Dorion, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Dorion. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 211.25 km2. The town has a population density of 1.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Dorion 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, Dorion has a population of around 375 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 18.67%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
316375 +18.67%

Population By Genders

The male population of Dorion is around 190 while the female population is around 185.

Of the 375 total population in Dorion, the largest gender is male with around 190 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
190185 +2.63%

Population by Age Characteristics

Dorion has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 14.70% of the total population. The town median age is 56.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population58 57.60%56 56.00% 1.74%56 56.40%
60 to 64 years25 13.20%30 16.20% 16.67%55 14.70%
Average age of the population51 50.60%49 49.20% 1.98%50 49.90%
55 to 59 years15 7.90%20 10.80% 25.00%40 10.70%
65 to 69 years25 13.20%20 10.80% 20.00%40 10.70%
70 to 74 years15 7.90%15 8.10% 0.00%30 8.00%
10 to 14 years15 7.90%10 5.40% 33.33%25 6.70%
40 to 44 years15 7.90%10 5.40% 33.33%25 6.70%
50 to 54 years10 5.30%10 5.40% 0.00%25 6.70%
45 to 49 years10 5.30%10 5.40% 0.00%20 5.30%
5 to 9 years10 5.30%5 2.70% 50.00%15 4.00%
15 to 19 years5 2.60%10 5.40% 50.00%15 4.00%
25 to 29 years10 5.30%5 2.70% 50.00%15 4.00%
35 to 39 years5 2.60%10 5.40% 50.00%15 4.00%
75 to 79 years10 5.30%5 2.70% 50.00%15 4.00%
80 to 84 years5 2.60%5 2.70% 0.00%15 4.00%
0 to 4 years5 2.60%5 2.70% 0.00%10 2.70%
20 to 24 years0 0.00%5 2.70% 100.00%5 1.30%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%5 2.70% 100.00%5 1.30%

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 57.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 29.30% and 57.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Dorion by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Dorion is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Dorion 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 29.27% of the total population, followed by English (19.51%), Scottish (18.29%), Irish (14.63%), and German (13.41%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Canadian, Finnish, Ukrainian, French Canadian, and First Nations (North American Indian).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
French32.56%23.08%29.27%
English16.28%23.08%19.51%
Scottish11.63%23.08%18.29%
Irish11.63%15.38%14.63%
German16.28%7.69%13.41%
Canadian11.63%12.82%12.20%
Finnish0.00%12.82%8.54%
Ukrainian9.30%10.26%8.54%
French Canadian9.30%7.69%8.54%
First Nations (North American Indian)11.63%5.13%8.54%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 160 of Dorion's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 25.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.95% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.80%, 4.70%, and 1.55%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons8025.00%
1 person3510.95%
3 persons257.80%
4 persons154.70%
5 or more persons51.55%

Income in Dorion

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Dorion is $42,000.

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 Dorion population or around 230 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 205 and 160 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Dorion's median household income is $91,000, 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 Dorion

This data sheds light on the distribution of Dorion 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.

46.90% or most of the Dorion population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.55% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 6.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree12514527546.90%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate9511020534.95%
No certificate, diploma or degree755511518.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher1520356.00%

Employment in Dorion

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Dorion. 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 5.56% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate50.00%
Unemployment rate5.56%

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

Self-employed

In the town, there are 20 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed201035

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Dorion has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (21%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 13%, followed by Educational services at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting301021%
Health care and social assistance102013%
Educational services02010%
Accommodation and food services101010%
Construction2008%
Transportation and warehousing1008%
Public administration0158%
Retail trade0105%
Professional, scientific and technical services0105%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1005%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%

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 work556012066.70%
No fixed workplace address2503519.40%
Worked at home10202513.90%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Dorion 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 minutes36.70%
45 to 59 minutes26.70%
15 to 29 minutes20.00%
60 minutes and over16.70%
30 to 44 minutes6.70%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
72.73%
Married or living common-law
27.27%

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 Dorion. About 360 people living in the province speak English, 15 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English360
French15
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Dorion is predominantly Christian. About 205 of its population is Christian (90 males and 90 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
Christian50.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%