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Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Westport has a population of around 185 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -5.13%.
Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
---|---|---|
195 | 185 | --5.13% |
Population By Genders
The male population of Westport is around 80 while the female population is around 105.
Of the 185 total population in Westport, the largest gender is female with around 105 women within the population.
Male | Female | Difference |
---|---|---|
80 | 105 | -23.81% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Westport has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 13.50% of the total population. The town median age is 54.80.
Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
Median age of the population | 56 56.00% | 55 54.80% | 3.57% | 55 54.80% |
Average age of the population | 52 51.60% | 52 51.60% | 0.00% | 51 51.40% |
60 to 64 years | 10 12.50% | 10 9.50% | 0.00% | 25 13.50% |
50 to 54 years | 10 12.50% | 10 9.50% | 0.00% | 20 10.80% |
65 to 69 years | 5 6.30% | 10 9.50% | 50.00% | 20 10.80% |
40 to 44 years | 5 6.30% | 5 4.80% | 0.00% | 15 8.10% |
45 to 49 years | 10 12.50% | 10 9.50% | 0.00% | 15 8.10% |
55 to 59 years | 10 12.50% | 5 4.80% | 50.00% | 15 8.10% |
70 to 74 years | 5 6.30% | 10 9.50% | 50.00% | 15 8.10% |
10 to 14 years | 0 0.00% | 5 4.80% | 100.00% | 10 5.40% |
15 to 19 years | 0 0.00% | 10 9.50% | 100.00% | 10 5.40% |
20 to 24 years | 5 6.30% | 5 4.80% | 0.00% | 10 5.40% |
75 to 79 years | 5 6.30% | 5 4.80% | 0.00% | 10 5.40% |
5 to 9 years | 5 6.30% | 5 4.80% | 0.00% | 5 2.70% |
25 to 29 years | 5 6.30% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 5 2.70% |
30 to 34 years | 0 0.00% | 5 4.80% | 100.00% | 5 2.70% |
35 to 39 years | 0 0.00% | 0 0.00% | 0.00% | 5 2.70% |
80 to 84 years | 0 0.00% | 5 4.80% | 100.00% | 5 2.70% |
85 years and over | 0 0.00% | 5 4.80% | 100.00% | 5 2.70% |
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 64.90% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over, account for 64.90% and 27.00%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Westport are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
Data | Male | Female | Total |
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Population of Westport by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Westport is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Westport 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 55.56% of the total population, followed by Canadian (27.78%), Irish (19.44%), Scottish (8.33%), and Ivorian (0.00%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Burundian, Tigrinya, and Nicaraguan.
Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
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English | 52.94% | 50.00% | 55.56% |
Canadian | 29.41% | 27.78% | 27.78% |
Irish | 0.00% | 33.33% | 19.44% |
Scottish | 0.00% | 16.67% | 8.33% |
Ivorian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Saulteaux | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Anishinaabe | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Burundian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Tigrinya | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Nicaraguan | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 80 of Westport's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 17.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.70% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.80%, 5.90%, and 2.95%, respectively.
Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
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2 persons | 30 | 17.65% |
1 person | 25 | 14.70% |
3 persons | 15 | 8.80% |
4 persons | 10 | 5.90% |
5 or more persons | 5 | 2.95% |
Income in Westport
Analyzing income distribution in Westport can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Westport is $0.
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 Westport population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Westport's median household income is $0, 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 Westport
This data sheds light on the distribution of Westport 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.
46.15% or most of the Westport population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 39.70% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 11.30% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 0.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
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High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 45 | 70 | 110 | 46.15% |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 40 | 45 | 90 | 39.70% |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 25 | 10 | 35 | 11.30% |
Bachelor's degree or higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Employment in Westport
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Westport. 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 9.68% which is very high.
Status | Percentage |
---|---|
Employment rate | 35.48% |
Unemployment rate | 9.68% |
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 Westport's population (around 53.80%) are working temporary position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 20.
Status | Men | Women | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Self-employed | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Westport industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Westport is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Westport has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (39%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 23%, followed by Construction at 15%.
Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 15 | 10 | 39% |
Health care and social assistance | 0 | 15 | 23% |
Construction | 0 | 0 | 15% |
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Retail trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Transportation and warehousing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Educational services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accommodation and food services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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.
Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|
No fixed workplace address | 15 | 10 | 20 | 40.00% |
Usual place of work | 0 | 10 | 20 | 40.00% |
Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Westport 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 Westport residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Westport 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.
Duration | Percentage |
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Less than 15 minutes | 25.00% |
30 to 44 minutes | 25.00% |
60 minutes and over | 25.00% |
15 to 29 minutes | 0.00% |
45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Westportshed 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 Westport's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Westport. About 185 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.
Language | Population |
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English | 185 |
French | 0 |
English and French | 0 |
Neither English nor French | 0 |
Religion
Westport is predominantly Christian. About 155 of its population is Christian (70 males and 70 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.
Religion | Population |
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Christian | 86.1% |
Buddhist | 0.0% |
Hindu | 0.0% |
Jewish | 0.0% |
Islam | 0.0% |
Sikh | 0.0% |