Badger, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Badger. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.89 km2. The town has a population density of 361.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Badger 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, Badger has a population of around 682 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -3.13%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
704682 --3.13%

Population By Genders

The male population of Badger is around 325 while the female population is around 360.

Of the 682 total population in Badger, the largest gender is female with around 360 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
325360 -9.72%

Population by Age Characteristics

Badger has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 11.80% of the total population. The town median age is 56.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years45 13.80%35 9.70% 22.22%80 11.80%
60 to 64 years35 10.80%40 11.10% 12.50%70 10.30%
50 to 54 years35 10.80%35 9.70% 0.00%65 9.60%
70 to 74 years30 9.20%35 9.70% 14.29%65 9.60%
Median age of the population57 57.20%55 54.80% 5.24%56 56.00%
55 to 59 years30 9.20%20 5.60% 33.33%55 8.10%
Average age of the population52 51.70%50 50.30% 1.93%51 51.00%
45 to 49 years15 4.60%30 8.30% 50.00%45 6.60%
15 to 19 years20 6.20%10 2.80% 50.00%35 5.10%
20 to 24 years10 3.10%25 6.90% 60.00%35 5.10%
75 to 79 years10 3.10%25 6.90% 60.00%35 5.10%
10 to 14 years15 4.60%20 5.60% 25.00%30 4.40%
40 to 44 years15 4.60%15 4.20% 0.00%30 4.40%
80 to 84 years10 3.10%10 2.80% 0.00%25 3.70%
0 to 4 years10 3.10%10 2.80% 0.00%20 2.90%
30 to 34 years10 3.10%10 2.80% 0.00%20 2.90%
5 to 9 years5 1.50%15 4.20% 66.67%15 2.20%
25 to 29 years10 3.10%5 1.40% 50.00%15 2.20%
35 to 39 years10 3.10%10 2.80% 0.00%15 2.20%
85 years and over5 1.50%15 4.20% 66.67%15 2.20%

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 58.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 33.10% and 9.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years7.70%12.50%9.60%

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Population of Badger by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Badger is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Badger 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 38.64% of the total population, followed by Canadian (19.70%), Irish (18.18%), Newfoundlander (9.85%), and Caucasian (White) (9.09%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Mi'kmaq, Qalipu Mi'kmaq, Scottish, European, and French.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English40.00%37.50%38.64%
Canadian18.33%19.44%19.70%
Irish18.33%18.06%18.18%
Newfoundlander11.67%8.33%9.85%
Caucasian (White)10.00%9.72%9.09%
Mi'kmaq6.67%8.33%7.58%
Qalipu Mi'kmaq3.33%5.56%4.55%
Scottish3.33%4.17%4.55%
European3.33%2.78%4.55%
French3.33%4.17%3.79%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 300 of Badger's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 23.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.90% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.15%, 4.75%, and 0.80%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons14523.00%
1 person7511.90%
3 persons457.15%
4 persons304.75%
5 or more persons50.80%

Income in Badger

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Badger is $31,400.

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 Badger population or around 570 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 415 and 240 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Badger's median household income is $64,000, 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 Badger

This data sheds light on the distribution of Badger 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.

51.70% or most of the Badger population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 25.10% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 23.25% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 6.65% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree23020044051.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree9014523525.10%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate9012020523.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher050556.65%

Employment in Badger

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Badger. 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 8.06% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate37.10%
Unemployment rate8.06%

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 Badger's population (around 57.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 30 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed301035

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Badger has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 16%, followed by Retail trade at 14%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance04518%
Public administration202016%
Retail trade202014%
Construction2009%
Accommodation and food services10107%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2007%
Other services (except public administration)1005%
Manufacturing1505%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services005%
Educational services0104%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
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 work858517576.10%
No fixed workplace address30154519.60%
Worked at home010104.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Badger 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 minutes34.10%
30 to 44 minutes27.30%
Less than 15 minutes25.00%
60 minutes and over11.40%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
65.32%
Married or living common-law
34.68%

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 Badger. About 680 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English680
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Badger is predominantly Christian. About 600 of its population is Christian (275 males and 275 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
Christian90.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%