Deep River, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Deep River. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 50.27 km2. The town has a population density of 83.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Deep River 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, Deep River has a population of around 4,175 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 1.61%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
4,1094,175 +1.61%

Population By Genders

The male population of Deep River is around 2,055 while the female population is around 2,120.

Of the 4,175 total population in Deep River, the largest gender is female with around 2,120 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,0552,120 +3.07%

Population by Age Characteristics

Deep River has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.00% of the total population. The town median age is 47.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years155 7.50%180 8.50% 13.89%335 8.00%
65 to 69 years155 7.50%180 8.50% 13.89%330 7.90%
55 to 59 years160 7.80%155 7.30% 3.13%320 7.70%
35 to 39 years145 7.10%140 6.60% 3.45%285 6.80%
30 to 34 years120 5.80%130 6.10% 7.69%255 6.10%
70 to 74 years130 6.30%125 5.90% 3.85%255 6.10%
5 to 9 years120 5.80%125 5.90% 4.00%245 5.90%
10 to 14 years130 6.30%110 5.20% 15.38%245 5.90%
45 to 49 years110 5.40%130 6.10% 15.38%240 5.70%
50 to 54 years125 6.10%100 4.70% 20.00%220 5.30%
75 to 79 years100 4.90%120 5.70% 16.67%220 5.30%
40 to 44 years115 5.60%105 5.00% 8.70%215 5.10%
15 to 19 years100 4.90%100 4.70% 0.00%205 4.90%
0 to 4 years95 4.60%90 4.20% 5.26%185 4.40%
20 to 24 years90 4.40%80 3.80% 11.11%170 4.10%
25 to 29 years85 4.10%80 3.80% 5.88%170 4.10%
80 to 84 years65 3.20%85 4.00% 23.53%150 3.60%
85 years and over55 2.70%95 4.50% 42.11%150 3.60%
85 to 89 years35 1.70%45 2.10% 22.22%85 2.00%
Median age of the population46 46.00%49 49.20% 6.10%48 47.60%
Average age of the population45 44.50%47 46.60% 4.29%46 45.60%

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 57.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 26.30% and 16.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over24.30%28.10%26.30%
0 to 14 years16.80%15.30%16.20%

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Population of Deep River by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Deep River is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Deep River 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 27.27% of the total population, followed by English (26.55%), Scottish (22.42%), Canadian (15.27%), and French (14.91%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, British Isles, Polish, Ukrainian, and Chinese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish25.19%29.25%27.27%
English25.44%27.36%26.55%
Scottish21.45%23.35%22.42%
Canadian15.96%14.62%15.27%
French13.22%16.75%14.91%
German13.22%15.09%14.18%
British Isles5.24%4.72%4.97%
Polish4.99%3.77%4.36%
Ukrainian4.24%4.25%4.24%
Chinese3.99%3.30%3.76%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,400 of Deep River's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.20% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.45%, 5.50%, and 2.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons71019.05%
1 person60516.20%
3 persons2406.45%
4 persons2055.50%
5 or more persons1002.70%

Income in Deep River

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Deep River is $52,400.

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 Deep River population or around 2,005 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 1,830 and 1,420 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Deep River's median household income is $95,000, 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 Deep River

This data sheds light on the distribution of Deep River 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.

71.25% or most of the Deep River population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 35.50% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 19.90% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 8.75% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,8801,9753,84571.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher9759501,92035.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate5355851,11019.90%
No certificate, diploma or degree2702555258.75%

Employment in Deep River

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Deep River. 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 3.44% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate48.49%
Unemployment rate3.44%

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 Deep River's population (around 71.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 90 men and 110 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 200.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed90110200

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Deep River has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (28%) works in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 16%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Professional, scientific and technical services35515028%
Public administration18011516%
Health care and social assistance301359%
Retail trade551059%
Accommodation and food services30856%
Educational services35706%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services75255%
Other services (except public administration)30404%
Construction6004%
Utilities40103%
Transportation and warehousing2001%
Finance and insurance0251%
Manufacturing1501%
Information and cultural industries0101%
Arts, entertainment and recreation0101%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting0101%
Wholesale trade001%
Real estate and rental and leasing0101%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
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 work5705001,06563.20%
Worked at home25521547027.90%
No fixed workplace address90501358.00%
Worked outside Canada100100.60%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Deep River 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 minutes37.80%
15 to 29 minutes37.80%
30 to 44 minutes17.80%
45 to 59 minutes3.70%
60 minutes and over3.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Deep Rivershed 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 Deep River's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
61.77%
Married or living common-law
38.23%

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 Deep River. About 3,910 people living in the province speak English, 185 people speak French, 20 people speak English and French language, and 15 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English3,910
French185
English and French20
Neither English nor French15

Religion

Deep River is predominantly Christian. About 2,270 of its population is Christian (1,065 males and 1,065 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 1.2% and 0.7% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.4% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian55.0%
Islam1.7%
Hindu1.2%
Sikh0.7%
Buddhist0.4%
Jewish0.0%