Armstrong, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Armstrong. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 90.16 km2. The town has a population density of 13.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Armstrong 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, Armstrong has a population of around 1,199 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 2.83%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,1661,199 +2.83%

Population By Genders

The male population of Armstrong is around 590 while the female population is around 605.

Of the 1,199 total population in Armstrong, the largest gender is female with around 605 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
590605 +2.48%

Population by Age Characteristics

Armstrong has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 8.30% of the total population. The town median age is 39.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
5 to 9 years50 8.50%45 7.40% 10.00%100 8.30%
0 to 4 years50 8.50%40 6.60% 20.00%90 7.50%
60 to 64 years45 7.60%50 8.30% 10.00%90 7.50%
10 to 14 years35 5.90%50 8.30% 30.00%85 7.10%
35 to 39 years40 6.80%45 7.40% 11.11%85 7.10%
55 to 59 years45 7.60%45 7.40% 0.00%85 7.10%
65 to 69 years40 6.80%45 7.40% 11.11%80 6.70%
25 to 29 years35 5.90%35 5.80% 0.00%65 5.40%
45 to 49 years30 5.10%30 5.00% 0.00%65 5.40%
70 to 74 years35 5.90%25 4.10% 28.57%65 5.40%
15 to 19 years30 5.10%30 5.00% 0.00%60 5.00%
30 to 34 years30 5.10%35 5.80% 14.29%60 5.00%
40 to 44 years30 5.10%25 4.10% 16.67%60 5.00%
20 to 24 years30 5.10%30 5.00% 0.00%55 4.60%
50 to 54 years25 4.20%25 4.10% 0.00%45 3.80%
75 to 79 years25 4.20%25 4.10% 0.00%45 3.80%
Average age of the population40 39.80%41 40.60% 2.46%40 40.20%
Median age of the population40 39.60%39 39.20% 0.00%39 39.20%
80 to 84 years10 1.70%15 2.50% 33.33%30 2.50%

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 57.10% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 22.90% and 20.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Population of Armstrong by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Armstrong is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Armstrong 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 French, which accounts for 35.00% of the total population, followed by Canadian (27.08%), English (11.25%), Scottish (8.75%), and German (8.75%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Irish, French Canadian, North American Indigenous, Polish, and First Nations (North American Indian).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
French34.86%35.11%35.00%
Canadian25.69%28.24%27.08%
English10.09%12.98%11.25%
Scottish7.34%9.92%8.75%
German10.09%7.63%8.75%
Irish9.17%8.40%8.33%
French Canadian6.42%6.11%6.25%
North American Indigenous4.59%3.05%3.75%
Polish5.50%2.29%3.33%
First Nations (North American Indian)6.42%0.00%3.33%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 385 of Armstrong's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.80% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.35% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.45%, 5.45%, and 4.95%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons19018.80%
1 person15515.35%
3 persons555.45%
4 persons555.45%
5 or more persons504.95%

Income in Armstrong

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Armstrong is $38,400.

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 Armstrong population or around 745 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 585 and 505 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Armstrong's median household income is $72,000, 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 Armstrong

This data sheds light on the distribution of Armstrong 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.

41.20% or most of the Armstrong population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 27.10% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 13.60% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree22037058541.20%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate26519045030.95%
No certificate, diploma or degree22519041527.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher9010019013.60%

Employment in Armstrong

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Armstrong. 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 3.87% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate54.70%
Unemployment rate3.87%

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 Armstrong's population (around 70.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 50 men and 40 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 85.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed504085

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Armstrong has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 12%, followed by Educational services at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting402012%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction65012%
Educational services204011%
Health care and social assistance06011%
Manufacturing352011%
Construction30107%
Retail trade10307%
Public administration2507%
Other services (except public administration)0256%
Accommodation and food services0104%
Transportation and warehousing1003%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1003%
Wholesale trade1002%
Finance and insurance0102%
Utilities000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
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 work16516533567.70%
Worked at home40509018.20%
No fixed workplace address60107014.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Armstrong 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 minutes46.30%
15 to 29 minutes32.50%
30 to 44 minutes10.00%
60 minutes and over7.50%
45 to 59 minutes2.50%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
61.62%
Married or living common-law
38.38%

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.

French is the most spoken official language in Armstrong. About 620 people living in the province speak French, 560 people speak English, 20 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French620
English560
English and French20
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Armstrong is predominantly Christian. About 795 of its population is Christian (355 males and 355 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
Christian66.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%