Whiteway, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Whiteway. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 22.53 km2. The town has a population density of 15.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Whiteway 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, Whiteway has a population of around 351 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -5.90%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
373351 --5.90%

Population By Genders

The male population of Whiteway is around 175 while the female population is around 175.

Of the 351 total population in Whiteway, the largest gender is female with around 175 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
175175 -0.00%

Population by Age Characteristics

Whiteway has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 50 to 54 years old, accounting for 10.00% of the total population. The town median age is 54.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population54 53.60%55 55.20% 3.62%55 54.80%
Average age of the population47 46.60%52 52.20% 11.49%49 49.40%
50 to 54 years15 8.60%20 11.40% 25.00%35 10.00%
55 to 59 years15 8.60%20 11.40% 25.00%35 10.00%
65 to 69 years20 11.40%20 11.40% 0.00%35 10.00%
70 to 74 years20 11.40%15 8.60% 25.00%35 10.00%
60 to 64 years15 8.60%10 5.70% 33.33%25 7.10%
5 to 9 years10 5.70%10 5.70% 0.00%20 5.70%
25 to 29 years10 5.70%10 5.70% 0.00%20 5.70%
30 to 34 years5 2.90%10 5.70% 50.00%20 5.70%
75 to 79 years10 5.70%10 5.70% 0.00%20 5.70%
0 to 4 years10 5.70%5 2.90% 50.00%15 4.30%
40 to 44 years10 5.70%5 2.90% 50.00%15 4.30%
45 to 49 years5 2.90%10 5.70% 50.00%15 4.30%
80 to 84 years5 2.90%10 5.70% 50.00%15 4.30%
85 years and over0 0.00%15 8.60% 100.00%15 4.30%
10 to 14 years10 5.70%0 0.00% 100.00%10 2.90%
15 to 19 years5 2.90%5 2.90% 0.00%10 2.90%
20 to 24 years5 2.90%10 5.70% 50.00%10 2.90%

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 54.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 31.40% and 54.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Population of Whiteway by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Whiteway is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Whiteway 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 46.97% of the total population, followed by Canadian (39.39%), Caucasian (White) (12.12%), Irish (10.61%), and Ghanaian (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Barbadian, African American, Yugoslavian, Tunisian, and Slavic.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English40.00%48.48%46.97%
Canadian45.71%30.30%39.39%
Caucasian (White)8.57%12.12%12.12%
Irish11.43%9.09%10.61%
Ghanaian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Barbadian0.00%0.00%0.00%
African American0.00%0.00%0.00%
Yugoslavian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Tunisian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Slavic0.00%0.00%0.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 135 of Whiteway's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 24.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.10% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.40%, 7.40%, and 1.85%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons6524.05%
1 person3011.10%
3 persons207.40%
4 persons207.40%
5 or more persons51.85%

Income in Whiteway

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Whiteway is $35,200.

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 Whiteway 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 175 and 160 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Whiteway's median household income is $70,000, 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 Whiteway

This data sheds light on the distribution of Whiteway 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.

61.55% or most of the Whiteway population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 22.20% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.25% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 11.80% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree10516026061.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate505010022.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree45207516.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher15255011.80%

Employment in Whiteway

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Whiteway. 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 3.57% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate57.14%
Unemployment rate3.57%

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 Whiteway's population (around 58.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 15 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 20.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed15020

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Whiteway has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the public administration sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 9%, followed by Construction at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration01512%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1509%
Construction1509%
Retail trade009%
Professional, scientific and technical services1509%
Educational services0159%
Health care and social assistance0159%
Accommodation and food services0109%
Other services (except public administration)0109%
Manufacturing1006%
Transportation and warehousing006%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
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 work35458050.00%
Worked at home15355031.30%
No fixed workplace address25103018.80%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Whiteway 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 minutes36.40%
15 to 29 minutes22.70%
60 minutes and over22.70%
30 to 44 minutes13.60%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
68.85%
Married or living common-law
31.15%

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 Whiteway. About 320 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
English320
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Whiteway is predominantly Christian. About 275 of its population is Christian (140 males and 140 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
Christian82.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%