Westport, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Westport. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 5.23 km2. The town has a population density of 35.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Westport 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, 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 2016Population in 2021Difference
195185 --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.

MaleFemaleDifference
80105 -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.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population56 56.00%55 54.80% 3.57%55 54.80%
Average age of the population52 51.60%52 51.60% 0.00%51 51.40%
60 to 64 years10 12.50%10 9.50% 0.00%25 13.50%
50 to 54 years10 12.50%10 9.50% 0.00%20 10.80%
65 to 69 years5 6.30%10 9.50% 50.00%20 10.80%
40 to 44 years5 6.30%5 4.80% 0.00%15 8.10%
45 to 49 years10 12.50%10 9.50% 0.00%15 8.10%
55 to 59 years10 12.50%5 4.80% 50.00%15 8.10%
70 to 74 years5 6.30%10 9.50% 50.00%15 8.10%
10 to 14 years0 0.00%5 4.80% 100.00%10 5.40%
15 to 19 years0 0.00%10 9.50% 100.00%10 5.40%
20 to 24 years5 6.30%5 4.80% 0.00%10 5.40%
75 to 79 years5 6.30%5 4.80% 0.00%10 5.40%
5 to 9 years5 6.30%5 4.80% 0.00%5 2.70%
25 to 29 years5 6.30%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.70%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%5 4.80% 100.00%5 2.70%
35 to 39 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 2.70%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%5 4.80% 100.00%5 2.70%
85 years and over0 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.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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 OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English52.94%50.00%55.56%
Canadian29.41%27.78%27.78%
Irish0.00%33.33%19.44%
Scottish0.00%16.67%8.33%
Ivorian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Saulteaux0.00%0.00%0.00%
Anishinaabe0.00%0.00%0.00%
Burundian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Tigrinya0.00%0.00%0.00%
Nicaraguan0.00%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 HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3017.65%
1 person2514.70%
3 persons158.80%
4 persons105.90%
5 or more persons52.95%

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate457011046.15%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree40459039.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree25103511.30%
Bachelor's degree or higher0000.00%

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate35.48%
Unemployment rate9.68%

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10020

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%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting151039%
Health care and social assistance01523%
Construction0015%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail 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
No fixed workplace address15102040.00%
Usual place of work0102040.00%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes25.00%
30 to 44 minutes25.00%
60 minutes and over25.00%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

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.

Married or living common-law
60.61%
Married or living common-law
39.39%

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.

LanguagePopulation
English185
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

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.

ReligionPopulation
Christian86.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%