Chisholm, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Chisholm. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 205.77 km2. The town has a population density of 6.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Chisholm 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, Chisholm has a population of around 1,312 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 1.63%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,2911,312 +1.63%

Population By Genders

The male population of Chisholm is around 685 while the female population is around 630.

Of the 1,312 total population in Chisholm, the largest gender is male with around 685 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
685630 +8.03%

Population by Age Characteristics

Chisholm has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.10% of the total population. The town median age is 44.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years55 8.00%65 10.30% 15.38%120 9.10%
60 to 64 years65 9.50%55 8.70% 15.38%120 9.10%
65 to 69 years60 8.80%45 7.10% 25.00%100 7.60%
5 to 9 years40 5.80%35 5.60% 12.50%85 6.50%
30 to 34 years40 5.80%45 7.10% 11.11%85 6.50%
40 to 44 years45 6.60%35 5.60% 22.22%85 6.50%
50 to 54 years45 6.60%40 6.30% 11.11%85 6.50%
0 to 4 years40 5.80%45 7.10% 11.11%80 6.10%
10 to 14 years45 6.60%40 6.30% 11.11%80 6.10%
35 to 39 years45 6.60%35 5.60% 22.22%80 6.10%
70 to 74 years35 5.10%45 7.10% 22.22%75 5.70%
15 to 19 years40 5.80%30 4.80% 25.00%70 5.30%
45 to 49 years30 4.40%35 5.60% 14.29%70 5.30%
75 to 79 years30 4.40%25 4.00% 16.67%60 4.60%
25 to 29 years30 4.40%25 4.00% 16.67%50 3.80%
Median age of the population44 44.40%46 45.60% 2.19%45 44.80%
Average age of the population43 42.70%43 42.50% 0.00%43 42.60%
20 to 24 years20 2.90%20 3.20% 0.00%35 2.70%
80 to 84 years10 1.50%10 1.60% 0.00%15 1.10%

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 60.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 20.20% and 19.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Population of Chisholm by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Chisholm is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Chisholm 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 22.99% of the total population, followed by Irish (19.16%), Canadian (17.24%), French (15.71%), and German (15.71%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English20.61%24.43%22.99%
Irish16.79%20.61%19.16%
Canadian19.85%14.50%17.24%
French9.92%21.37%15.71%
German10.69%19.85%15.71%
Scottish13.74%14.50%14.18%
Italian8.40%9.16%8.05%
Dutch3.05%7.63%5.36%
British Isles6.87%3.82%5.36%
French Canadian3.82%3.05%3.07%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 500 of Chisholm's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.80% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.90% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.45%, 6.45%, and 4.45%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons21020.80%
1 person11010.90%
3 persons656.45%
4 persons656.45%
5 or more persons454.45%

Income in Chisholm

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Chisholm is $38,000.

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 Chisholm population or around 760 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 695 and 570 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Chisholm's median household income is $78,000, 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 Chisholm

This data sheds light on the distribution of Chisholm 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.

51.90% or most of the Chisholm population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.20% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 21.00% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 13.65% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree42050092051.90%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate24523549027.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree21018039021.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher7017024013.65%

Employment in Chisholm

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Chisholm. 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 8.60% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate49.77%
Unemployment rate8.60%

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 Chisholm's population (around 62.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 70 men and 50 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 115.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7050115

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Chisholm has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 15%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance1511019%
Construction901015%
Accommodation and food services15459%
Manufacturing30106%
Transportation and warehousing30156%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting20205%
Public administration15155%
Wholesale trade3005%
Retail trade10155%
Finance and insurance0153%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1002%
Professional, scientific and technical services0152%
Educational services10102%
Other services (except public administration)1502%
Utilities1002%
Real estate and rental and leasing1002%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services0102%
Information and cultural industries000%
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 work16521037568.20%
Worked at home50509517.30%
No fixed workplace address55157513.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Chisholm 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 minutes42.70%
15 to 29 minutes29.20%
Less than 15 minutes14.60%
45 to 59 minutes11.20%
60 minutes and over3.40%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
66.67%
Married or living common-law
33.33%

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 Chisholm. About 1,170 people living in the province speak English, 130 people speak French, 10 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,170
French130
Neither English nor French10
English and French5

Religion

Chisholm is predominantly Christian. About 820 of its population is Christian (375 males and 375 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
Christian62.6%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%