St. George, New Brunswick Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of St. George. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 16.17 km2. The town has a population density of 97.70 people per km2.

We highlight the St. George 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, St. George has a population of around 1,579 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 4.09%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,5171,579 +4.09%

Population By Genders

The male population of St. George is around 765 while the female population is around 810.

Of the 1,579 total population in St. George, the largest gender is female with around 810 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
765810 +5.56%

Population by Age Characteristics

St. George has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 50 to 54 years old, accounting for 7.60% of the total population. The town median age is 47.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
50 to 54 years60 7.80%65 8.00% 7.69%120 7.60%
70 to 74 years50 6.50%65 8.00% 23.08%120 7.60%
55 to 59 years60 7.80%55 6.80% 8.33%115 7.30%
60 to 64 years60 7.80%55 6.80% 8.33%115 7.30%
35 to 39 years50 6.50%65 8.00% 23.08%110 7.00%
45 to 49 years50 6.50%60 7.40% 16.67%105 6.60%
15 to 19 years50 6.50%45 5.60% 10.00%100 6.30%
40 to 44 years50 6.50%55 6.80% 9.09%100 6.30%
65 to 69 years50 6.50%55 6.80% 9.09%100 6.30%
10 to 14 years45 5.90%30 3.70% 33.33%80 5.10%
30 to 34 years45 5.90%35 4.30% 22.22%80 5.10%
5 to 9 years40 5.20%40 4.90% 0.00%75 4.70%
20 to 24 years30 3.90%45 5.60% 33.33%75 4.70%
0 to 4 years40 5.20%30 3.70% 25.00%70 4.40%
75 to 79 years30 3.90%35 4.30% 14.29%70 4.40%
25 to 29 years35 4.60%30 3.70% 14.29%65 4.10%
80 to 84 years25 3.30%25 3.10% 0.00%55 3.50%
Median age of the population46 46.40%48 48.00% 4.17%47 47.20%
Average age of the population44 43.80%46 46.20% 6.49%45 45.00%
85 years and over10 1.30%25 3.10% 60.00%30 1.90%
85 to 89 years10 1.30%15 1.90% 33.33%25 1.60%

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 62.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 23.70% and 14.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over22.20%25.30%23.70%
0 to 14 years15.70%13.00%14.20%

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Population of St. George by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of St. George is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. St. George 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 29.77% of the total population, followed by Canadian (22.65%), Scottish (22.33%), Irish (20.71%), and French (8.41%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Filipino, British Isles, German, Romanian, and New Brunswicker.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English30.67%29.56%29.77%
Canadian23.33%22.01%22.65%
Scottish22.00%22.64%22.33%
Irish24.00%17.61%20.71%
French9.33%8.18%8.41%
Filipino6.00%7.55%6.80%
British Isles5.33%5.03%5.18%
German2.00%6.29%4.21%
Romanian2.00%3.14%2.59%
New Brunswicker2.67%2.52%2.27%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 485 of St. George's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.70% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.90% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.10%, 5.40%, and 2.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons26018.70%
1 person23516.90%
4 persons856.10%
3 persons755.40%
5 or more persons402.90%

Income in St. George

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within St. George is $37,600.

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 St. George population or around 1,070 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 1,030 and 570 people, respectively.

Household Income

The St. George's median household income is $68,500, 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 St. George

This data sheds light on the distribution of St. George 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.

46.90% or most of the St. George population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 36.90% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.05% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.60% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree39057095546.90%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate38538577536.90%
No certificate, diploma or degree19517536516.05%
Bachelor's degree or higher11510522010.60%

Employment in St. George

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in St. George. 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 8.30% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate56.23%
Unemployment rate8.30%

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 St. George's population (around 63.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 70 men and 50 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 115.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7050115

Employment Industry Sectors

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

St. George has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (24%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 12%, followed by Retail trade at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing1109524%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting852512%
Retail trade15609%
Health care and social assistance0709%
Construction55108%
Professional, scientific and technical services30206%
Other services (except public administration)20255%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services25105%
Educational services10254%
Public administration10254%
Accommodation and food services0254%
Transportation and warehousing1502%
Finance and insurance0152%
Arts, entertainment and recreation0102%
Management of companies and enterprises001%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%

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 work24530055073.80%
No fixed workplace address754012016.10%
Worked at home15608010.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of St. George 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 minutes55.60%
15 to 29 minutes24.80%
45 to 59 minutes9.00%
60 minutes and over6.00%
30 to 44 minutes3.80%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in St. Georgeshed 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 St. George's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
59.41%
Married or living common-law
40.59%

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 St. George. About 1,530 people living in the province speak English, 30 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,530
French30
English and French5
Neither English nor French5

Religion

St. George is predominantly Christian. About 1,010 of its population is Christian (455 males and 455 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
Christian65.2%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%