.43%42.86%40.81%
Canadian34.06%33.83%33.94%
French14.41%13.16%13.74%
French Canadian6.55%6.77%6.46%
Irish6.55%4.51%5.45%
New Brunswicker3.06%3.76%3.43%
Caucasian (White)3.49%2.63%3.03%
Mi'kmaq3.06%1.88%2.63%
Spanish1.31%1.50%1.41%
First Nations (North American Indian)0.87%1.50%1.21%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 805 of Shippagan's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 19.25% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 16.95% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.55%, 4.80%, and 1.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person46019.25%
2 persons40516.95%
3 persons1807.55%
4 persons1154.80%
5 or more persons401.65%

Income in Shippagan

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Shippagan is $36,400.

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 Shippagan population or around 1,920 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 1,715 and 895 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Shippagan's median household income is $59,600, 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 Shippagan

This data sheds light on the distribution of Shippagan 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.

63.75% or most of the Shippagan population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 22.50% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 21.05% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 14.95% has High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree9051,2702,17063.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher29048077022.50%
No certificate, diploma or degree44530074521.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate26027553014.95%

Employment in Shippagan

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Shippagan. 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 6.62% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate54.14%
Unemployment rate6.62%

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 Shippagan's population (around 53.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 70 men and 35 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 110.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7035110

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Shippagan has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Manufacturing at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance4521020%
Retail trade955511%
Manufacturing1004011%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1102511%
Educational services408510%
Other services (except public administration)30557%
Accommodation and food services25607%
Professional, scientific and technical services20304%
Public administration30204%
Finance and insurance20203%
Construction2502%
Transportation and warehousing2002%
Information and cultural industries15102%
Wholesale trade2002%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1501%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1001%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services001%
Utilities000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
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 work39050089578.20%
No fixed workplace address1103013511.80%
Worked at home654511510.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Shippagan 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 minutes57.80%
15 to 29 minutes27.20%
30 to 44 minutes13.10%
45 to 59 minutes1.50%
60 minutes and over1.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
45.81%
Married or living common-law
54.19%

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.

French is the most spoken official language in Shippagan. About 2,440 people living in the province speak French, 70 people speak English, 20 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French2,440
English70
English and French20
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Shippagan is predominantly Christian. About 2,190 of its population is Christian (1,000 males and 1,000 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 Buddhist, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian88.3%
Islam0.8%
Sikh0.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%