Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Elliston. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 10.07 km2. The town has a population density of 31.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Elliston 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, Elliston has a population of around 315 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 2.27%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
308315 +2.27%

Population By Genders

The male population of Elliston is around 160 while the female population is around 150.

Of the 315 total population in Elliston, the largest gender is male with around 160 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
160150 +6.25%

Population by Age Characteristics

Elliston has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 12.70% of the total population. The town median age is 54.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population55 54.80%55 55.20% 1.81%55 54.80%
Average age of the population48 48.40%51 51.20% 5.86%50 49.80%
65 to 69 years20 12.50%20 13.30% 0.00%40 12.70%
60 to 64 years15 9.40%15 10.00% 0.00%35 11.10%
70 to 74 years20 12.50%15 10.00% 25.00%35 11.10%
15 to 19 years15 9.40%10 6.70% 33.33%25 7.90%
50 to 54 years5 3.10%15 10.00% 66.67%25 7.90%
45 to 49 years10 6.30%10 6.70% 0.00%20 6.30%
55 to 59 years10 6.30%10 6.70% 0.00%20 6.30%
10 to 14 years10 6.30%10 6.70% 0.00%15 4.80%
35 to 39 years15 9.40%10 6.70% 33.33%15 4.80%
40 to 44 years5 3.10%10 6.70% 50.00%15 4.80%
75 to 79 years10 6.30%10 6.70% 0.00%15 4.80%
0 to 4 years5 3.10%0 0.00% 100.00%10 3.20%
5 to 9 years5 3.10%5 3.30% 0.00%10 3.20%
20 to 24 years5 3.10%5 3.30% 0.00%10 3.20%
25 to 29 years5 3.10%5 3.30% 0.00%5 1.60%
30 to 34 years5 3.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 1.60%
80 to 84 years5 3.10%5 3.30% 0.00%5 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 58.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 30.20% and 58.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Elliston by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Elliston is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Elliston 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 Canadian, which accounts for 31.08% of the total population, followed by English (28.38%), British Isles (20.27%), Irish (13.51%), and Newfoundlander (12.16%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include European, Scottish, United Empire Loyalist, Senegalese, and Azerbaijani.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian27.03%36.84%31.08%
English32.43%23.68%28.38%
British Isles21.62%21.05%20.27%
Irish16.22%10.53%13.51%
Newfoundlander10.81%10.53%12.16%
European10.81%10.53%9.46%
Scottish0.00%5.26%2.70%
United Empire Loyalist0.00%0.00%0.00%
Senegalese0.00%0.00%0.00%
Azerbaijani0.00%0.00%0.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 145 of Elliston's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 24.15% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.50% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 4 persons households account for 6.90%, 3.45%, and 1.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons7024.15%
1 person4515.50%
3 persons206.90%
5 or more persons103.45%
4 persons51.70%

Income in Elliston

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Elliston is $30,200.

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 Elliston population or around 300 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 225 and 65 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Elliston's median household income is $55,200, 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 Elliston

This data sheds light on the distribution of Elliston 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.

55.25% or most of the Elliston population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.05% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 11.35% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 7.05% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree13514528555.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate809518034.05%
No certificate, diploma or degree35306011.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher035357.05%

Employment in Elliston

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Elliston. 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 17.39% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate33.33%
Unemployment rate17.39%

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 Elliston's population (around 54.30%) are working temporary 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 Elliston industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Elliston is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Elliston has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (29%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 14%, followed by Manufacturing at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance04529%
Construction25014%
Manufacturing1509%
Accommodation and food services0109%
Retail trade0106%
Transportation and warehousing1006%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services006%
Educational services0106%
Other services (except public administration)1006%
Public administration1006%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

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 work35559081.80%
No fixed workplace address10152018.20%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Elliston 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 minutes52.20%
15 to 29 minutes39.10%
30 to 44 minutes8.70%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
57.89%
Married or living common-law
42.11%

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 Elliston. About 315 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
English315
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Elliston is predominantly Christian. About 365 of its population is Christian (180 males and 180 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
Christian97.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%