Brock, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Brock. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 422.64 km2. The town has a population density of 29.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Brock 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, Brock has a population of around 12,567 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 7.95%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
11,64212,567 +7.95%

Population By Genders

The male population of Brock is around 6,215 while the female population is around 6,355.

Of the 12,567 total population in Brock, the largest gender is female with around 6,355 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
6,2156,355 +2.20%

Population by Age Characteristics

Brock has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.20% of the total population. The town median age is 44.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years500 8.00%540 8.50% 7.41%1,035 8.20%
60 to 64 years520 8.40%480 7.60% 7.69%1,005 8.00%
30 to 34 years415 6.70%455 7.20% 8.79%865 6.90%
65 to 69 years405 6.50%465 7.30% 12.90%865 6.90%
35 to 39 years410 6.60%420 6.60% 2.38%825 6.60%
70 to 74 years365 5.90%425 6.70% 14.12%785 6.20%
50 to 54 years375 6.00%375 5.90% 0.00%755 6.00%
0 to 4 years390 6.30%345 5.40% 11.54%735 5.80%
5 to 9 years385 6.20%340 5.40% 11.69%720 5.70%
25 to 29 years360 5.80%345 5.40% 4.17%710 5.70%
40 to 44 years355 5.70%330 5.20% 7.04%685 5.50%
10 to 14 years355 5.70%315 5.00% 11.27%675 5.40%
45 to 49 years305 4.90%335 5.30% 8.96%640 5.10%
15 to 19 years290 4.70%305 4.80% 4.92%600 4.80%
20 to 24 years285 4.60%255 4.00% 10.53%545 4.30%
75 to 79 years220 3.50%215 3.40% 2.27%440 3.50%
85 years and over120 1.90%225 3.50% 46.67%345 2.70%
80 to 84 years150 2.40%180 2.80% 16.67%330 2.60%
85 to 89 years85 1.40%110 1.70% 22.73%190 1.50%
90 to 94 years35 0.60%80 1.30% 56.25%115 0.90%
Median age of the population43 43.20%46 46.40% 6.47%44 44.40%

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 61.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.00% and 17.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population42.40%44.60%43.50%
65 years and over20.20%23.80%22.00%
0 to 14 years18.20%15.70%17.00%

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Population of Brock by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Brock is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Brock 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 37.45% of the total population, followed by Irish (28.92%), Scottish (28.59%), Canadian (19.78%), and German (9.50%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Dutch, British Isles, Italian, and Welsh.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English36.71%38.13%37.45%
Irish28.37%29.56%28.92%
Scottish25.76%31.42%28.59%
Canadian19.54%19.95%19.78%
German9.48%9.53%9.50%
French7.11%6.30%6.70%
Dutch6.05%6.95%6.54%
British Isles5.48%4.77%5.16%
Italian3.68%3.15%3.45%
Welsh2.21%4.04%3.09%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,145 of Brock's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.50% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.60% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.70%, 7.35%, and 4.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,77018.50%
1 person1,11011.60%
3 persons7357.70%
4 persons7057.35%
5 or more persons4704.90%

Income in Brock

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Brock is $42,400.

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 Brock population or around 7,315 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 6,285 and 6,215 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Brock's median household income is $92,000, 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 Brock

This data sheds light on the distribution of Brock 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.

53.40% or most of the Brock population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.50% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 14.95% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.15% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree4,0154,7258,74053.40%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,8102,6455,46532.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher8201,6052,43514.95%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,4451,0452,48514.15%

Employment in Brock

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Brock. 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 5.50% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate58.23%
Unemployment rate5.50%

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 Brock's population (around 70.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 775 men and 335 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,110.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7753351,110

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Brock has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the construction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 12%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction89511016%
Health care and social assistance12565012%
Retail trade26541010%
Educational services1553107%
Manufacturing3451207%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2351306%
Professional, scientific and technical services1501855%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2001105%
Other services (except public administration)1451455%
Public administration1351504%
Transportation and warehousing180804%
Accommodation and food services751554%
Wholesale trade165553%
Finance and insurance501603%
Arts, entertainment and recreation60702%
Utilities85202%
Information and cultural industries60151%
Real estate and rental and leasing25451%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction45151%
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 work1,7101,9203,63061.30%
No fixed workplace address9702001,17019.70%
Worked at home5056151,12018.90%
Worked outside Canada100100.20%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Brock 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
60 minutes and over24.90%
Less than 15 minutes23.20%
15 to 29 minutes19.80%
30 to 44 minutes18.80%
45 to 59 minutes13.10%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
62.40%
Married or living common-law
37.60%

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 Brock. About 12,210 people living in the province speak English, 70 people speak French, 40 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 15 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English12,210
French70
Neither English nor French40
English and French15

Religion

Brock is predominantly Christian. About 5,685 of its population is Christian (2,590 males and 2,590 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Jewish, both represent 0.4% and 0.2% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.2% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian46.2%
Hindu0.8%
Islam0.4%
Jewish0.2%
Sikh0.2%
Buddhist0.1%