Beckwith, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Beckwith. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 239.31 km2. The town has a population density of 37.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Beckwith 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, Beckwith has a population of around 9,021 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 18.01%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
7,6449,021 +18.01%

Population By Genders

The male population of Beckwith is around 4,555 while the female population is around 4,465.

Of the 9,021 total population in Beckwith, the largest gender is male with around 4,555 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4,5554,465 +1.98%

Population by Age Characteristics

Beckwith has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.60% of the total population. The town median age is 44.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years435 9.50%435 9.70% 0.00%870 9.60%
60 to 64 years370 8.10%410 9.20% 9.76%780 8.60%
50 to 54 years350 7.70%345 7.70% 1.43%695 7.70%
45 to 49 years330 7.20%295 6.60% 10.61%620 6.90%
30 to 34 years295 6.50%285 6.40% 3.39%580 6.40%
35 to 39 years290 6.40%290 6.50% 0.00%580 6.40%
65 to 69 years295 6.50%275 6.20% 6.78%570 6.30%
40 to 44 years265 5.80%290 6.50% 8.62%560 6.20%
15 to 19 years285 6.30%250 5.60% 12.28%530 5.90%
0 to 4 years270 5.90%255 5.70% 5.56%525 5.80%
10 to 14 years250 5.50%270 6.00% 7.41%515 5.70%
5 to 9 years255 5.60%255 5.70% 0.00%510 5.70%
70 to 74 years220 4.80%210 4.70% 4.55%435 4.80%
20 to 24 years235 5.20%160 3.60% 31.91%395 4.40%
25 to 29 years180 4.00%205 4.60% 12.20%380 4.20%
75 to 79 years130 2.90%140 3.10% 7.14%270 3.00%
80 to 84 years60 1.30%50 1.10% 16.67%110 1.20%
85 years and over40 0.90%45 1.00% 11.11%90 1.00%
85 to 89 years35 0.80%35 0.80% 0.00%70 0.80%
Median age of the population44 44.00%45 44.80% 0.00%44 44.40%
Average age of the population42 41.60%42 42.00% 2.38%42 41.80%

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 66.50% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 17.20% and 16.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years17.10%17.50%17.20%
65 years and over16.50%16.10%16.30%

Population of Beckwith by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Beckwith is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Beckwith 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 Irish, which accounts for 36.28% of the total population, followed by Scottish (30.94%), English (28.78%), Canadian (16.17%), and French (13.06%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Italian, British Isles, Polish, and Dutch.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish34.54%38.16%36.28%
Scottish30.14%31.87%30.94%
English27.28%30.19%28.78%
Canadian17.49%14.81%16.17%
French12.65%13.47%13.06%
German11.55%11.45%11.44%
Italian5.28%4.60%4.94%
British Isles5.17%4.26%4.72%
Polish3.41%4.49%3.94%
Dutch3.52%3.82%3.67%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 3,185 of Beckwith's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.10% of the population. 3 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.25%, 7.80%, and 4.30%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,38020.45%
4 persons6159.10%
3 persons5558.25%
1 person5257.80%
5 or more persons2904.30%

Income in Beckwith

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Beckwith is $55,200.

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 Beckwith population or around 5,105 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 3,940 and 3,785 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Beckwith's median household income is $126,000, 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 Beckwith

This data sheds light on the distribution of Beckwith 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.

67.80% or most of the Beckwith population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 24.15% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 23.65% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 8.45% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree4,1054,2608,36567.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,2001,7752,97024.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,5001,4953,00023.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree6754601,1358.45%

Employment in Beckwith

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Beckwith. 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 4.37% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate63.33%
Unemployment rate4.37%

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 Beckwith's population (around 75.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 430 men and 300 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 730.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed430300730

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Beckwith has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the construction sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 14%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction6008014%
Public administration36532014%
Health care and social assistance8051512%
Retail trade2851859%
Professional, scientific and technical services2151908%
Manufacturing1851056%
Educational services402356%
Other services (except public administration)1551256%
Accommodation and food services1201155%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services130854%
Finance and insurance551053%
Transportation and warehousing100403%
Wholesale trade105353%
Real estate and rental and leasing50402%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting65252%
Information and cultural industries35402%
Arts, entertainment and recreation20551%
Utilities4501%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1500%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

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 work1,3101,2202,53053.70%
Worked at home6258351,46531.10%
No fixed workplace address61011072015.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Beckwith 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
30 to 44 minutes30.90%
15 to 29 minutes29.70%
Less than 15 minutes22.30%
45 to 59 minutes12.20%
60 minutes and over4.80%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
71.60%
Married or living common-law
28.40%

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 Beckwith. About 8,525 people living in the province speak English, 455 people speak French, 40 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English8,525
French455
English and French40
Neither English nor French5

Religion

Beckwith is predominantly Christian. About 5,365 of its population is Christian (2,595 males and 2,595 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.5% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.3% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian59.6%
Islam0.5%
Buddhist0.3%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Sikh0.0%