Point May, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Point May. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 63.25 km2. The town has a population density of 4.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Point May 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, Point May has a population of around 254 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 9.96%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
231254 +9.96%

Population By Genders

The male population of Point May is around 130 while the female population is around 125.

Of the 254 total population in Point May, the largest gender is male with around 130 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
130125 +3.85%

Population by Age Characteristics

Point May has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 15.70% of the total population. The town median age is 60.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population60 60.00%61 60.80% 0.00%60 60.00%
Average age of the population51 51.20%52 52.00% 1.92%51 51.40%
60 to 64 years15 11.50%25 20.00% 40.00%40 15.70%
65 to 69 years20 15.40%20 16.00% 0.00%40 15.70%
70 to 74 years20 15.40%10 8.00% 50.00%25 9.80%
55 to 59 years15 11.50%5 4.00% 66.67%20 7.80%
5 to 9 years10 7.70%10 8.00% 0.00%15 5.90%
75 to 79 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%15 5.90%
0 to 4 years10 7.70%5 4.00% 50.00%10 3.90%
10 to 14 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%10 3.90%
15 to 19 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%10 3.90%
30 to 34 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%10 3.90%
35 to 39 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%10 3.90%
45 to 49 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%10 3.90%
50 to 54 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%10 3.90%
80 to 84 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%10 3.90%
20 to 24 years5 3.80%5 4.00% 0.00%5 2.00%
25 to 29 years5 3.80%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.00%
40 to 44 years5 3.80%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.00%

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 52.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 35.30% and 52.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Population of Point May by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Point May is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Point May 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 39.02% of the total population, followed by English (24.39%), Irish (24.39%), French (14.63%), and Scottish (7.32%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Ukrainian, Norwegian, New Brunswicker, Gujarati, and Eritrean.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian40.00%38.10%39.02%
English20.00%28.57%24.39%
Irish25.00%23.81%24.39%
French15.00%14.29%14.63%
Scottish0.00%9.52%7.32%
Ukrainian0.00%9.52%4.88%
Norwegian0.00%0.00%4.88%
New Brunswicker0.00%0.00%0.00%
Gujarati0.00%0.00%0.00%
Eritrean0.00%0.00%0.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 120 of Point May's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 26.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.00% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 4 persons households account for 4.00%, 4.00%, and 2.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons6526.00%
1 person3514.00%
3 persons104.00%
5 or more persons104.00%
4 persons52.00%

Income in Point May

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Point May is $25,200.

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 Point May population or around 245 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 120 and 65 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Point May's median household income is $47,600, 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 Point May

This data sheds light on the distribution of Point May 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.

46.05% or most of the Point May population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 36.85% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 17.10% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 0.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree705512046.05%
No certificate, diploma or degree605011036.85%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate15455517.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher0000.00%

Employment in Point May

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Point May. 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 13.16% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate23.68%
Unemployment rate13.16%

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 Point May's population (around 53.30%) 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 Point May industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Point May is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Point May has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 20%, followed by Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade01020%
Health care and social assistance01520%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction10013%
Construction10013%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
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%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

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 work15103066.70%
No fixed workplace address1001022.20%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Point May 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 minutes37.50%
Less than 15 minutes25.00%
45 to 59 minutes25.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Point Mayshed 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 Point May's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
68.18%
Married or living common-law
31.82%

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 Point May. About 255 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
English255
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Point May is predominantly Christian. About 190 of its population is Christian (90 males and 90 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
Christian92.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%