Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Nain. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 93.50 km2. The town has a population density of 9.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Nain 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, Nain has a population of around 847 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -24.71%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,125847 --24.71%

Population By Genders

The male population of Nain is around 415 while the female population is around 430.

Of the 847 total population in Nain, the largest gender is female with around 430 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
415430 -3.49%

Population by Age Characteristics

Nain has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 10.60% of the total population. The town median age is 29.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
10 to 14 years40 9.60%55 12.80% 27.27%90 10.60%
5 to 9 years45 10.80%40 9.30% 11.11%85 10.00%
30 to 34 years40 9.60%45 10.50% 11.11%85 10.00%
0 to 4 years40 9.60%30 7.00% 25.00%75 8.80%
15 to 19 years30 7.20%35 8.10% 14.29%70 8.20%
40 to 44 years25 6.00%40 9.30% 37.50%65 7.60%
20 to 24 years30 7.20%30 7.00% 0.00%55 6.50%
25 to 29 years30 7.20%25 5.80% 16.67%50 5.90%
35 to 39 years20 4.80%25 5.80% 20.00%50 5.90%
45 to 49 years25 6.00%25 5.80% 0.00%50 5.90%
50 to 54 years20 4.80%30 7.00% 33.33%45 5.30%
55 to 59 years25 6.00%10 2.30% 60.00%35 4.10%
60 to 64 years20 4.80%15 3.50% 25.00%35 4.10%
Average age of the population31 30.80%30 30.40% 0.00%31 30.60%
65 to 69 years15 3.60%15 3.50% 0.00%30 3.50%
Median age of the population30 29.60%29 29.00% 0.00%29 29.40%
70 to 74 years5 1.20%10 2.30% 50.00%15 1.80%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 0.60%
75 to 79 years5 1.20%0 0.00% 100.00%0 0.00%

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 64.10% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 15 to 64 years, account for 30.00% and 64.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Nain by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Nain is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Nain 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 Inuit, which accounts for 93.49% of the total population, followed by English (2.96%), Canadian (2.37%), Irish (1.18%), and Scottish (1.18%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Indian (India), European, Innu/Montagnais, French, and German.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Inuit91.57%95.35%93.49%
English4.82%2.33%2.96%
Canadian2.41%2.33%2.37%
Irish0.00%2.33%1.18%
Scottish0.00%2.33%1.18%
Indian (India)2.41%0.00%1.18%
European0.00%0.00%1.18%
Innu/Montagnais2.41%0.00%1.18%
French0.00%0.00%0.00%
German0.00%0.00%0.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 210 of Nain's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 4 persons household.

Household Size

About 13.25% of the population lives in 4 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.20% of the population. 2 persons, 5 or more persons, and 1 person households account for 10.20%, 9.20%, and 6.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
4 persons6513.25%
3 persons5511.20%
2 persons5010.20%
5 or more persons459.20%
1 person306.10%

Income in Nain

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Nain is $36,800.

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 Nain population or around 430 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 375 and 330 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Nain's median household income is $89,000, 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 Nain

This data sheds light on the distribution of Nain 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.

37.80% or most of the Nain population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 32.80% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 30.40% has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 4.10% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
No certificate, diploma or degree22516538537.80%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate15018033032.80%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree12517030030.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher1035404.10%

Employment in Nain

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Nain. 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 5.93% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate52.54%
Unemployment rate5.93%

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 Nain's population (around 79.70%) are working permanent 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 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed0010

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Nain has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (30%) works in the public administration sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 16%, followed by Construction at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration456030%
Health care and social assistance154516%
Construction25109%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction20107%
Manufacturing10106%
Retail trade0156%
Transportation and warehousing1004%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services0104%
Accommodation and food services0104%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1003%
Information and cultural industries003%
Educational services0103%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1003%
Other services (except public administration)003%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
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 work12515028090.30%
No fixed workplace address2010258.10%
Worked at home010103.20%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Nain 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 minutes85.00%
15 to 29 minutes6.70%
60 minutes and over5.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
49.17%
Married or living common-law
50.83%

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 Nain. About 840 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak English and French, 0 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak French language.

LanguagePopulation
English840
English and French0
Neither English nor French0
French0

Religion

Nain is predominantly Christian. About 755 of its population is Christian (360 males and 360 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Muslim, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian89.9%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%
Buddhist0.0%